Privacy Policy

First Baptist Church of Maryville   

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: February 21, 2025

1. Introduction  

First Baptist Church of Maryville ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the personal information of our members, visitors, and website users. By providing your information to us, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect  

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, address, phone number, email, date of birth, marital status, and family details.

  • Membership Information: Baptism, confirmation, church attendance, volunteer participation, and donation records.

  • Technical Information: IP addresses, browser type, and website usage statistics when you visit our website.

  • Social Media Information: Interactions with our church’s social media pages, including likes, comments, shares, direct messages, and engagement analytics provided by social media platforms.

3. How We Use Your Information  

We use the collected information to:

  • Maintain our membership database and church records.

  • Communicate with members regarding church activities, services, and events.

  • Process donations and maintain financial records.

  • Provide pastoral care and support.

  • Improve our website, social media presence, and online services.

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

  • Analyze engagement and interactions through social media to improve outreach and communication.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your data with:

  • Church staff and volunteers with authorized access for church-related activities.

  • Third-party service providers assisting with data management, communication, or financial processing.

  • Legal authorities, if required by law or for the protection of our church and members.

  • Social media platforms where users interact with our accounts, subject to their respective privacy policies.

5. Data Security  

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices 

You have the right to:

  • Access, update, or correct your personal information.

  • Request deletion of your data, subject to our legal and operational obligations.

  • Opt out of receiving non-essential communications.

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

7. Retention of Information  

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable laws.

8. Children's Privacy  

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with the effective date.

10. Contact Us  

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

First Baptist Church of Maryville
7110 State Route 162
(618) 667-8221
https://fbmaryville.org/contact-us

By using our services or providing your information, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.