Welcome to Liberty Community Church, Inc. Church

Effective Date: January 5, 2023
Website: www.lccionline.org

Liberty Community Church Inc. ("we," "us," "our," or "the Church") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and respect. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.lccionline.org and interact with our ministry.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our website.

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for events or programs (name, email address, phone number, age/date of birth for minors)
• Subscribe to our newsletter or email list (name, email address)
• Submit prayer requests (name, email address, prayer concern details)
• Make donations or tithes online (name, email address, billing information, payment details)
• Contact us through forms (name, email address, phone number, message content)
• Create an account on our website (username, password, email address)
• Participate in surveys or feedback (responses and contact information)

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, date/time stamps
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience (see "Cookies" section below)
• Device Information: Device type, unique device identifiers, mobile network information

We may receive information about you from third-party services we use, such as:

• Social Media: If you interact with us on social media platforms
• Payment Processors: Transaction information when you make donations
• Email Service Providers: Engagement metrics for our email communications

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To communicate with you about church services, events, and programs
• To process your registration for events, classes, and ministries
• To respond to prayer requests and provide pastoral care
• To send newsletters, announcements, and ministry updates
• To manage membership and volunteer activities

• To process and receipt your donations and tithes
• To maintain accurate financial records as required by law
• To provide annual giving statements for tax purposes

• To operate, maintain, and improve our website
• To personalize your experience on our website
• To analyze usage patterns and optimize content
• To prevent fraud and enhance security

• To comply with legal obligations and respond to legal requests
• To protect the rights, property, and safety of the Church, our members, and others
• To enforce our terms of service and other agreements

We respect your privacy and will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and ministry, including:

• Website hosting services
• Email marketing platforms
• Payment processors and donation platforms
• Event registration systems
• Cloud storage providers

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only to provide services to us and to protect your information.

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect and defend our rights or property
• Prevent fraud or illegal activity
• Protect the safety of our congregation, staff, or the public

With your consent, we may share limited information with ministry partners or affiliated organizations for specific events or programs.

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or transfer of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us improve your experience on our website. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device until deleted or expired).

Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality, such as maintaining your session and security.

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website through services like Google Analytics, including page views, bounce rates, and traffic sources.

Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience.

Marketing Cookies: May be used to track your activity for remarketing purposes on social media platforms.

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

To learn more about cookies and how to manage them, visit: www.allaboutcookies.org

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including:

• Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.)
• Online donation platforms
• Event registration services
• Sermon hosting platforms

These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:

• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for sensitive transactions
• Secure servers and data storage
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Regular security assessments and updates

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.

Our ministry serves families and children, and we take the protection of children's information seriously. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately at the information below, and we will take steps to remove that information from our systems.

For children's ministry programs and youth activities, we collect only the information necessary for participation and safety, with appropriate parental consent.

You have the right to access, update, or correct your personal information. You may do so by:

• Logging into your account on our website
• Contacting us directly using the information below

You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by:

• Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email
• Contacting us to update your communication preferences

Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you administrative messages related to your account, donations, or event registrations.

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions for legal, tax, and administrative purposes. To request deletion, please contact us using the information below.

Some browsers have "Do Not Track" features. Currently, our website does not respond to Do Not Track signals.

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. For example:

• Donation records: Retained for at least seven years for tax and accounting purposes
• Event registrations: Retained for the duration of the event and for record-keeping purposes
• Email subscribers: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Prayer requests: May be retained for pastoral care purposes with appropriate confidentiality

Liberty Community Church Inc. operates in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website with a new "Effective Date"
• Sending an email notification to registered users (for significant changes)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Liberty Community Church Inc.
Website: www.lccionline.org
Email: Pastorthomas@Lccimd.org
Phone: [Insert Church Phone Number]
Mailing Address: 10 W. Church Street Frederick, Md. 21701

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, and share
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information above.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate personal data
• Erase your personal data
• Restrict processing of your personal data
• Data portability
• Object to processing

Our legal basis for processing your information includes your consent, contractual necessity, and our legitimate interests in operating our ministry.

By using www.lccionline.org, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Last Updated: January 20, 2026

Liberty Community Church Inc. is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the trust you place in us as we serve our community and advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ.