Higher Expectations Community Church ("The HEC", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with us online and in person.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or other contact details when you submit forms, register for events, or sign up for newsletters.
Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited (collected through cookies and analytics tools).
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to:
Communicate with you about church events, updates, and services
Process registrations and volunteer sign-ups
Respond to inquiries or prayer requests
Improve our website and digital communications
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Your data may be shared with trusted third-party service providers only when necessary to carry out church-related functions (e.g., email newsletters, event management).
4. Media and Recordings
Our services and events may be recorded and shared online. By attending or participating, you consent to the use of your image, voice, or likeness unless you request otherwise.
5. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
6. Your Choices
You may opt out of communications at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in emails or contacting us directly. You can also request access to or deletion of your personal data.
7. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18 without parental consent. If we become aware of such data, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact us here.