1. Introduction

Central Church of Christ (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information obtained through our website, online services, in-person activities, and communications.

By using our website, participating in our services or events, or providing information to us, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Prayer requests or messages
• Event registrations or volunteer sign-ups
• Donation-related information (excluding full payment details)

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Pages visited and time spent on the site

This information is used for website functionality, analytics, and improvement purposes only.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Communicate regarding services, events, and church activities
• Respond to inquiries, prayer requests, or form submissions
• Maintain contribution records and acknowledgments
• Improve our website, services, and outreach
• Comply with legal or regulatory requirements

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

4. Donations and Online Giving

We use Pushpay as our primary online giving and donation platform. When you make a donation through Pushpay, your payment information is collected and processed directly by Pushpay and its payment partners in accordance with their own privacy and security policies.

Central Church of Christ does not store, process, or have access to your full credit card, debit card, or banking information. We may receive limited donor information, such as your name, email address, donation amount, and giving history, solely for contribution records, acknowledgments, and internal church use.

We encourage donors to review Pushpay’s privacy policy for additional details regarding their data handling practices.

5. Livestreams and Recorded Content

Our services, events, and activities may be livestreamed and/or recorded for broadcast or later viewing. These recordings may be distributed through platforms including, but not limited to, Vimeo, YouTube, Facebook, and other current or future digital media platforms.

By attending or participating in any service or event that is recorded or livestreamed, you acknowledge and consent that your image, voice, and likeness may be captured and used without compensation for ministry, promotional, archival, or informational purposes.

Central Church of Christ does not control how third-party platforms collect or use data. Viewing or interacting with livestreams or recordings hosted on third-party platforms is subject to the terms and privacy policies of those platforms.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze website usage. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly as a result.

7. Information Sharing

We may share personal information only:

• With trusted service providers who assist in operating our website or church services
• When required by law, legal process, or governmental request
• To protect the rights, safety, or property of our organization or others

All third parties are required to safeguard personal information.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children’s Privacy and On-Site Recording

We take children’s privacy seriously and do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18 through our website without parental consent.

Please be advised that when present within any Central Church of Christ facilities, audio and video recording may be taking place in all non-private areas, including but not limited to worship spaces, classrooms, hallways, and common areas. Recordings may be used for livestreaming, broadcasting, security, or archival purposes.

By entering the premises, parents and guardians acknowledge and consent that children in their care may be recorded or photographed, and no expectation of privacy should be assumed in non-private areas of the building.

Private areas, such as restrooms or designated private counseling spaces, are not recorded.

10. Your Choices

You may:

• Opt out of email or text communications at any time
• Request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information, subject to legal or record-keeping requirements

Formal change requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Central Church of Church

Attn: Technology Department

90 Waverly Court

Martinsburg, WV 25403

Phone:  304-263-9249

Email:  info@ccocwv.org