Last Updated: September 10, 2025

The Evangelical Covenant Church values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and how you can control your information.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: Your name, email, phone, address, and payment details when you submit forms, donate, or register for events.
• Communications Data: Information from contact forms, newsletters, and surveys.
• Automated Data: IP addresses, browser/device type, cookies, and usage data through analytics tools.
• User Contributions: Comments or other content you submit, which may be visible to others.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide updates, resources, and event details.
• Process donations and registrations.
• Respond to questions or requests.
• Improve our communications and services.
• Send SMS messages if you have opted in.

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Sharing of Information

We may share limited information with trusted service providers (e.g., donation processors, email platforms).

Mobile opt-in, SMS consent, and phone numbers collected for SMS communication purposes will not be shared with any third party or affiliates for marketing purposes.

4. SMS/Text Messaging Details

If you consent to SMS communications:

• You may receive reminders, event notifications, or account-related messages.
• Message frequency may vary (e.g., up to 5 per week).
• Standard carrier message/data rates may apply.
• Opt-In: by form submission, paper sign-up, or verbal confirmation.
• Opt-Out: reply “STOP” at any time, or contact us directly.
• Help: reply “HELP” or contact us at info@covchurch.org.

5. Cookies & Embedded Content

Cookies may store login preferences or analytics data.

Embedded content from other sites behaves as if you visited those sites directly and may collect data.

6. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover such information, we will delete it.

7. Data Retention & Rights

Comments and form submissions may be retained indefinitely.

Registered users may request access, correction, or deletion of their personal information (except usernames).

You may request an export of your personal data.

8. Security

We use reasonable measures (encryption, secure servers, access controls) to protect your information. However, no online system is 100% secure.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted here with a revised date.

10. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:

The Evangelical Covenant Church
8303 W. Higgins Rd.
Chicago, IL 60631
Phone: (773) 784-3000
Email: info@covchurch.org.