Privacy Policy

Effective date: July 8, 2025

Beloved Church, Inc. ("us", "we", or "our") operates https://belovedchurch.com (the "Service"). This policy explains how we collect, use, maintain, protect, and disclose your Personal Data in compliance with Florida law (e.g., Florida Information Protection Act) and applicable federal regulations.

1. Information We Collect

1. Personal Data:
   – Contact info: name, email, phone, mailing address
   – Household/family member info (optional)
   – SMS opt-in data and consent
2. Usage & Tracking Data:
   – IP address, device/browser type, pages visited, access times
   – Cookies, beacons, tags, scripts
3. Children’s Data:
   – With parental consent, we collect child’s name, birthday, school, gender for children’s ministry operations—never shared with third parties

2. How We Use Your Data

We use information to:
– Provide and maintain church services and online features
– Communicate event registrations, worship services, and announcements
– Schedule pastoral appointments or follow-up care
– Enhance our ministry through surveys, analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
– Ensure security and prevent abuse

3. Text Messaging (SMS)

We collect text messaging originator opt-in data and consent to send SMS communications. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies (session, preference, security) and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You may decline cookies via your browser, though some Service features may be limited.

5. Disclosure of Your Data

We do not sell or rent your Personal Data. We may share it:
– With trusted Service Providers under confidentiality obligations
– When required by law (e.g., subpoenas, legal processes)
– To protect rights, property, or safety

SMS data (opt‑in/consent) is explicitly excluded from any sharing.

6. Data Transfers & Security

Your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards (e.g., encryption, access controls), but no method is 100% secure.

7. Children’s Privacy

Beloved Church collects limited personal information about children under 13 only with verifiable parental or guardian consent for the purpose of participating in our children’s ministry. This may include a child’s name, date of birth, grade level, allergies, emergency contacts, and check-in details.

We do not use or share this information for any purpose outside church ministry operations. Data is stored securely and is only accessible to authorized staff or volunteers. If at any time a parent wishes to review, update, or delete their child’s information, they may contact us at info@belovedchurch.com.

We do not knowingly solicit or collect data directly from children under 13 without parent or guardian involvement.

8. Photography & Video

We may use photos/videos taken at church events for promotional purposes (print, web, social media). We won’t identify subjects by name without permission. To opt out, notify the photographer AND email us (info@belovedchurch.com) with a photo ID.

9. Your Rights

Under Florida law and applicable federal laws, you may:
– Access or request deletion of your Personal Data
– Update or correct your information
– Opt out of non-essential communications
– Revoke SMS consent at any time

To exercise rights, contact us at info@belovedchurch.com or mail:
P.O. Box 121219, Clermont FL 34712

10. Policy Updates

We may update this policy. We’ll post changes here, update the “Effective date,” and notify via email or prominent notice on our Service before changes take effect. Please review periodically.

11. Contact Us

Questions or requests? Email us at info@belovedchurch.com or mail:
Beloved Church, Inc.
P.O. Box 121219, Clermont FL 34712