Last Updated: October 19, 2025

PRIVACY POLICY

At Immanuel Presbyterian Church, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our church and website.

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Information We Collect

When You Visit Our Website: We may collect basic information about your visit, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages viewed. This helps us understand how people use our site and improve your experience.
 

When You Engage With Our Church: We may collect personal information you provide voluntarily, including:

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

• Information about your involvement in church activities, ministries, or events

• Prayer requests and pastoral care needs

• Donation records for tax purposes

• Photos or videos taken at church events (with consent)
   

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Communicate with you about worship services, events, and church news

• Process your donations and provide tax documentation

• Coordinate volunteers and ministry activities

• Provide pastoral care and prayer support

• Maintain our church directory (available only to members)

• Improve our website and digital communications
   

How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. This includes:

• Limiting access to personal information to staff and volunteers who need it

• Using secure methods for online donations and payments

• Never selling or sharing your information with third parties for marketing purposes
   

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in these circumstances:

• With service providers who help us operate our church (email platforms, donation processors, etc.)

• When required by law

• With your explicit consent
   

Church Directory

Our member directory is available only to active church members and contains contact information you've provided. You can request to be excluded from the directory or limit what information is included.

Photography and Video

We occasionally take photos and videos at church events for use in newsletters, social media, and promotional materials. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let us know.
 

Children's Privacy

We are committed to protecting children's privacy and safety. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.
 

Email Communications

When you provide your email address, you may receive:

• Weekly newsletters and church announcements

• Information about upcoming events and programs

• Prayer requests and pastoral messages

You can unsubscribe from our email list at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us directly.
 

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. These are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of our site may not work properly.
 

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (such as Facebook, Instagram, or partner organizations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.
 

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we have about you

• Request corrections to inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your information (with some exceptions for legal or administrative purposes)

• Opt out of communications at any time
   

Donations and Financial Information

When you make an online donation, your payment information is processed securely through our third-party payment processor. We do not store your credit card or bank account information on our servers. We maintain donation records for tax purposes as required by law.
 

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
 

Questions or Concerns

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Immanuel Presbyterian Church
1100 North Astor Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

Phone: (414) 276-4757
Email: ipc@immanuelwi.org

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
 

Our Commitment

At Immanuel Presbyterian, we believe trust is sacred. We are committed to handling your personal information with integrity, transparency, and respect. Your privacy matters to us, and we will continue to protect it as we walk together in faith and community.