PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: June 24, 2026

Highland Presbyterian Church ("Highland Presbyterian Church," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

This Privacy Policy applies to our website: https://www.highland-presby.org

and any related online services provided by Highland Presbyterian Church.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Information submitted through contact forms
Prayer requests
Event registrations
Volunteer sign-ups
Information related to online donations

We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Date and time of access
Referring websites

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to inquiries and requests
Communicate church news, events, and ministry opportunities
Process registrations and volunteer participation
Manage online donations and stewardship records
Improve our website and user experience
Maintain the security and integrity of our website
Fulfill legal or regulatory obligations

We will only use your information for purposes consistent with the reason it was provided.

Online Giving

If you make a donation through our website, payment processing is handled by trusted third-party payment providers. Highland Presbyterian Church does not store complete credit card information on our servers.

Please review the privacy policies of any payment processor used through our online giving platform.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to newsletters, announcements, or other communications, we may send emails regarding church activities, events, ministries, and important updates.

You may unsubscribe from email communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those emails or by contacting us directly.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use our website.

Cookies help us:

Remember user preferences
Measure website traffic
Improve site performance
Enhance the visitor experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some portions of the website may not function properly.

Embedded Content and Third-Party Services

Our website may include embedded content or links to third-party services such as:

YouTube
Facebook
Instagram
Online giving platforms
Google Maps
Livestreaming services

These third parties may collect information according to their own privacy policies. Highland Presbyterian Church is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites or services.

Children's Privacy

Protecting children's privacy is important to us. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.

Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information may contact us to request review or removal of that information.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

We may share information only:

With service providers who help us operate our website or church ministries
When required by law
To protect the safety, rights, or property of Highland Presbyterian Church or others
With your consent

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Your Rights

You may request to:

Access personal information we hold about you
Correct inaccurate information
Update your contact information
Request deletion of information when appropriate
Opt out of future communications

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Highland Presbyterian Church

708 Highland Avenue
New Castle, PA 16101

Phone: (724) 654-7391
Email: HighlandChurch1903@gmail.com