Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 26, 2025

1. Introduction— Welcome to The Journey Church of Hudson Valley ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your information when you visit our website journeyofhv.church or interact with our ministry.

2. Information We Collect— We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact details you provide.

  • Non-Personal Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data collected through cookies and similar technologies.

  • Donation Information: If you make a donation, we collect billing details and payment information in a secure manner.

  • Ministry Participation Information: Information related to event registrations, prayer requests, volunteer sign-ups, and membership involvement.

3. How We Use Your Information— We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and operate our ministry programs, events, and services.

  • To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries, sending newsletters, and providing updates about our church activities.

  • To process donations and maintain financial records in accordance with legal and ethical guidelines.

  • To improve user experience and analyze website performance.

  • To comply with legal obligations and ensure the security of our church community.

4. Sharing Your Information— We value you and we want to protect the information you give us which allows us to communicate with you. We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share it with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors that assist in managing our website, processing donations, and providing communication services. We do not share data (including mobile opt-in data) with third parties for marketing or promotion purposes.

  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our congregation and community.

  • Affiliated Ministries: When necessary to coordinate church-related programs and services.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies—We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6. Data Security— We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights— Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Accessing, correcting, or deleting your data.

  • Opting out of certain data processing activities.

  • Withdrawing consent where applicable.

8. Third-Party Links— Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy— We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us— If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at journey@journeyofhv.com.