Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 4/4/25
Chatt Valley Church
www.chattvalleychurch.com
Chatt Valley Church values you and we want to protect the information you give us which allows us to communicate with you. To that end we do not share data (including movile opt-in data) with third parties for marketing purposes.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information, including:
Personal Information (provided by you):
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Payment or donation details (via secure third-party processors)
- Prayer requests or contact form submissions
Non-Personal Information (collected automatically):
- IP address
- Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
- Operating system and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Mobile identifiers (e.g., device ID, push token)
- General location data (if location services are enabled)
Cookies and similar tracking technologies may be used to enhance your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser or device preferences.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries and prayer requests
- Process donations or event registrations
- Send church updates, newsletters, or event information (if you opt-in)
- Improve user experience across all devices
- Monitor website performance and traffic
- Personalize your experience on mobile and desktop
3. Mobile-Specific Information
When accessing www.chattvalleychurch.com via a mobile device, we may collect additional data to ensure mobile optimization, such as:
- Screen resolution
- Mobile operating system (e.g., iOS, Android)
- App usage behavior (if applicable in the future)
- Push notification permissions (if implemented)
We do not access your precise GPS location unless explicitly enabled by you and necessary for specific features.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party tools (e.g., payment processors, email services, analytics platforms) to help operate our site. These providers are only permitted to use your information to deliver services on our behalf.
Examples include:
- Stripe, PayPal, or Tithe.ly for secure online giving
- Mailchimp or similar for email communications
- Google Analytics for site performance tracking
5. Protecting Your Information
We take security seriously. Chatt Valley Church uses standard encryption, secure servers, and trusted payment gateways to protect your data.
While no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information.
6. Your Choices and Rights
You have control over your data. You may:
- Unsubscribe from emails anytime
- Disable cookies through your browser
- Request access to or deletion of your personal data by contacting us
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.
8. External Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. Please review their policies individually.
9. Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact us:
Chatt Valley Church
Website: www.chattvalleychurch.com