Privacy Policy

Perseverance Church (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. As we pursue our mission of “Navigating Life Thru Biblical Application” and helping individuals grow in perseverance, faith, and discipleship, we also strive to handle your personal information with integrity, transparency, and care.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and store information when you visit our website, engage with our ministries, attend events, or communicate with us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide Directly

• Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address

• Prayer requests or ministry-related communication

• Event registrations, volunteer sign-ups, and forms

• Giving or donation information (processed securely through third-party providers)

• Membership or discipleship pathway information

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:

• IP address

• Browser type and device information

• Pages visited and time spent on the site

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (for website functionality only)

We do not use invasive tracking, remarketing, or behavioral advertising tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

Perseverance Church uses your information to support our mission and ministry efforts, including:

• Providing communication about church events, services, and ministries

• Responding to prayer requests, questions, and pastoral care needs

• Managing membership, volunteer teams, and discipleship programs

• Processing tithes, offerings, and online giving

• Improving website functionality and ministry effectiveness

• Ensuring safety, accountability, and proper administration within the church

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. How We Share Your Information

We only share information when necessary and appropriate:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party platforms used for giving, email distribution, or event registration.

• Legal Requirements: If required by law, or in urgent circumstances involving safety or security.

• Internal Ministry Use: With ministry leaders or staff as needed for discipleship, prayer, or pastoral care.

All service providers agree to maintain confidentiality and security of your information.

4. Online Giving and Financial Information

Online giving is processed through secure, reputable third-party payment processors. Perseverance Church does not store your credit card or financial account information on our servers.

5. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use basic cookies to enhance user experience and to help us understand how the site is used. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you choose.

We do not use cookies for advertising purposes.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. While no system is completely secure, we use best practices consistent with common church and non-profit standards.

7. Children’s Privacy

Perseverance Church does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. Parents or guardians may request removal of a child’s information at any time.

8. Your Choices and Rights

You may request at any time to:

• Update or correct your information

• Unsubscribe from email or SMS communications

• Request that we delete your information

• Ask how your information has been used

To make a request, please contact us at:

Home@perseverancechurch.org

9. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites (e.g., giving platforms, event tools). Perseverance Church is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how Perseverance Church handles data, please contact:

Perseverance Church
Email: Home@perseverancechurch.org
Website: www.perseverancechurch.org