Privacy Policy for St Luke Lutheran Church Website and Newsletters
This Privacy Policy outlines how St Luke Lutheran Church collects,
uses, and protects information from users of its website and
newsletters.
1. Information We Collect We collect two main types of information:
- Personally Identifiable Information (PII): This includes your name,
email address, mailing address, and phone number, typically provided
voluntarily when you register, subscribe, or make inquiries.
Non-Personally Identifiable Information (Non-PII): This includes browser type,
computer type, technical connection details, and usage data (e.g., pages
visited). This information does not identify you personally.
2. How We Use Collected Information We use your information to:
- Improve member service and respond to your requests.
- Personalize your user experience on our Site.
- Enhance our Site and services based on feedback.
- Process donations and transactions.
- Send periodic emails and newsletters (with your consent).
- Administer contests, promotions, or surveys.
3. How We Protect Your Information We implement appropriate data
collection, storage, and security measures to protect your personal
information.
- Encryption: Sensitive data is protected via SSL secured communication.
- Access Control: Access to personal data is limited to
authorized personnel.
- Data Minimization: We collect only necessary data.
4. Sharing Your Personal Information We do not sell, trade, or rent
your PII to others. We may share:
- Aggregated Demographic Information: Non-personally identifiable
data with partners for general analysis.
- Third-Party Service Providers: With your permission, we
may share information with providers who assist us (e.g., for
newsletters), under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: When legally required or to protect our
rights and safety.
5. Third-Party Websites Our Site may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
6. Your Rights Regarding Your Personal Information You have the right
to:
- Access and Correction: Request access to and
correction of your personal data.
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from emails at any time.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal exceptions.
- Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable
format.
To exercise these rights, please contact us.
7. Changes to This Privacy
Policy We may update this policy periodically. We
encourage you to review it regularly for any changes.
8. Contacting Us For questions about this Privacy Policy, please
contact us at:
St. Luke Lutheran Church
721 South Market Street
Winamac, IN 46996
574-946-3501
This document was last
updated on November 13, 2025