Privacy Policy
Online Christian Church
Effective Date: 01/01/2026
Online Christian Church respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and handle information provided through our website, online giving, forms, communications, and related church services.
Information We Collect
Online Christian Church may collect personal information when you:
- Submit a contact form
- Request prayer or ministry information
- Sign up for updates or communications
- Give online
- Register for church-related activities
- Communicate with us by email, phone, or through our website
The information collected may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Donation information
- Prayer requests or messages you choose to submit
- Any other information you voluntarily provide
Online Giving and Donation Information
When you give online, your donation may be processed through a secure third-party payment processor or church giving platform.
Online Christian Church does not store full credit card numbers, debit card numbers, or banking information on our website.
Donation-related information may be used only for:
- Processing your gift
- Providing giving records or receipts
- Maintaining accurate church financial records
- Communicating with you about your donation if needed
We take giving privacy seriously. Your giving information is kept confidential and is not shared with outside individuals, organizations, or companies except as required to process the transaction, maintain records, or comply with legal requirements.
How We Use Your Information
Online Christian Church uses your information to:
- Respond to your questions or requests
- Communicate church updates
- Process online giving
- Provide donation records
- Support ministry communication
- Improve our website and online ministry experience
- Follow up on prayer requests, contact forms, or ministry needs
We Do Not Sell or Share Your Information
Online Christian Church does not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with outside companies, advertisers, or third parties for marketing purposes.
Your information is used only for church-related communication, ministry purposes, giving records, and necessary administrative functions.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information submitted through our website and online systems. While no website or digital system can guarantee complete security, we work to use trusted platforms and reasonable safeguards to help protect your data.
Prayer Requests and Personal Messages
If you submit a prayer request or personal message, we will treat that information with care and respect.
Prayer requests may be shared only with appropriate church leadership or prayer team members when needed for ministry purposes. Sensitive personal information will not be publicly shared without your permission.
Third-Party Services
Our website may use trusted third-party services for online giving, email communication, forms, analytics, video, or website hosting. These services may collect limited information necessary to provide their services.
Online Christian Church works to use reputable service providers, but each third-party platform may also have its own privacy policy.
Children’s Privacy
Online Christian Church does not knowingly collect personal information from children without permission from a parent or guardian. If you believe a child has submitted personal information without proper consent, please contact us so we can remove it.
Your Choices
You may contact Online Christian Church at any time to:
- Ask what personal information we have
- Request corrections to your information
- Ask to be removed from church communication lists
- Request that certain information be deleted, when legally and practically possible
Changes to This Policy
Online Christian Church may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us