Privacy Policy

First Pentecostal Church, Torrington
Effective Date: January 1, 2022

First Pentecostal Church, Torrington (“Church,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our online services, make donations, or interact with us digitally (collectively, the “Services”).

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

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Date of birth

  • Family/member information

  • Prayer requests

  • Event registration details

  • Donation/payment information

This may occur when you:

  • Fill out contact forms

  • Register for events

  • Submit prayer requests

  • Sign up for newsletters

  • Create a giving account

  • Make online donations

B. Donation & Payment Information

If you make a donation:

  • Payment details (credit/debit card, ACH) are processed through a secure third-party payment processor.

  • We do not store full payment card numbers on our servers.

C. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of visit

  • Referring website

This information helps us improve our website and services.

D. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve user experience

  • Analyze website traffic

  • Remember preferences

  • Support livestream and media platforms

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use information we collect to:

  • Communicate with you

  • Respond to inquiries or prayer requests

  • Provide ministry updates and newsletters

  • Process donations and provide giving statements

  • Register you for events

  • Improve our website and services

  • Maintain church records

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Sharing of Information

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

A. Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party providers who assist with:

  • Online giving/payment processing

  • Church management systems

  • Email communication platforms

  • Website hosting

  • Livestream services

These providers are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

B. Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required to:

  • Comply with law

  • Respond to lawful requests

  • Protect the safety or rights of individuals

  • Protect the Church from fraud or harm

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information.

However, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted over the internet.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information:

  • As long as necessary for ministry, recordkeeping, or legal purposes

  • As required for tax documentation of donations

  • Until you request removal, where applicable

6. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

Information related to minors (e.g., youth ministry registrations) is collected with parental/guardian involvement.

If you believe we have collected information from a child without proper consent, please contact us.

7. Email Communications

You may opt out of receiving promotional or ministry emails at any time by:

  • Clicking the unsubscribe link in the email

  • Contacting us directly

Administrative communications (e.g., giving receipts, event confirmations) may still be sent as necessary.

8. Livestream & Media

Church services and events may be photographed or recorded. Media may be:

  • Streamed online

  • Posted on social media

  • Archived on our website

If you prefer not to appear in media, please contact church leadership.

9. Your Rights

Depending on applicable state law, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of certain personal data

  • Withdraw consent for certain uses

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

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.

We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted with a revised effective date.

Continued use of our Services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

First Pentecostal Church, Torrington
121 Beechwood Ave
Torrington, CT 06790
Phone: (860) 482-9109
Email: fpc@mg.faithteams.com
Website: https://torringtonchurch.com