Effective Date: September 11, 2025

Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how Antioch Empowerment Church ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects the information you provide when you use our website, online services, and interact with us.

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1. Information We Collect

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We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Information you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, phone number, physical address, and any information you submit when you fill out a form, register for an event, make a donation, or subscribe to a newsletter.

• Demographic Information: We may collect demographic data such as your age, gender, or family status if you choose to provide it for event registration or specific ministry groups.

• Donation Information: When you make a donation, we collect payment information and billing details. This data is processed by a third-party payment processor and is not stored by us.

• Usage Data: We may automatically collect information about how you interact with our website. This can include your IP address, browser type, operating system, the pages you visit, and the time and date of your visit. This data helps us improve our website and services.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

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We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, event invitations, and other information related to our ministry.

• Event and Ministry Registration: To process your registration for events, classes, and groups.

• Donations: To process your generous financial contributions and provide a record for your giving history.

• Website Improvement: To understand how our website is used and to make it better and more user-friendly.

• Service Delivery: To provide you with specific services and resources you request.

 

3. How We Share Your Information

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We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• With Your Consent: We will share your personal information with third parties only when we have your explicit consent to do so.

• With Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, or providing other services (e.g., email marketing providers or payment processors). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to comply with legal processes or protect our rights or property.

 

4. Your Choices and Rights

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You have the right to control your personal information. You can:

• Opt-Out of Communications: You can unsubscribe from our email lists at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our emails.

• Request Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.

• Request Changes: You may ask us to correct or update any of your personal information.

• Request Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, though we may be required to keep some records for legal or financial purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

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5. Children’s Privacy

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Protecting the privacy of children is especially important to us. Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.

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6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. Your continued use of the website after the changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.

 

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Antioch Empowerment Church

1063 E. Rosedale St

[Your Church Email Address]

817-420-9227

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Disclaimer: This document is a sample and is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Please consult with a legal professional to draft a privacy policy that meets the specific needs and legal requirements of your church.