Privacy Policy

Boulevard Baptist Church ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and members. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or use our online services.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of our website.

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and date of birth when you submit a membership application, prayer request, service request, or contact form.

Donation Information: Donor name, email, and payment details when you make an online tithe or offering. Payment card information is processed securely through our payment provider and is not stored on our servers.

Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URLs. This data is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries, prayer requests, and service bookings.

To process and acknowledge your tithes, offerings, and donations.

To maintain membership records and church administration.

To send you updates about church events, services, and announcements (only if you have opted in).

To improve our website content, functionality, and user experience.

To comply with legal obligations and protect the rights and safety of our church community.

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us analyze website traffic, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our site.

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You may change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly, including security and accessibility features.

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve its performance and content.

Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings for a more personalized experience.

We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze information to support our website and ministry operations. These include:

Payment Processing: Stripe for secure online giving and donation processing.

Social Media: YouTube for live streaming and sermon archives, Instagram and Facebook for community engagement.

Analytics: Tools that help us understand website usage patterns.

These third-party providers have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data. We encourage you to review their policies.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission, secure payment processing, and restricted access controls.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.

Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal or administrative requirements.

Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving promotional communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.