who this policy covers.
This Privacy Policy describes how Reconciled Church, located at 42-19 Bell Blvd, Bayside, NY 11361, handles personal information in connection with its website and online communications.
It applies to visitors who browse our website, contact us through website forms, submit prayer requests or testimonies, or use links to third-party services available from our website.
Third-party services may have their own privacy policies and practices, which are described further below.
information you share with us.
The information we receive depends on how you choose to interact with our website.
contact messages.
When you use our general contact form, you may provide your name, email address, subject, and the contents of your message.
prayer requests.
When you submit a prayer request, we may receive your name, email address, the prayer request itself, and any follow-up preference included with the submission.
We understand that prayer requests sometimes contain personal, emotional, or sensitive information. Please share only what you are comfortable submitting through an online form.
testimonies.
When you share a testimony, we may receive your name, email address, written story, and your preference about being contacted to discuss sharing it.
website and technical information.
Our website platform and associated services may process technical information such as IP addresses, browser and device information, pages requested, approximate location derived from technical data, and cookie or session information.
The specific information processed depends on the website platform settings and any optional services enabled on the site.
how we use your information.
Personal information submitted to Reconciled Church may be used for purposes such as:
- Responding to questions, inquiries, and contact messages.
- Receiving and reviewing prayer requests.
- Following up when a response has been requested or is appropriate.
- Receiving and reviewing testimonies and discussing possible sharing with the person who submitted them.
- Operating, maintaining, and protecting the website.
- Investigating technical problems, misuse, or security incidents.
- Meeting applicable legal or recordkeeping obligations.
Providing your email address through a contact, prayer, or testimony form does not, by itself, mean that you have requested subscription to a marketing mailing list.
handling personal stories with care.
We recognize that prayer requests and testimonies can be especially personal. They may include information about faith, family circumstances, relationships, or other sensitive experiences.
prayer requests.
Prayer requests submitted through our website are intended for appropriate church personnel, not for automatic publication on the website.
Online form submissions and email communications are not guaranteed to be completely confidential or free from security risks. Please avoid submitting passwords, financial account information, or unnecessary personal details about another person.
testimonies.
Sharing a testimony through our website does not automatically authorize Reconciled Church to publish your story, name, or identifying details.
If the church wishes to publish a testimony, it should contact the person involved for review and separate, explicit permission.
Our online forms are not monitored as an emergency response service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services.
services connected to our website.
Some website features and giving options rely on services provided by other organizations. These services may collect and process information under their own privacy policies.
Odoo website platform.
Our website uses Odoo for website content and form functionality. Information submitted through our website forms may be processed by Odoo and delivered through configured email services.
Google Calendar.
Our Events page includes an embedded Google Calendar. When that calendar loads, Google may process information associated with your browser, device, and interaction with the embedded content.
Google's own privacy terms apply to its services. You can review Google's policy at policies.google.com/privacy .
Tithe.ly online giving.
Our Give page links to Tithe.ly, a third-party giving platform. When you choose to give through Tithe.ly, you leave our website and interact with that provider's donation and payment services.
Payment details entered directly into Tithe.ly are processed through its services and applicable payment providers, rather than through a payment form on our church website.
Zelle giving.
Our Give page also provides instructions for contributing through Zelle using a participating bank or credit union.
Zelle transactions are conducted through the sender's financial institution and the applicable payment network, not through a payment form hosted on this website.
The financial institutions and payment services involved may process transaction and recipient information under their own policies.
When using external giving services, verify the organization and recipient details before submitting payment information or transferring funds.
cookies and website technology.
Our website may use cookies and related technologies to support essential functions such as sessions, security, language preferences, and normal site operation.
Depending on the website's configuration, optional cookies or analytics technologies may also be used to understand how visitors interact with the website.
Third-party content, including embedded Google services, may use its own cookies or similar technologies when permitted by applicable settings and consent choices.
You can control some cookies through your browser settings. Where the website provides cookie-consent choices, those settings may also affect optional services.
For additional information about cookies used by the website, see our Cookie Policy , if available.
when information may be shared.
Information may be accessible to church personnel responsible for reviewing messages, responding to requests, maintaining records, or administering website services.
Information may also be processed by service providers supporting our website, email delivery, or other relevant operations.
Information may need to be disclosed when required by applicable law, legal process, or when reasonably necessary to address serious security or safety concerns.
We recognize that sensitive submissions deserve particular care and seek to limit access and disclosure to appropriate purposes.
protecting and keeping information.
We seek to use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards appropriate to the personal information handled by the church and its service providers.
However, no website, email system, or electronic storage method can be guaranteed completely secure. We encourage visitors not to submit unnecessary sensitive information through general website forms.
Information may be retained for as long as reasonably needed to respond to a submission, provide requested follow-up, maintain appropriate records, resolve issues, or comply with legal obligations.
Retention periods may vary according to the type of information, the purpose for which it was received, and applicable requirements.
respecting children and families.
Our website is intended to provide general church information and ways for people to connect. It is not designed to solicit personal information directly from children under 13.
Parents and guardians should supervise children when they interact with online forms and services.
If you believe a child has submitted personal information without appropriate parental involvement, please contact the church using the link below.
your information and your choices.
You may contact Reconciled Church to ask questions about personal information you have submitted through our website.
Depending on applicable law and the circumstances, you may be able to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain information.
We may need to verify your identity before responding to a request, and some information may need to be retained for legal, administrative, or other legitimate reasons.
If you no longer wish to receive a particular type of communication from us, you can ask the church to update your communication preferences.
keeping this policy current.
Reconciled Church may update this Privacy Policy when website features, service providers, internal practices, or applicable requirements change.
When this policy is updated, the revised version will be posted on this page with an updated date.
questions about privacy?
If you have a question about this policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact Reconciled Church through our website.
When submitting a privacy inquiry, include enough information for us to understand your request, but avoid sending passwords or unnecessary sensitive details.
Reconciled Church
42-19 Bell Blvd
Bayside, NY 11361