Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 8/1/2015
Last Updated: 8/1/2025

Mount Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

  • Information you give us — such as your name, email address, or phone number when you fill out a form, sign up for a newsletter, or send us a message.

  • Information collected automatically — such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the date/time of your visit (through standard website analytics).

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to your questions or prayer requests.

  • Send updates about church events and ministries (if you sign up).

  • Improve our website and communication.

We will never sell or rent your personal information.

3. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar tools to help us understand how visitors use our site. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services (such as email newsletters, event registration, or analytics) that have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those services.

5. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

6. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable steps to safeguard your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

7. Your Choices

You can request to update or delete your personal information by contacting us. You can also unsubscribe from church email lists at any time.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
Mount Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church
308 Petersburg Rd, Lititz, PA 17543
office@lancasterlutheran.com
(717) 560-6751