LFC Church Privacy Policy

LFC Church is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding your information. By visiting our website, using our services, or engaging with our online platforms, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://lfcchurch.net. We are LFC Church, located at 12213 University Ave, Suite 14, Lubbock, TX 79423. For inquiries, contact us via email at lfcchurchonline@gmail.com or support@lfcchurch.net, or call us at (806) 589-4658.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of personal information, including:

  • Contact Information: Name, email, address, and phone number.
  • Financial Information: For donations and payments, processed securely through Stripe, our payment processor.
  • Event & Service Participation: Information provided for event registration, volunteering, or service attendance.
  • Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device details, and pages viewed.
  • Interactions within Planning Center & Church Center App: Information collected through Planning Centerand Church Center App for managing events, donations, and communications.
  • Comments: If visitors leave comments, we collect the comment, IP address, and browser user agent to help with spam detection.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

  • Provide updates on services, events, and announcements.
  • Process donations and payments securely via Stripe.
  • Register for events, manage participation, and facilitate volunteer assignments.
  • Respond to inquiries, feedback, and requests.
  • Enhance user experience by analyzing website and app interactions.
  • Communicate church news, services, and special announcements.

4. Payment Processing

All financial transactions, including donations, are securely processed through Stripe. Stripe adheres to stringent data security policies, ensuring compliance with industry standards for safe payments. Your credit card or banking information is encrypted and is not stored by LFC Church.

5. Use of Planning Center and Church Center App

We use Planning Center and Church Center App to manage events, volunteer schedules, and donations.

  • Information submitted through these platforms is managed under Planning Center’s privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policy at Planning Center Privacy Policy.
  • Data collected through Church Center App may include contact information, attendance, and activity history, used solely for church-related purposes.

6. Data Security

We employ technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data. Stripe, Planning Center, and Church Center App adhere to strict security standards. However, no online data transmission or storage method is entirely secure.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience. You may adjust your browser settings to manage cookie preferences. Some website features may not function optimally without cookies.

  • Login Cookies: Temporary cookies check if your browser accepts cookies. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for one year. Selecting “Remember Me” keeps your login for two weeks; logging out removes these cookies.
  • Comment Cookies: When leaving comments, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for future convenience, lasting one year.
  • Embedded Content: Articles on this site may include embedded content from other websites, which may collect your data or use additional tracking, behaving as though you visited their site.

8. How We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not share information with third parties except as needed to:

  • Comply with legal obligations.
  • Work with Stripe for secure payment processing.
  • Collaborate with Planning Center for managing events and donations.

9. Comments and Media

  • Comments: When visitors leave comments, we collect data shown in the comments form, plus the visitor’s IP address and browser agent to assist with spam detection.
  • Media: If you upload images, avoid including location data (EXIF GPS) as visitors can download and extract this information.

10. Your Rights and Choices

You have rights over your personal information, including:

  • Access: Request access to information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request corrections to any inaccuracies.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your information, subject to legal requirements.
  • Opt-Out: Opt-out of marketing communications by contacting us or following the opt-out instructions in our emails.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children without parental consent. If we inadvertently collect information from a child under 13, please contact us.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party sites. LFC Church is not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any linked sites.

13. Data Retention

  • Comments: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely for continuity.
  • User Accounts: Registered users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except usernames). Website administrators can also manage this information.
  • Requesting Data: You may request an exported file of your personal data or request its deletion (excludes data retained for legal or security purposes).

14. Where Your Data is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Additionally, if you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

16. Contact Us

For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Thank you for trusting LFC Church with your privacy.