Our Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 3/1/2025

1. Introduction
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, visitors, and anyone who interacts with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information (e.g., name, address, phone number, email, date of birth, family details)
  • Financial Information (e.g., tithes, offerings, donations, payment details)
  • Event and Service Participation (e.g., attendance records, volunteer sign-ups)

3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:

  • Communicate with you about church activities, services, and events
  • Process donations and maintain financial records
  • Provide pastoral care and ministry support
  • Improve our church programs and outreach efforts
  • Ensure the safety and security of our church community

4. How We Protect Your Information
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes access controls and secure storage practices.

5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in the following cases:

  • With service providers who assist in church operations (e.g., donation processors, email services)
  • When required by law or to protect the church’s legal rights
  • With your consent for specific ministry purposes

6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Correct or update your information
  • Opt-out of certain communications
  • Request the deletion of your personal data (subject to legal and operational requirements)

7. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If we become aware of such information, we will take steps to delete it.

8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website with the revised effective date.

9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or need to update your information, please contact us at:
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
PO Box 903, Troy, NC 27371
mtcarmeltroy@gmail.com

910-571-0155