Privacy Policy
Messy Church West Bradenton values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information you provide when you connect with our Messy Church ministry, including when you sign up for our mailing list or respond to one of our online advertisements.
Information We Collect
When you choose to connect with Messy Church, we may collect information such as:
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Your name
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Your email address
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Your phone number
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Other information you voluntarily provide when signing up to receive information from us
We only request information that is reasonably necessary to help us communicate with you about Messy Church and its ministry.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide solely to connect with you about Messy Church ministry. This may include sending:
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Messy Church newsletters and updates
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Information about upcoming Messy Church gatherings and activities
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Ministry-related announcements and invitations
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Other communications related to your connection with Messy Church
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Email Communications
If you provide your email address, you may receive communications from Messy Church.
You may unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time by using the “Unsubscribe” link included in our emails. Once you unsubscribe, we will stop sending you routine mailing-list communications, except where a communication may be necessary for administrative or other legitimate purposes.
Information Collected through Online Advertising
Messy Church may use online advertising services, including Facebook/Meta, to invite people to learn more about or connect with our ministry.
When you voluntarily submit your information through an advertisement or online form, the information you provide is used by Messy Church for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
Our use of advertising platforms does not change our commitment not to sell or share your submitted contact information for third-party marketing purposes.
Please note that Facebook/Meta and other online platforms may collect and process information according to their own privacy policies when you interact with their services. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any platform you use.
Information Collected through Online Advertising
We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information you provide to us from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain your contact information only for as long as reasonably necessary to maintain our ministry communications or as otherwise required for legitimate administrative purposes.
If you unsubscribe from our mailing list, we will honor your request and stop sending routine mailing-list communications.
Children's Privacy and Photography
Messy Church is a ministry that welcomes families and children. Our online mailing-list sign-up is intended for parents, guardians, and adults. We do not knowingly use our online forms to collect personal information directly from children.
We may take photographs or videos during Messy Church gatherings and other ministry activities for use in promoting and sharing information about the ministry, including on our website and social media. Photographs or videos that include identifiable children are shared publicly only when we have received appropriate consent from the child’s parent or legal guardian.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us through an online form without appropriate parental or guardian involvement, or if you have a concern about a photograph or video appearing on our website or social media, please contact us so that we can address the situation.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to contact us about the information we have about you, please contact:
Messy Church West Bradenton at info@messychurchwestbradenton.org