Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: February 3, 2026

Introduction

Ebenezer Apostolic Church ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [visiteac.church], use our mobile applications, or interact with our church services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Contact Information

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

Ebenezer Apostolic Church
PO Box 1003
Henderson, Texas 75653
Email: info@visiteac.church
Phone: (903) 392-0777

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Fill out contact forms on our website
  • Register for events or classes
  • Sign up for our newsletter or text message updates
  • Submit prayer requests
  • Make donations
  • Create an account or register for church membership
  • Participate in our ministries

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Payment information (for donations)
  • Prayer requests and personal information you choose to share

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages you visit and time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • Device information

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amounts of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

We may use:

  • Session Cookies: To operate our website
  • Preference Cookies: To remember your preferences and settings
  • Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our website (such as Google Analytics)

Analytics and Measurement

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used before coming to our site. We use this information to improve our website and better serve our congregation and visitors.

Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit our site, not your name or other identifying information. We do not combine the information collected through Google Analytics with personally identifiable information.

Google's ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics about your visits to this site is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy. Learn more about how Google uses data when you use our site: www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Communicate with you about church services, events, and ministry opportunities
  • Process your donations and provide donation receipts
  • Send you newsletters, prayer updates, and church announcements (with your consent)
  • Respond to your prayer requests and inquiries
  • Administer church membership and ministry participation
  • Improve our website and services
  • Maintain the security and integrity of our website
  • Comply with legal obligations

Text Message Communications

Opt-In for Text Messages

If you choose to opt in to receive text messages from Ebenezer Apostolic Church, we will send you:

  • Service reminders
  • Prayer requests and updates
  • Church news and announcements
  • Event notifications

Message Frequency: Message frequency varies.
Message and Data Rates: Message and data rates may apply.
Opt-Out: You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any text message. After you send the SMS message "STOP," we will send you a confirmation message. You will no longer receive text messages from us.
Help: For help or assistance, reply HELP or contact us at (903) 392-0777.

SMS Carriers

We are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Ebenezer Apostolic Church is committed to protecting the privacy of children. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Information Collection from Children Under 13

Our website and online services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

Children's Ministry Activities

When children participate in our children's ministries (such as Chozen Youth for ages 3-12), we may collect limited information necessary for ministry purposes, including:

  • Child's name
  • Parent/guardian name and contact information
  • Emergency contact information
  • Allergy or medical information relevant to the child's safety

This information is collected directly from parents/guardians and is used solely for:

  • Communication with parents/guardians
  • Child safety and supervision during church activities
  • Emergency contact purposes

Parental Rights

Parents and guardians have the right to:

  • Review the personal information we have collected from their child
  • Request that we delete their child's personal information
  • Refuse to allow further collection or use of their child's information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided above.

Photos and Videos

We may take photos and videos during church events that may include children. These may be used in church publications, on our website, or on social media. Parents may opt out of having their child's image used by contacting us.

Parental Notification

If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

  • Payment processors (for donation processing)
  • Email service providers (for newsletters)
  • Website hosting providers
  • SMS/text message service providers

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide these services to us.

Church Ministry

Information you provide (such as prayer requests) may be shared with our prayer team, pastoral staff, or relevant ministry leaders as appropriate for ministry purposes.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including:

  • Social media platforms
  • Online giving platforms
  • Event registration services (e.g., Eventbrite)

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Third-Party Services We Use

We may use the following third-party services:

  • Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and usage. Learn how Google uses data from sites that use their services: www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/
  • Church Trac: For church management
  • Payment Processors: For online donations

Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they use information.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access: The right to request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt-Out: The right to opt out of receiving marketing communications from us

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided above.

Opting Out of Communications

You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by:

  • Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email we send
  • Contacting us directly

You may opt out of text messages by replying STOP to any text message.

Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you non-promotional messages related to your church membership, donations, or services you have requested.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect, use, and share
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of the sale of your personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

International Visitors

Our website is operated in the United States. If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that information we collect will be transferred to and processed in the United States.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

  • Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Consent

By using our website or services, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Ebenezer Apostolic Church
Henderson, Texas
February 3, 2026