Privacy Policy

The Emergence Church respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect through our website, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

Revision Date: September 2026

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with our website, including:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Contact form submissions
Prayer requests
Event registrations
Ministry or Life Group inquiries
Giving or donation-related information
Other information you choose to provide

We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including:

Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Pages visited
Time spent on the website
Referring website
General geographic location
Website interactions

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Respond to questions and requests
Provide information about church services, ministries, events, and programs
Process registrations or requests
Respond to prayer requests
Help visitors connect with ministries or Life Groups
Improve our website and digital experience
Understand how visitors use our website
Communicate important church updates
Maintain the security and functionality of our website

Google Analytics and Website Analytics

We may use Google Analytics and similar analytics tools to better understand how visitors use our website.

These services may collect information such as browser and device information, website activity, session information, approximate geographic location, and identifiers stored through cookies or similar technologies.

Google Analytics uses first-party cookies and related technologies to measure website activity and generate usage statistics.

You may be able to limit analytics tracking by adjusting your browser settings, managing cookie preferences, or using tools provided by Google.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember website preferences
Understand website traffic and usage
Improve website performance
Measure engagement with pages and content

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Third-Party Services

Our website may use or link to third-party services, including services such as:

Google Analytics
YouTube
Framer
ChurchTrac
Online giving platforms
Event registration platforms
Social media platforms
Email or communication services

When you interact with a third-party service, that provider may collect and process information according to its own privacy policy.

The Emergence Church is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.

YouTube and Embedded Content

Our website may display videos or other content provided by YouTube or other third-party platforms.

When you interact with embedded content, the third-party provider may collect information about your device, browser, and interaction with that content.

Donations and Payments

If you make a donation or payment through our website, your payment information may be processed by a third-party payment provider.

The Emergence Church does not necessarily receive or store your complete credit card or banking information. Payment information is handled according to the policies and security practices of the payment provider.

Prayer Requests and Other Sensitive Information

If you submit a prayer request, counseling request, or similar communication, please only provide information that you are comfortable sharing with the appropriate church team.

We will make reasonable efforts to handle these submissions respectfully and limit access to individuals who need the information to respond to your request.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended primarily for adults and parents or guardians.

We do not knowingly use the website to collect personal information directly from children under 13 without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.

Parents or guardians should submit registrations, inquiries, and information relating to children.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

Church staff and authorized ministry leaders
Service providers that help operate our website or church programs
Technology and analytics providers
Payment or registration providers
Legal or governmental authorities when required by law

We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, or security of The Emergence Church, its members, visitors, or others.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information submitted through our website.

However, no website, internet transmission, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Data Retention

We may retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

Provide the requested service
Maintain church records
Fulfill legal or administrative requirements
Resolve disputes
Protect the church and its users

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information collected.

Your Choices

You may contact us to request that we:

Update or correct personal information
Remove information you previously submitted
Stop certain communications
Answer questions about how your information is used

Some information may need to be retained for legal, financial, security, or administrative reasons.

Email Communications

If you receive promotional or informational email communications from us, you may unsubscribe using the instructions provided in the communication or by contacting us directly.

Transactional or administrative communications may still be sent when necessary.