Privacy Policy

St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church

Effective Date: April 28, 2026

St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you may provide while using our website.

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This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

• Fill out contact forms

• Sign up for newsletters or events

• Submit prayer requests

• Make donations

This information may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Payment information (for donations, processed securely through third-party providers)

b. Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited on our site

This helps us understand how visitors use our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Respond to inquiries or prayer requests

• Communicate church news, updates, and events

• Process donations

• Improve our website and user experience

• Maintain the safety and security of our website

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

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Enhance your browsing experience

• Analyze website traffic

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services such as:

• Online donation platforms

• Email communication tools

• Website analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they use your information.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended to collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take steps to remove it.

7. Your Choices

You may:

• Opt out of receiving emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link

• Contact us to update or remove your personal information

8. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church

St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church
844 Columbia Avenue

Chapin, SC 29036

Church Office Hours:

9:00 am-2:00 pm Mon-Thurs.
Phone: (803) 345-2309
Email: churchoffice@st-jacobs.org

By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy.