First Baptist Church  Purvis
Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
First Baptist Church of Purvis (“FBC Purvis,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, use our church app, register for events, give online, or otherwise interact with us digitally.
By using our website or submitting information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information You Provide

• Name
• Contact information (email, phone number, address)
• Payment information (for tithes, offerings, or event registrations)
• Attendance information (for church activities, classes, or events)
• Any other information you voluntarily share with us through forms or communication

Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

This helps us understand how our website is being used and improve your experience.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

• Communicate with you about church events, ministries, and updates
• Process donations, registrations, and volunteer sign-ups
• Maintain accurate membership and attendance records
• Improve our website, communication, and ministry effectiveness
• Comply with legal or administrative requirements

We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical precautions to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. Online giving and payment transactions are processed through secure, encrypted connections by trusted third-party vendors.

5. Sharing of Information
We may share limited personal information:

• With trusted service providers (such as payment processors, church management software, or email services) who assist us in ministry operations
• When required by law or to protect the rights and safety of individuals

All vendors are required to maintain confidentiality and security standards consistent with this policy.

6. Your Choices
You may:

• Opt out of receiving certain church communications by using unsubscribe links or contacting us directly
• Request to update or correct your personal information
• Decline cookies through your browser settings (note that some website features may not function properly)
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7. Children’s Privacy
We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. Any child-related data collected through our ministries (such as VBS or Sunday School) is handled securely and only for ministry purposes.

8. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external sites not operated by FBC Purvis. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date will always be listed at the top of this page. Continued use of our website after changes are made indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact us:
First Baptist Church of Purvis
77 Shelby Speights Drive
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-8551
✉dpylant@fbcpurvis.org