Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated March 19, 2024

This privacy notice for Southside Methodist Church (“we,” “us,” or “our”), describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share (“process”) your information when you use our services (“Services”), such as when you:

Visit our website at https://www.southsideumc.org, or any website of ours that links to this privacy notice
Participate in church activities, events, or ministries
Sign up for our newsletter or communications
Contact us regarding our services or programs
Engage with us in other related ways, including any events, programs, or ministries

Questions or concerns? Reading this privacy notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at contact@southsideumc.org.

SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS

What personal information do we process? When you visit, use, or navigate our Services, we may process personal information depending on how you interact with Southside Methodist Church and the Services, the choices you make, and the features you use. We collect:

Name and contact information
Email address for communications
Prayer requests and spiritual care needs
Event registration and participation information
Giving history and payment information (for those who choose to give)
Photos or videos from church events (with consent)

Do we process any sensitive personal information? We may process sensitive personal information related to your spiritual care needs or prayer requests, but only with your explicit consent and for the purpose of providing pastoral care and support.

How do we process your information? We process your information to:

Provide church services and spiritual care
Communicate about events and programs
Process donations and maintain giving records
Send newsletters and updates
Coordinate volunteers and ministries
Maintain membership records
Ensure safety during church activities

When and with whom do we share your information? We may share information:

With your consent
With church leadership and staff as needed for ministry purposes
With trusted service providers who help us operate
To comply with legal obligations
To protect rights and safety

How do we protect your information? We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, despite our safeguards and efforts to secure your information, no electronic transmission over the Internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

What are your rights? Depending on where you are located geographically, the applicable privacy law may mean you have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

Right to access your personal information
Right to correct inaccurate information
Right to request deletion of your information
Right to opt-out of communications

How to exercise your rights? The easiest way to exercise your rights is by contacting us at contact@southsideumc.org. We will consider and act upon any request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Changes to this notice We may update this privacy notice from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Last updated” date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible.

Contact Us If you have questions or comments about this notice, you may contact us by:

Email: contact@southsideumc.org
Phone: (515) 981-4251
Mail: Southside United Methodist Church 1801 Sunset Dr Norwalk, IA 50211