Privacy Policy

Welcome to the website of Friendship Baptist Church (“the Website”). Your privacy is very important to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us when using our services. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect your data. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you interact with our Website:

Information You Provide:

When you fill out forms (such as prayer requests, event registrations, or donations), sign up for newsletters, or contact us through the Website, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, and other contact information.

Website Usage Data:

We collect non-personal data through automated tools such as Google Analytics. This includes IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior. This data helps us enhance your experience on the Website and is not personally identifiable.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To Fulfill Requests: To process donations, respond to inquiries, and provide ministry-related services.

To Send Communication: We may use your contact details to send updates about events, prayer groups, community outreach, and church news.

To Share Ministry Updates via Text Message: With your consent, we may send SMS messages with relevant updates. You can opt out at any time by texting “STOP.”

3. How We Protect Your Information

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information during collection, transmission, and storage. While no system is 100% secure, we take appropriate precautions to safeguard your data.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data with trusted service providers (such as payment processors or email platforms) solely to help us operate the Website and deliver services. These parties are bound to maintain the confidentiality of your information.

We may also disclose your data if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Friendship Baptist Church, our members, or our community.

5. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to other websites or resources. These external sites have separate privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies as we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

6. Remarketing

We may use tools like Google Ads to serve promotional content to previous Website visitors. This remarketing does not involve the collection of personally identifiable information.

7. A2P Compliance (Automated Text Messaging)

We comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and other laws regarding automated communication. By providing your phone number, you consent to receive text messages from us. You can opt out by replying “STOP” at any time.

8. Children’s Privacy

In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. Our services are directed to individuals who are at least 13 years old.

9. Use of Personal and Financial Information

Any personal or financial information you provide (such as during a donation or event registration) is used solely to fulfill your specific request. We do not share this information with third parties except as needed to provide requested services.

10. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected via our Website. It does not govern offline interactions, such as in-person ministry events, phone calls, or paper forms.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page along with the updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website indicates your acceptance of any updates.

12. Contact Us

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

📍 Friendship Baptist Church

Gershal Ave, Brotmanville, New Jersey 08318

📞 (856) 696-0220

📧 Or use the contact form on our Website