Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Contact Information: When you contact us via email or contact forms
• Church Information: When you submit church details for listing in our directory
• Feedback: Comments, reviews, or suggestions you provide

Information Automatically Collected

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, click patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
• Location Data: General geographic location (city/state level) for location-based searches
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to improve your experience

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our church directory service
• Process requests to add or update church listings
• Respond to your questions and provide customer support
• Improve our website functionality and user experience
• Send occasional updates about our service (with your consent)
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Church Listings: Church information submitted for our directory becomes publicly available
• Service Providers: With trusted partners who help us operate our website (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality of our website.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Third-Party Services

Our website may include links to third-party websites and services, including:

• Google Maps for location services
• Church websites and social media pages
• Analytics services

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and review the personal information we have about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Control cookie settings through your browser

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@findchurchesnearme.com.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: