Privacy Policy

New El Bethel Baptist Church

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

New El Bethel Baptist Church (“we,” “our,” or “the Church”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all visitors, members, and guests who interact with our website and digital platforms. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and manage Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in accordance with applicable U.S. privacy laws and best practices.

Information We Collect

We do not collect personal information from visitors who simply browse our website.

We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it, including when you:

  • Complete online forms

  • Submit inquiries or requests

  • Register for events or ministry updates

  • Submit financial or administrative requests

When Information Is Collected

Information is collected only when you knowingly submit it through our website or digital forms.

How We Use Your Information

Information provided to New El Bethel Baptist Church may be used to:

  • Respond to inquiries and service requests

  • Communicate ministry opportunities, events, and services

  • Follow up on correspondence via email or phone

  • Maintain internal records for church administration

We do not sell or use personal information for commercial marketing purposes.

How We Protect Your Information

We take appropriate security measures to protect your information.

  • We do not store credit card or banking information on church servers

  • Financial transactions are processed through secure third-party platforms

  • Our website uses SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption

  • Access to personal data is limited to authorized personnel

  • Regular security monitoring and malware scanning are utilized

Third-Party Services & Platforms

New El Bethel Baptist Church uses trusted third-party services to support church operations. These platforms maintain their own privacy and security standards.

Google Workspace

We use Google Workspace (Forms, Sheets, Drive, Email) for internal communication and data collection. Information submitted through Google Forms is stored securely and accessible only to authorized church leadership in accordance with Google’s security and privacy policies.

Pushpay & Givelify

Online giving is processed through Pushpay and Givelify, which are PCI-compliant and maintain independent privacy and security policies. Financial information submitted through these platforms is not stored or processed on church servers.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of these providers for additional information.

Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to:

  • Improve site functionality

  • Understand website usage patterns

  • Enhance user experience

Cookies do not collect personally identifiable information. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features may not function as intended.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. These third-party sites operate independently and have their own privacy policies. New El Bethel Baptist Church is not responsible for the content or practices of linked sites.

California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)

In compliance with CalOPPA:

  • Users may visit our website anonymously

  • This Privacy Policy is accessible from our website

  • Users will be notified of changes to this policy on this page

  • Users may request updates or corrections to their information by contacting us

We honor Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals and do not engage in third-party behavioral tracking.

Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 and do not specifically market to children.

Fair Information Practices

In the event of a data breach:

  • Users will be notified via website notice within 7 business days

  • We uphold the right of individuals to seek appropriate remedies as provided by law

CAN-SPAM Act Compliance

Email communications from New El Bethel Baptist Church:

  • Are not misleading in subject or sender information

  • Identify the Church as the sender

  • Include an option to unsubscribe

Unsubscribe requests are honored promptly.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us through the information provided on our website.