Privacy Policy

Rock Island Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Last Updated:01/18/2026

 

1. Introduction Rock Island Cumberland Presbyterian Church (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy, dignity, and trust of all individuals who visit our website, attend our services, participate in our ministries, or communicate with us in any form. We recognize that trust is central to the life of the Church. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information obtained through our website and related digital services, and reflects our commitment to stewardship, confidentiality, and care. 

 

2. Information We Collect We may collect personal information in the following ways: a. Information You Voluntarily Provide You may choose to provide personal information when you: • Contact us through forms or email • Submit prayer requests • Register for events or volunteer opportunities • Subscribe to newsletters or church communications • Make donations or contributions through online giving This information may include: • Name • Email address • Phone number • Mailing address • Prayer requests or written communications b. Automatically Collected Information When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including: • IP address • Browser type and version • Device type • Pages visited and time spent on the site • Referring website or links This data is used only for website operation, analytics, and security purposes. 

 

3. How We Use Your Information Personal information collected by Rock Island Cumberland Presbyterian Church is used only for purposes consistent with the mission and ministry of the Church, including: • Responding to inquiries and messages • Providing pastoral care and prayer support • Communicating church news, events, and service information • Managing ministry activities and volunteers • Processing and acknowledging donations • Improving website functionality and accessibility • Maintaining the safety and integrity of our systems We do not sell, rent, trade, or commercially distribute personal information.

 

4. Donations and Online Giving Online donations made through our website are processed using secure third-party payment providers. Rock Island Cumberland Presbyterian Church does not store or have access to full credit card or banking information. Donation processors operate under their own privacy and security policies. We encourage donors to review those policies before submitting financial information. 

 

5. Prayer Requests and Sensitive Communications Prayer requests and pastoral communications are treated with the highest level of confidentiality and respect. Such information: • Is used solely for prayer, pastoral care, or ministry purposes • May be shared internally only with appropriate church leadership or prayer teams • Is never published or disclosed publicly without explicit permission

 

6. Cookies and Website Analytics Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to: • Ensure proper website functionality • Improve user experience and navigation • Understand general site usage patterns You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies. Disabling cookies may affect some website features.

 

7. Third-Party Services and External Links Our website may include links to third-party services or platforms, such as sermon hosting, social media, or online giving providers. Rock Island Cumberland Presbyterian Church is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they access. 

 

8. Data Security We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. While no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, we continually evaluate and improve our data protection practices.

 

9. Children’s Privacy Our website is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental or guardian consent.

 

10. Your Rights and Choices You may: • Request access to personal information we hold about you • Request corrections or updates to your information • Opt out of email communications at any time Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

 

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy Rock Island Cumberland Presbyterian Church may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, ministry practices, or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

 

12. Contact Information If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact: Rock Island Cumberland Presbyterian Church