St. Pauls EC Church Privacy Policy

Effective date: March 5, 2026

Stpaulsreamstownstpaulsreamstown.com (the "Site") is owned and operated by St. Pauls EC Church.

St. Pauls EC Church is the data controller and can be contacted at:

  • Mailing Address: 46 East Church Street - PO Box 275 - Reamstown, PA 17567
  • Email Address: info@stpaulsreamstown.com
  • Phone Number: 717-336-5080


Purpose

The purpose of this privacy policy (this "Privacy Policy") is to inform users of our Site of the following:


  • The personal data we will collect;

  • Use of collected data;

  • Who has access to the data collected; and

  • The rights of Site users.

This Privacy Policy applies in addition to the terms and conditions of our Site.


GDPR

For users in the European Union, we adhere to the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016, known as the General Data Protection Regulation (the "GDPR"). For users in the United Kingdom, we adhere to the GDPR as enshrined in the Data Protection Act 2018.


Consent

By using our Site, users agree that they consent to the conditions set out in this Privacy Policy.

When the legal basis for our processing your personal data is that you have provided your consent to that processing, you may withdraw your consent at any time.

You can withdraw your consent by:

  • Contacting the church office via the email or phone number listed in this policy;
  • Following the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any church newsletter or digital bulletin.


Legal Basis for Processing

We collect and process personal data about users in the EU only when we have a legal basis for doing so under Article 6 of the GDPR. We rely on the following legal bases:

  • Consent: Users have provided consent for specific purposes (e.g., prayer requests or newsletter subscriptions).
  • Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with the law.
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., community outreach, providing ministry information, and maintaining site security).


Personal Data We Collect

We only collect data that helps us achieve the purpose set out in this Privacy Policy.

Data Collected Automatically

  • IP address and general location (city/country);
  • Browser type and operating system;
  • Clicked links and pages viewed;
  • Dates and times of access.

Data Collected in a Non-Automatic Way

  • First and last name;
  • Email address;
  • Phone number;
  • Mailing address;
  • Donation Information: We do not store credit card info; online giving is handled by our third-party payment processor;
  • User-generated content (e.g., prayer requests, volunteer sign-ups, or contact forms).


Who We Share Personal Data With

Staff and Ministry Leadership

We may disclose data to members of our ministry leadership or staff who reasonably need access to achieve the purposes set out in this policy (e.g., a pastor responding to a prayer request).

Third Parties

We may share data with third parties, including but not limited to:

  • Online giving and payment processors;
  • Email marketing and newsletter services;
  • Cloud hosting and IT security providers.


How We Protect Your Personal Data

We implement appropriate technical measures, including SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit and secure, password-protected administrative environments to protect the privacy of our congregation and visitors.


Your Rights as a User

Under the GDPR, you have the right to be informed, access, rectification, erasure, restrict processing, data portability, and the right to object.


Children

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent (e.g., for youth group registration).


Contact for Data Requests

To exercise your rights or update your information, please contact the church office:

  • Email: info@stpaulsreamstown.com
  • Mailing Address: 4190 Elliston Rd. Memphis, TN 38111
  • Phone Number: 717-336-5080


CCPA/CPRA Privacy Notice

Website URL: Stpaulsreamstownstpaulsreamstown.com This notice applies solely to California residents who may interact with our site.


Information We Collect

In the past 12 months, we may have collected identifiers (name, IP, email), customer records (phone number, address, giving history), and internet activity (browsing history).


Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information with service providers for church operations and communications. You have the right to opt out of the sharing of your info by contacting us at the information provided above.