Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2/24/25

1. Introduction

Welcome to St. Paul Church at the Lake (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting any personal information you provide while visiting our website (https://www.spcatthelake.org/) (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information.

By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the Site.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter.

• Fill out a contact form.

• Donate to the church.

• Register for events or programs.

• Request information or services.

This may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Payment information (for donations, processed securely via third-party services)

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Pages visited

• Date and time of visit

• Referring website

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide requested services.

• Send church updates, newsletters, and event information.

• Process donations securely.

• Improve our website and user experience.

• Comply with legal obligations.

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

4. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services to process donations, manage email subscriptions, and improve our website functionality. These providers are responsible for their own privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies.

Examples of third-party services we may use:

• Google Analytics (website traffic analysis)

• Mailchimp (email communication)

• Payment Processors (for online donations)

These services may collect and process your data under their own privacy policies.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet-based system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of any such data, we will take steps to delete it.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:

• Requesting access to your data.

• Requesting corrections or deletions.

• Opting out of communications (unsubscribe links included in emails).

To exercise your rights, please contact us at SPCatTheLake@gmail.com.

8. External Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., external ministries, donation platforms). We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

St. Paul Church at the Lake

1037 Cornelius Rd.

Mooresville, NC 28117

Phone: 704-663-5431

Email: SPCatTheLake@gmail.com