Privacy Policy
Lamb of God Lutheran Church ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and respect. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website at www.lambofgodlutheran.com (the "Site") or engage with our digital ministries.
Last Updated: September 3, 2026
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our Site or sign up for our ministry programs.
- Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, and physical address submitted via contact forms, prayer request forms, newsletter sign-ups, or event registrations.
- Financial Information: Payment card details, billing addresses, or bank details collected when you make an online donation, tithe, or pay for event registration. (Note: All financial transactions are processed securely through third-party payment processors; we do not store full payment card details on our servers.)
- Media & Submissions: Photos, videos, or testimonies you voluntarily share with us or consent to let us publish.
- Automated Data: Technical information collected automatically when you visit our Site, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited via cookies or standard web analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect to support our ministry operations, communicate with you, and foster our church community. Specific uses include:
- Communicating with you regarding church news, updates, events, and ministry programs.
- Processing donations, event registrations, and resource requests.
- Responding to inquiries, prayer requests, and pastoral care needs.
- Improving our website functionality, digital content, and user experience.
- Partnering with specialized ministry tools or communication platforms to deliver digital content.
3. Sharing Your Information
We value your trust. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties or commercial marketers.
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Site, conducting our ministry, or servicing you (e.g., website hosting, email marketing services, online giving processors, text messaging platforms). These partners are contractually obligated to keep your information secure and use it solely for the specified service.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our church, its members, or the public.
4. Text Messaging (SMS) Terms
- Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier.
- You can opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message.
- Mobile contact information collected for SMS messaging will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Children’s Privacy
We are dedicated to protecting the privacy of children. We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental or guardian consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13 without proper consent, please contact us immediately so we can remove the data.
6. Data Security & Retention
We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and physical security measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the ministry purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
7. Your Choices and Rights
You have options regarding how we use your information:
- Unsubscribe: You may unsubscribe from marketing or informational emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our emails.
- Update Information: You may contact us to update, correct, or request the deletion of your personal contact information.
- Cookies: You can adjust your browser settings to decline or clear cookies on our Site.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our ministry practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Church Name: Lamb of God Lutheran Church
- Attn: Digital Ministry Team / Privacy Inquiries
- Address: N19W25050 Bluemound Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53072
- Email: lambofgod7@juno.com
- Phone: 262-691-3828