Privacy Policy

1. Your Privacy Matters to Us

Lighthouse Bible Chapel (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with us online or in person.

2. What We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through forms, registrations, giving platforms, or newsletter sign-ups. This may include:

• Your name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Interests or involvement preferences

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use this website. It may collect page views, approximate location, and device and browser information using cookies or similar technologies.

When you use site search, we record the search phrase, the date, and a daily count for that phrase in a Google Sheet. Email addresses and phone-number-like text are redacted. Search log entries are not linked to names, IP addresses, or device identifiers.

Because we minister to families and children, we may collect limited personal information about minors with the consent of a parent or legal guardian for the purposes of children’s ministry, event registration, or safety protocols. We do not knowingly collect information directly from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Communicate with you about church events, opportunities, and updates
• Process forms, registrations, and inquiries
• Manage internal ministry and outreach efforts
• Understand site traffic and improve this website

We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. How Your Information is Shared

We may share your information with trusted service providers (e.g., Planning Center, Mailchimp, or giving platforms) to fulfill ministry-related functions. Google Analytics processes website usage information, and Google Sheets stores daily totals of site-search phrases; see Google's Privacy Policy for details about how Google handles data.

5. How We Protect Your Information

We use secure platforms and reasonable safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Choices

You may:

• Opt out of church emails at any time using the unsubscribe link
• Contact us to correct or remove your information
• Decline to submit information, though it may limit your ability to participate in some church activities

7. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our website or emails may link to third-party sites (e.g., giving portals or social media). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or how your information is used, contact:

Lighthouse Bible Chapel
info@lighthousebiblechapel.com