Privacy Policy – The House of Hope Macon
Effective Date: April 1, 2025
House of Hope Macon values you, and we want to protect the information you give us that allows us to communicate with you. To that end, we do not share data (including mobile opt-in data) with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.
At The House of Hope Macon, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with us, whether online, in person, or through other means.
Our Commitment to You:
As a loving and caring ministry, we value the trust you place in us. We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of your information and using it responsibly, in accordance with our core values of being innovative, inclusive, and impactful, and with a spirit of excellence and Kingdom-quality.
Information We Collect:
We may collect the following types of information:
- Register for events or programs.
- Subscribe to our newsletters or updates.
- Submit prayer requests or inquiries.
- Make donations.
- Join our membership.
- Participate in surveys or feedback forms.Personal Information: This includes your name, contact information (address, phone number, email address), and other information you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Website Usage Information: When you visit our website, we may collect information about your browsing activity, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and other usage data. We use this information to improve our website and enhance your user experience.
- Donation and Payment Information: When you make a donation, we collect the necessary payment information to process your transaction. We use secure payment processors to protect your financial information.
- Information related to ministry participation: Including information regarding attendance, volunteer activity, and participation in small groups or other church activities.
How We Use Your Information:
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide ministry services: This includes communicating with you about events, programs, and activities, processing your donations, and responding to your inquiries and requests.
- To improve our services: We analyze website usage data and other information to enhance our website, improve our programs, and better serve our community.
- To communicate with you: We may send you newsletters, updates, and other information about The House of Hope Macon. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
- To fulfill our mission: We use your information to support our mission of glorifying God, transforming people to the likeness of Jesus, and reaching our community and the world with the love and Word of God.
- To comply with legal obligations: We may disclose your information as required by law or to protect our legal rights.
Information Sharing:
We will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us with website hosting, payment processing, email delivery, and other services. These providers are required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request.
Data Security:
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We use secure servers, encryption, and other security technologies to safeguard your information.
Your Rights:
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal limitations.
- Opt-out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time.
Children’s Privacy:
We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13 without consent, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our website and update the effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
