Last Updated: March 29, 2026

Introduction

Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website and interact with our online services.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Contact Form Submissions

When you submit our contact form, we collect the information you provide, which may include your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry.

Email Newsletter

When you subscribe to our email newsletter, we collect your email address and, if provided, your name. We use this information to send you church updates, event announcements, and other communications you have opted in to receive. Each email includes an unsubscribe link, and you may opt out at any time.

Website Analytics

We use analytics to collect anonymous, aggregated data about how visitors use our website. This includes information such as pages visited, referring websites, general geographic region, browser type, and device type. The analytics are designed to be privacy-friendly and do not use cookies or collect personally identifiable information. This data helps us understand how our website is used so we can improve it.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
• Send email newsletters and church communications you have subscribed to
• Understand website usage patterns and improve our site
• Fulfill any other purpose for which you provide the information

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

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process data on our behalf:

• Vercel — website hosting and analytics
• Rumicat — newsletter delivery

These providers are bound by their own privacy policies and are only authorized to use your information as necessary to provide services to us.

Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions for as long as necessary to address your inquiry and maintain a reasonable record of correspondence. Newsletter subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymized form in accordance with Vercel's data retention practices.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Unsubscribe from our email newsletter at any time

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

Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps to remove that information.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

Immanuel Church of Austin

1912 W Anderson Ln. Ste 216

Austin, TX 78757

stephen@immanuelaustin.org