The Church in Los Angeles (“CiLA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, participate in our programs, use our mobile application (the “App”), or otherwise interact with us online (collectively, the “Site”). This does not apply to any information collected offline.

By using our Site, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any material changes will be posted on this page, and the "Effective" date at the top of this Privacy Policy will be revised accordingly. Changes become effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Complete a participation or registration form
• Contact us through our website
• Subscribe to our email newsletter or updates
• Request information or resources
• Participate in surveys, events, or other activities

The personal information we collect may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Mailing address (if you choose to provide it)
• Telephone number (if you choose to provide it)
• Language (if applicable)
• Any other information you voluntarily submit

We also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit the Site, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Operating system
• Pages viewed
• Date and time of your visit
• Referring website
• General usage statistics

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Register you for participation opportunities or events
• Send newsletters, updates, and communications
• Provide requested resources
• Improve our website and services
• Analyze website usage and visitor engagement
• Maintain the security and integrity of the Site
• Comply with applicable legal requirements

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

We may disclose information if required by law or if we believe such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, comply with legal obligations, investigate fraud, or protect the safety of others.

We may share your personal information with the following categories of third parties, only as needed to operate our ministry and Site: (a) payment processors (e.g., Subsplash) that process donations; (b) service providers who host, maintain, or support our website, mobile application, and email communications; and (c) analytics providers who help us understand how our Site is used. We may also disclose information to governmental authorities or others when required or permitted by law. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information, and we do not share it with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Online Giving and Donor Information

If you make a donation through our Site or App, we collect information necessary to process your gift, which may include your name, contact information, payment card or bank information, and giving history. Payment transactions are processed by third-party payment processors (e.g., Subsplash) who have their own privacy and security practices. We do not store full payment card numbers on our servers.

We may use donor information to issue tax receipts, maintain giving records, and communicate with donors about their giving. Donor information is kept confidential and is only accessible to authorized people for financial administration purposes.

Photos, Video, Livestreaming, and Social Media

CiLA may photograph, record, livestream, or otherwise capture images, audio, and video during worship services, meetings, conferences, ministry activities, and other church-sponsored events.

These materials may be used for ministry, educational, historical, and promotional purposes, including on our website, mobile application, social media platforms, newsletters, and other church communications.

Individuals attending services or events should be aware that they may appear in photographs, videos, livestreams, or recordings that are publicly distributed. By attending our services or events, you acknowledge that you may be included in such photos or recordings.

Parents or legal guardians who do not wish for a minor child to appear in church publications or online communications may contact us and request that reasonable efforts be made to exclude the child from future use of photographs or recordings.

Individuals who do not wish to appear in photographs or recordings used by CiLA may submit a request to the church by emailing us. While CiLA will make reasonable efforts to honor such requests prospectively, it may not be possible to remove individuals from group photographs, archived materials, livestreams, or content that has already been published.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to receive emails from CiLA, we may send newsletters, ministry updates, event announcements, and other related information.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link included in our written communications or by emailing us.

Cookies

Our Site may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and enhance website functionality.

You can configure your web browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. Some portions of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Do Not Track Policy

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" ("DNT") feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals. Third parties, such as analytics providers, may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites when you use our Site.

Your Privacy Choices

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information we maintain about you by emailing us. We may request information to verify your identity before processing your request.

Depending on your location, you may also have additional rights under applicable privacy laws.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that such information has been collected without appropriate parental consent, we will promptly delete it.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please email us.

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