Salty Church ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website, submit information through our forms, participate in church activities, or engage with our services.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Information submitted through contact forms, connection cards, prayer requests, event registrations, volunteer applications, or other forms
• Information related to participation in church ministries, events, or programs

For children's ministries and events, we may collect limited information such as a child's name, age, birthdate, and emergency contact information when necessary for participation and safety.

We may collect communication preferences, including preferences related to email and text message communications.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and requests
• Communicate about church services, ministries, events, and opportunities
• Register individuals for events, groups, classes, or volunteer opportunities
• Provide pastoral care and ministry support
• Improve our website and user experience
• Maintain church records and administrative functions
• Send church updates, newsletters, ministry communications, and text message notifications

Email Communications

When you submit a Connection Card, register for an event, subscribe to updates, or otherwise provide your contact information, you may be added to our communication lists and receive updates from Salty Church.

By providing your contact information, you consent to receive communications from Salty Church related to your involvement, interests, registrations, and church activities, subject to your communication preferences and applicable law.

You may unsubscribe from marketing or promotional emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in those communications.

SMS and Text Messaging Communications

By voluntarily providing your mobile phone number through our website, forms, event registrations, connection cards, ministry participation, or other interactions with Salty Church, you consent to receive text messages from Salty Church.

These communications may include:

• Service and ministry updates
• Event reminders and registration information
• Volunteer scheduling and coordination
• Pastoral care and church communications
• Special announcements and church-wide initiatives
• Promotional messages related to church events, conferences, classes, gatherings, and ministry opportunities

Message frequency may vary.

Consent to receive text messages is not required as a condition of participation in church activities, events, services, or ministries.

You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to a text message where applicable or by contacting us directly. After opting out, you may still receive limited communications necessary to fulfill specific requests or registrations you have initiated.

Standard message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier and service plan.

Salty Church does not sell, rent, or share mobile phone numbers with third parties for their own marketing purposes. Mobile information will only be used for church-related communications and as otherwise described in this Privacy Policy.

Website Analytics

Our website uses analytics tools to help us understand how visitors interact with our site and improve the overall experience. These tools may collect information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on the site
• Device and browser information
• General geographic location
• Referral sources

This information is collected in aggregate and is not intended to personally identify individual visitors.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze website traffic, and enhance user experience.

Most web browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features or functionality of the website.

Third-Party Services

Our website may link to or utilize services provided by trusted third parties, including but not limited to:

• Planning Center
• Mailchimp
• SecureGive
• YouTube
• Vimeo

When you interact with these services, information may be collected and processed according to the privacy policies of those third-party providers. We encourage you to review their privacy practices separately.

Online Giving

Online donations made through SecureGive are processed by SecureGive's secure payment systems. Salty Church does not store or retain your credit card or payment information on our servers.

For information about how payment data is collected and processed, please review SecureGive's privacy policy.

Children's Information

Protecting children's privacy is important to us. Information collected for children's ministry participation, event registration, or check-in purposes is used solely for ministry, safety, and administrative purposes.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our website without parental or guardian involvement.

Photography and Media

Salty Church may photograph, record, livestream, or otherwise capture video and audio during worship services, church events, ministry gatherings, and other activities.

By attending church services or events, participants acknowledge that their image, likeness, voice, or appearance may be captured and used by Salty Church for ministry, promotional, educational, or communication purposes. This may include use on our website, social media channels, printed materials, livestreams, and other church communications.

We strive to use media respectfully and appropriately. Individuals with concerns about appearing in church media are encouraged to contact church staff so reasonable accommodations can be discussed when possible.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Information Sharing

Salty Church does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our ministries, communications, events, and website functionality, provided they agree to protect the information appropriately.

We may also disclose information when required by law or when necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of Salty Church or others.

Your Choices

You may:

• Request updates or corrections to your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Opt out of text message communications
• Contact us regarding information we maintain about you

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, or technological changes. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us via email, or by clicking the link below.