Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2025-12-17
At Calvary Chapel Star ("we," "us," "our"), we are committed to being a place you can trust. That trust extends to how we handle your personal information. We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we use the data you share with us. The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to explain how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website ([Insert your website address]), use our mobile app, fill out a physical or digital form, or interact with us in any other way.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to help us minister to you, keep you informed, and improve our ability to serve the community. The information we collect may include:
Personal Information You Provide: This is information you voluntarily give to us. It includes your name, email address, physical address, phone number, and any other details you might share when you: Fill out a connection card or prayer request form. Register for an event, small group, or class. Make a donation. Volunteer for a ministry team. Communicate with our pastoral or administrative staff.
Donation Information: When you make a donation, we collect information necessary to process that transaction and provide you with a tax-deductible receipt. This may include payment details (processed securely through a third-party payment vendor) and your contact information.
Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our website or use our app, we may automatically collect certain technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and how you navigate our site. We use this anonymous data to improve user experience and troubleshoot technical issues.
2. How We Use Your Information
Our use of your information is guided by our mission to minister to you and the community. We use your data to:
Provide Pastoral Care and Support: To follow up on prayer requests, offer support, and connect you with ministry resources.
Communicate with You: To send you updates about services, events, and ministry opportunities. This includes weekly newsletters, event announcements, and SMS messages for which you have given explicit consent.
Process Transactions: To process your donations and event registrations securely.
Improve Our Ministries: To analyze trends and gather feedback to better understand the needs of our congregation and improve our website, services, and events.
Fulfill Legal and Administrative Requirements: For internal record-keeping and to comply with legal obligations (such as providing donation receipts for tax purposes).
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
Your trust is our priority. We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We will only share your information in the following, limited circumstances:
With Trusted Service Providers: We work with third-party companies for services like processing donations (e.g., Pushpay, Stripe), managing our church database (e.g., Planning Center), and sending emails. These partners are legally and contractually bound to protect your data and only use it for the specific services they are providing for us.
For Legal Reasons: If required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
With Your Explicit Consent: If you give us direct permission to share your information for a specific purpose.
4. Your Data Rights & Choices
You have control over your personal information. You can:Opt-Out of Communications: You can unsubscribe from our email lists or reply STOP to any SMS message at any time.
Access or Correct Your Information: You are welcome to contact us to review or update the personal information we have on file for you.
Request Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data from our records, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain information (like donation records).
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. While no system is completely impenetrable, we are committed to taking all appropriate steps to secure your data.
6. Children's Privacy
We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent, in accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will indicate when it was last revised. We encourage you to review it periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Calvary Chapel Star
200 N. Seneca Springs Way Star, ID. 83644
info@calvarystar.org 208-329-5144
Last Updated: 2025-12-17
At Calvary Chapel Star ("we," "us," "our"), we are committed to being a place you can trust. That trust extends to how we handle your personal information. We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we use the data you share with us. The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to explain how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website ([Insert your website address]), use our mobile app, fill out a physical or digital form, or interact with us in any other way.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to help us minister to you, keep you informed, and improve our ability to serve the community. The information we collect may include:
Personal Information You Provide: This is information you voluntarily give to us. It includes your name, email address, physical address, phone number, and any other details you might share when you: Fill out a connection card or prayer request form. Register for an event, small group, or class. Make a donation. Volunteer for a ministry team. Communicate with our pastoral or administrative staff.
Donation Information: When you make a donation, we collect information necessary to process that transaction and provide you with a tax-deductible receipt. This may include payment details (processed securely through a third-party payment vendor) and your contact information.
Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our website or use our app, we may automatically collect certain technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and how you navigate our site. We use this anonymous data to improve user experience and troubleshoot technical issues.
2. How We Use Your Information
Our use of your information is guided by our mission to minister to you and the community. We use your data to:
Provide Pastoral Care and Support: To follow up on prayer requests, offer support, and connect you with ministry resources.
Communicate with You: To send you updates about services, events, and ministry opportunities. This includes weekly newsletters, event announcements, and SMS messages for which you have given explicit consent.
Process Transactions: To process your donations and event registrations securely.
Improve Our Ministries: To analyze trends and gather feedback to better understand the needs of our congregation and improve our website, services, and events.
Fulfill Legal and Administrative Requirements: For internal record-keeping and to comply with legal obligations (such as providing donation receipts for tax purposes).
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
Your trust is our priority. We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We will only share your information in the following, limited circumstances:
With Trusted Service Providers: We work with third-party companies for services like processing donations (e.g., Pushpay, Stripe), managing our church database (e.g., Planning Center), and sending emails. These partners are legally and contractually bound to protect your data and only use it for the specific services they are providing for us.
For Legal Reasons: If required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
With Your Explicit Consent: If you give us direct permission to share your information for a specific purpose.
4. Your Data Rights & Choices
You have control over your personal information. You can:Opt-Out of Communications: You can unsubscribe from our email lists or reply STOP to any SMS message at any time.
Access or Correct Your Information: You are welcome to contact us to review or update the personal information we have on file for you.
Request Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data from our records, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain information (like donation records).
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. While no system is completely impenetrable, we are committed to taking all appropriate steps to secure your data.
6. Children's Privacy
We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent, in accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will indicate when it was last revised. We encourage you to review it periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Calvary Chapel Star
200 N. Seneca Springs Way Star, ID. 83644
info@calvarystar.org 208-329-5144