Effective Date: 3rd of July 2026
Privacy Policy
Welcome to the website of OpenCenter Fellowship (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide information when you:
- Complete a contact form
- Submit a prayer request
- Register for events
- Subscribe to newsletters or email updates
- Make a donation
- Volunteer for church activities
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Any information you choose to provide
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Date and time of your visit
- Referring website
This information helps us improve our website and understand how visitors use it.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to your inquiries
- Communicate with you about church activities and events
- Process donations
- Register you for events
- Send newsletters if you have opted in
- Improve our website and ministry services
- Comply with legal obligations
Donations
If you make a donation through our website, payment information is processed securely by our third-party payment provider. We do not store your complete credit or debit card information on our servers.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and gather website analytics.
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function properly.
Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services such as:
- Online giving platforms
- Email newsletter providers
- Website analytics providers
- Video streaming services
- Social media platforms
These providers have their own privacy policies governing how they handle personal information.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share your information:
- With trusted service providers that help us operate the website
- When required by law
- To protect our legal rights or the safety of others
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Request a copy of your information where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or guardian consent where required by law.
External Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page along with the updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:
OpenCenter Fellowship
Email: info[at]opencenterfellowship[dot]org