1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you submit a form or contact us.
- Usage Data: Browser type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent on our site (collected automatically via analytics tools).
- Communication Preferences: Your opt-in or opt-out choices for text messages and email communications.
- Prayer Requests & Ministry Info: Information you voluntarily share when connecting with our church community.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and connect you with NewDay Church ministries.
- Send you updates, event reminders, and church communications.
- Send text messages if you have opted in to SMS communications.
- Improve our website and communication practices.
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
3. SMS Communications
Text Message Program
By submitting your information through our forms, you agree to receive text messages from NewDay Church. These messages may include:
- Service times and event reminders
- Church announcements and updates
- Follow-up from our pastoral or ministry team
- Community news and prayer updates
Message frequency varies. Message & data rates may apply depending on your carrier and plan.
To opt out: Reply STOP to any text message at any time. You will receive a confirmation message and no further texts will be sent.
For help: Reply HELP to any text message or contact us at mynewday@gmail.com.
We do not share your phone number or SMS opt-in data with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of our site may not function properly without cookies.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party service providers (such as our church management software and communication platforms) to help operate our website and deliver services. These providers are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and only as directed by us.
7. Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to certain exceptions).
- Opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP.
- Opt out of email communications by clicking "Unsubscribe" in any email.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website and communications are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
NewDay Church
Email: mynewday@gmail.com