Privacy Policy

Shelby Christian Church

Last updated: December 29, 2025

Who we are: Shelby Christian Church, 2375 Frankfort Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065

Contact: Shelby Christian Church | Email: info@shelbychristian.org | Phone: [502‑437‑9511]

1) Our Commitment to Your Privacy

We’re committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share it to serve our congregation and community.

2) Scope

This Policy applies to data collected through our website, forms (including prayer and praise requests), livestream, mobile experiences, and integrated services we use to operate the site (including Ministry Brands Amplify Websites and related modules). Amplify provides website and CMS functionality for churches, and in that role often acts as a service provider/processor to us. [help.myamplify.io], [ministrybrands.com]

3) What We Collect

Depending on how you engage, we may collect:

Identifiers & contact info: name, email, phone number, postal address.

Prayer/praise request content: These submissions may include personal or sensitive details you voluntarily choose to share—such as information about your faith, family, health, or life circumstances. Many U.S. state privacy laws recognize categories like religious beliefs and health‑related details as “sensitive data,” and we treat this information with heightened care. We use it only for ministry purposes, pastoral follow‑up, and communication you request.

Giving and event details:

If you donate or register for events using our integrated tools, we may collect the information needed to process those transactions. Payment‑related data is handled securely by trusted third‑party processors, and we do not store full payment card details on our systems.

Technical data & cookies:

IP address, device/browser information, pages viewed, and identifiers stored or accessed through cookies or similar technologies (such as analytics pixels) used for site functionality, security, and performance. When we use Google Analytics, we disclose that use and explain how data is collected and processed, in accordance with Google’s required privacy disclosures.

4) How We Use Your Information

How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information to:

Respond to contact and prayer requests, provide pastoral care, and communicate updates and events.
Administer giving, registration, and volunteer processes, including confirmations, receipts, and follow‑up communications.
Secure, maintain, and improve our website and digital services, including the use of analytics tools to understand site performance.
Comply with legal obligations, maintain accurate records, protect our community, and ensure responsible operation of our ministry.

We operate under U.S. laws and best‑practice standards for nonprofit organizations. Some U.S. state privacy laws classify data such as religious beliefs, health‑related details, and certain identifiers as sensitive personal information, and we handle such information with heightened care.

5) Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

Site operation (e.g., login/session functions)
Preferences & accessibility features
Performance & limited analytics
Security and fraud prevention

Cookies and similar tracking technologies are widely recognized as data collection tools that require clear disclosure in a website’s privacy notice.

If we use Google Analytics, we disclose that use and how data is collected and processed, as required under Google’s Analytics Privacy Disclosure Policy.

Some U.S. state laws require additional rights related to cookies used for cross‑context behavioral advertising (retargeting). If such technologies are used:

6) Sharing and Service Providers

We share personal information only with trusted service providers as needed to operate our ministry, such as:

Ministry Brands Amplify (website & CMS services)
Email and communication platforms
Payment processors
Streaming and media delivery services
We do not sell personal information.

Some U.S. states define “sharing” broadly to include transfers for cross‑context behavioral advertising. Where applicable, we provide opt‑out options consistent with CCPA/CPRA requirements.

7) Your Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights to:

Access, correct, delete, or obtain a copy of your personal information
Opt out of sale or sharing of personal information
Opt out of targeted advertising
Limit use of sensitive personal information (e.g., California under CPRA)
Exercise additional rights provided under your state’s privacy laws (many states enacted new laws by 2025, with common themes of transparency, access, deletion rights, and opt‑outs).

To submit a rights request, email Email: info@shelbychristian.org. We will verify your identity and respond within the timelines required by applicable state law.

8) Children’s Privacy

Our website is directed to a general audience and not to children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) restricts data collection from children and imposes strict requirements on operators of online services directed at children under 13.

9) Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to our ministry context and proportionate to the sensitivity of the information we process. We regularly review our security practices and utilize protections provided by our service providers.

10) Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for ministry, operational, and legal purposes. For example:

Prayer/praise requests: kept for pastoral care and follow‑up; reviewed periodically and minimized (e.g., 12–24 months) unless ongoing ministry needs exist.

Contact form submissions: typically 12–24 months.

Donation and financial records: retained per U.S. tax and nonprofit compliance requirements, commonly 7 years.

We may retain information longer to comply with law, maintain security, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements.

11) International Transfers

If you visit from outside the U.S., your data may be processed in the U.S. by us and our providers. We take appropriate steps consistent with applicable laws to protect transferred data.

12) Updates to This Policy

We will post updates here and revise the “Last updated” date. Significant changes will be highlighted.

13) Contact

Questions or privacy requests: shelbychristian.org, 2375 Frankfort Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065

Phone: [502‑437‑9511]