Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 22, 2026

At Colfax Baptist Church, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our online services.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us. This may include:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and physical address submitted through connection cards, contact forms, or prayer request forms.

Donation Details: Information submitted when making an online gift or tithe (such as billing details). Note: Online transactions are processed securely through third-party payment processors (e.g., PayPal), and Colfax Baptist Church does not store your credit card or bank account information.

Event Registrations: Names, age groups, and parent/guardian contact information submitted for church events, youth camps, or Vacation Bible School (VBS).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide solely for ministry-related purposes, including:

Responding to your inquiries, prayer requests, or messages.

Processing online donations and sending tax receipt statements.

Organizing event sign-ups and ministry participation.

Sending periodic church updates, newsletters, or prayer lists (only if you have opted in to receive them).

3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We do not sell, rent, trade, or lease your personal information to third parties or commercial entities under any circumstances.

4. Third-Party Links & Services

Our website contains links and embedded content from trusted third-party services to enhance your experience:

Google Services: Google Maps (for directions), Google Forms (for connection/contact requests), and Google Calendar.

Media & Media Streaming: Embedded YouTube videos or playlists.

Payment Processors: Secure third-party payment platforms (e.g., PayPal) for handling online donations.

These third-party platforms have their own independent privacy policies. We encourage you to review their terms when using their features.

5. Cookies & Analytics

Our website is hosted on Google Sites and may use basic cookies or standard analytics to measure overall site performance, page views, and visitor navigation. This helps us ensure the website functions properly across mobile and desktop devices. No personal identification data is gathered from general site browsing.

6. Children's Privacy

We are dedicated to protecting the privacy of children. Any personal information collected for children's programs (such as Vacation Bible School or Youth Ministry) is provided directly by a parent or legal guardian and used strictly for internal safety and event organization.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to update or remove your contact details from our records, please contact us:

Colfax Baptist Church

Address: 409 Faircloth Street, Colfax, LA 71417

Phone: (318) 627-3297

Email: [email protected]