Effective Date: October 2025
1. Introduction
Community of Christ Lutheran Church (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit https://www.commofchrist.org
(the “Site”), engage with our ministries, fill out forms, subscribe to updates, or otherwise interact with us online.
2. Information We Collect
a. Information you provide directly
When you complete a contact/volunteer form, register for worship, events, youth programs, or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you choose to provide.
b. Information collected automatically
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent.
c. Cookies and similar technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience (for example, remembering preferences) and to analyse Site performance. Please see our Cookie Policy below for more details.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
Respond to your inquiries, ministry sign-ups or volunteer requests.
Send newsletters, event notices, church updates or volunteer opportunities you’ve subscribed to.
Improve the Site’s content, usability and your overall experience.
Maintain our Site’s security and protect against misuse or unauthorised access.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for commercial marketing.
4. Sharing Information
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
With trusted service providers aiding in hosting the Site, sending emails, or managing communications.
When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
To protect our rights, members’ rights, or the public’s well-being as permitted by law.
5. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational safeguards to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss or misuse. However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is entirely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
6. Your Choices
Email Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in a message or by contacting us directly.
Cookies / Browser Settings: You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for more information.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Site and ministries are designed for general audiences and families; however, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will take reasonable steps to remove the information.
8. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may include links to third-party websites or resources (for example event registrations, partner organisations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in practices, legal requirements, or technology. Updated versions will be posted here with a revised “Effective Date”.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: secretary@commofchrist.org
Phone: 419-877-0607
Cookie Policy
Effective Date: October 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They help the website recognise your device, remember your preferences, and provide analytics about site usage.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: Required for core Site functions (e.g., form submissions, login/volunteer sign-ups).
Analytics Cookies: Used to collect information about how visitors use our Site.
Performance & Functionality Cookies: Help remember your preferences and improve your user experience.
3. Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
View what cookies are stored on your device.
Delete cookies.
Block cookies from specific or all websites.
Please note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the Site.
4. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our practices. The updated version will be posted here with a new “Effective Date”.
5. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: secretary@commofchrist.org