Privacy Policy
All Saints Lutheran Church
Website: www.allsaintsarlington.org

All Saints Lutheran Church respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share through this website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, when we may share it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

Information We Collect

We may collect information you choose to provide to us, including:

  • Your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you contact us.
  • Information you submit through prayer request forms, visitor forms, event registrations, volunteer sign-ups, or newsletter subscriptions.
  • Donation-related information when you give online, although payment details are typically processed by a secure third-party provider rather than stored directly by the church.
  • Any other information you voluntarily send through forms, email, or other website features.

We may also collect limited technical information automatically, such as:

  • Your IP address.
  • Browser type and device type.
  • Pages visited on our site.
  • General usage and referral data collected through cookies, analytics tools, or server logs.

How We Use Information

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to questions, prayer requests, and other communications.
  • Share church updates, newsletters, worship information, and event details.
  • Process registrations, volunteer requests, and other ministry-related participation.
  • Facilitate online giving or connect you with our giving provider.
  • Improve website functionality, communications, and ministry outreach.
  • Maintain the security and integrity of our website.

We do not sell your personal information.

Sharing of Information

We may share information only as needed in limited situations, including:

  • With service providers that help us operate the website, send emails, process donations, or manage registrations.
  • When required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, and property of the church or others.
  • Within the church’s staff or ministry leadership when reasonably necessary to respond to your request or support church operations.

If online donations or event tools are handled by third-party platforms, those services may collect and process your information under their own privacy policies.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to understand website traffic and improve user experience. These tools may collect information about how visitors use the site over time and across pages.

You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain site features.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to church emails or provide your email address through the website, we may use it to send ministry updates, event announcements, newsletters, or other church-related communications. You may unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the message or by contacting the church directly.

Online Giving and Third-Party Services

Our website may include links to or integrations with third-party services such as:

  • Online giving platforms.
  • Livestream or video platforms.
  • Mapping services.
  • Social media platforms.
  • Email newsletter providers.
  • Event registration tools.

These third-party services operate independently and may collect information according to their own terms and privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies when using those services.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children without appropriate permission where required. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the website inappropriately, please contact us so we can review and remove it as appropriate.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information submitted through our website. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Choices

You may contact us to:

  • Request access to the personal information you have submitted through our website.
  • Ask us to update or correct your information.
  • Request that we delete information, where appropriate and subject to legal or operational obligations.
  • Opt out of non-essential communications.

Our website may contain links to external websites not operated by All Saints Lutheran Church. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of those third-party websites.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

All Saints Lutheran Church
Arlington, Texas
Website: www.allsaintsarlington.org

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