Privacy Policy

New Day Community Church
Last Updated: June 23, 2025

Introduction

New Day Community Church ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect the personal information you share with us through our website, event registrations, newsletters, donations, child check-in systems, and other church-related activities. By interacting with us, you consent to the data practices described in this statement.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and home or work address.
  • Account Information: Username and password if you create an account for online giving, event registration, or child check-in/out.
  • Children’s Information: Names, birthdates, allergies, and other relevant details for child check-in and ministry activities (with parental consent).
  • Payment Information: Credit card or bank account details used for tithes and offerings, processed via secure third-party platforms.
  • Communications: Messages, prayer requests, or other correspondence sent to us.

We may also collect non-personal information, such as:

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, access times, and referring website addresses.
  • Usage Data: Aggregate statistics on how users interact with our website (e.g., pages visited).
  • Demographic Data: Anonymous data such as age range, general interests, and location.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To process donations and manage financial contributions.
  • To handle event registrations and communicate logistics.
  • To ensure the safety of children through our check-in/check-out system.
  • To send newsletters, ministry updates, and church announcements (with your consent).
  • To respond to prayer requests or other personal communications.
  • To improve the usability and functionality of our website.
  • To comply with legal requirements or respond to lawful requests.

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with trusted partners and service providers who assist us with ministry operations, such as online giving, email communication, or child check-in — provided they are contractually obligated to protect your data.

Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your data with the following trusted vendors to support church operations:

  • Planning Center – used for event registration, check-ins, and church database management.
  • Mailchimp – used for sending church-wide emails and newsletters.
  • Online giving processors – such as Tithe.ly, Stripe, or other platforms (subject to change).

Each of these providers maintains their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies (small data files) and similar technologies to enhance your online experience. These cookies help us understand user preferences and traffic patterns.

  • You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
  • Disabling cookies may limit certain website features or functionality.

Data Security

We use appropriate physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure. This includes:

  • Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
  • Password-protected access to systems
  • Regular monitoring of website and software security

Children’s Privacy

We take the privacy and safety of children seriously.

  • We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 without verified parental consent, in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
  • Child information is used solely for ministry purposes, such as check-in safety or activity planning.
  • If we learn that we collected information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as needed for ministry or legal purposes. When no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.

You have the right to:

  • Access or request a copy of your personal information
  • Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal or operational retention requirements)
  • Opt out of newsletters or promotional communication at any time
  • Inquire how your data is being used

To make any of these requests, please contact us:

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Phone: (843) 555-1234
Contact: Privacy Compliance Officer

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you may be entitled under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to request:

  • Information about the categories and sources of your personal data
  • Deletion of your data
  • That we not sell your personal data (we do not sell data)

You may contact us to exercise your California rights using the contact information above.

International Users

Our services are intended for users in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the U.S., including the European Union, please note that your data may be transferred to and stored in the United States.

External Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites for convenience or additional resources. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. Please review their policies before providing any personal data.

Changes to This Policy

Our website may include links to third-party websites for convenience or additional resources. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. Please review their policies before providing any personal data.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
 

New Day Community Church
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Phone: (843) 419-7875
Address: 575 Jedburg Rd, Summerville, SC 29483


By using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.