Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Every Nation Church Lake Mary DBA Lake Mary Church values and honors the privacy of our members, guests, and ministry partners by fostering an environment of trust and safety. We are committed to protecting your personal information and using it only in ways consistent with our mission and values. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, including information obtained through text messaging, online forms, giving platforms, and other communication channels.
2. Information We Collect
- We may collect the following categories of personal information:
- Contact Information: Name, mailing address, email address, and phone number.
- Communication Preferences: Your preferences for receiving information from us,
including by text message, phone, email, or mail. - Giving Information: Records of contributions, donation history, and related financial
information (stored securely and used for internal purposes only). - Event and Volunteer Information: Participation in church events, ministries, and
volunteer activities. - Digital Information: Information automatically collected when visiting our website,
such as IP address, browser type, and usage data.
3. How We Use Your Information
Communicate church updates, ministry opportunities, and events;
Process donations, event registrations, and volunteer sign-ups;
Provide pastoral care and ministry support;
Maintain accurate records for church administration;
Send text messages, emails, or other communications you have opted in to receive; and
Comply with legal or financial reporting requirements.
4. Text Messaging Permissions
By providing your mobile phone number to Every Nation Church Lake Mary DBA Lake Mary Church, you consent to receive text messages from us for purposes such as:
- Church updates and reminders;
- Event notifications;
- Prayer requests or encouragement; and
- Giving opportunities or ministry alerts.
Your Rights and Choices:
- Opt-In Consent: We only send text messages to individuals who have provided prior express consent (for example, through a form, online registration, or other written or digital agreement).
- Opt-Out Option: You can opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. Standard message and data rates may apply.
- Privacy and Security: We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile number or text message information with third parties. Message frequency varies depending on ministry communications.
5. How We Protect Your Information
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal and financial information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Access to personal information is restricted to authorized staff and volunteers who are trained to handle data with confidentiality and care.
6. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, lease, or exchange member or donor lists with any other organization. We may share information only with trusted service providers who assist us in church operations (such as secure giving platforms or mass communication services), and only under strict confidentiality agreements.
7. Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
Review and update your personal information;
Opt out of specific communications (including text messages, emails, or mail); and
Request removal of your information from our records, where applicable.
Requests can be made by contacting us at:
info@lakemarychurch.com
321.356.0881
600 Rinehart Road, Lake Mary, Florida 32746
8. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect or maintain personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. Any such information inadvertently collected will be deleted promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on our website with the revised effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please
contact:
Every Nation Church Lake Mary DBA Lake Mary Church
600 Rinehart Road, Lake Mary, Florida 32746
info@lakemarychurch.com
321.356.0881
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
- info@lakemarychurch.com
- 321.356.0881
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Every Nation Church Lake Mary DBA Lake Mary Church values and honors the privacy of its ministry partners by establishing an environment of trust and safety. Confidentiality is important to us, and to maintain a high level of stewardship over personal information, we commit to:
- Gather only information that is essential to the fulfillment of our mission;
- Record and retain information only for the private use of Every Nation Church Lake Mary DBA Lake Mary Church;
- Protect information by keeping it within Every Nation Church Lake Mary DBA Lake Mary Church—never selling, renting, leasing, or exchanging lists of any kind to any other organization or entity;
- Safeguard ministry-partner information through proactive managerial oversight of physical and digital data storage;
- Train all staff members to guard ministry-partner information using accurate and safe record keeping;
- Require persons or organizations providing services for Every Nation Church Lake Mary DBA Lake Mary Church to protect the confidentiality of our ministry partners; and
- Honor partner requests for removal from our occasional promotional mail and email communication.
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While our ultimate accountability is God, we’re committed to maintaining an organization with integrity and transparency. Every Nation Church Lake Mary DBA Lake Mary Church Churches & Ministries is accredited by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).
