Highland Baptist Church Privacy Policy
HIGHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH PRIVACY POLICY
INTRODUCTION
Highland Baptist Church ("we," "our," or "the Church") is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, visitors, and others who interact with our church community. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you participate in church activities, use our website, or provide your information to us through other means.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:
- Name, address, telephone number, and email address
- Family member information
- Birth date and anniversary dates
- Photographs and video recordings
- Membership status
- Donation history and financial information
- Prayer requests and spiritual needs
- Ministry participation and volunteer information
- Attendance records
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Access times
- Pages viewed
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing pastoral care and spiritual support
- Managing church membership
- Processing donations and maintaining financial records
- Communicating about church events, programs, and ministries
- Publishing a church directory (with your consent)
- Coordinating volunteer activities
- Addressing prayer requests and needs
- Analyzing website usage to improve user experience
- Complying with legal obligations
DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION
We take your privacy seriously and do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except in the following circumstances:
- With your consent
- To trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting church business, or servicing you
- When required by law or to protect our rights
- In connection with a church merger, reorganization, or similar event
CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from your child without your consent, please contact us immediately.
SECURITY
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the Internet or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
YOUR CHOICES
Church Directory
You may choose whether to include your information in our church directory. We will obtain your consent before including your information.
Communications
You may opt out of receiving non-essential communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
SMS Terms of Service
By opting into SMS from a web form or other medium, you are agreeing to receive SMS messages from Highland Baptist Church. Massages may include but are not limited to campus updates including weather closings, reminders for upcoming services or service changes, and other information regarding deadlines and upcoming events at Highland. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. To opt out at any time, text STOP. For assistance, text HELP or visit our website at https://www.hbcmolino.com.
Access and Correction
You may request access to your personal information that we maintain, or request that we correct or update your information, by contacting us directly.
COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and, where appropriate, notifying you by email. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
CONTACT US
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Highland Baptist Church
6240 Hwy 95A North
Molino, FL 32577
Info@hbcmolino.com
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Privacy Policy is effective as of February 25, 2025.