Calvary Christian Fellowship AG – Privacy Notice

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Effective Date: December 30, 2025

Calvary Christian Fellowship AG is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, visitors, donors, ministry participants, and all individuals who interact with us. This Privacy Notice explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the rights you have regarding your information.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information directly from you when you interact with the church, including but not limited to:

Personal and Contact Information

• Name, address, phone number, and email address

• Age or date of birth (when relevant for ministry programs)

• Emergency contact information

Participation and Ministry Information

• Membership, attendance, and involvement records

• Prayer requests and pastoral care information (shared voluntarily)

• Registrations for events, classes, and ministries

Financial and Giving Information

• Donation records and giving history

• Payment or transaction information submitted through secure third-party providers
  (We do not store full credit or debit card numbers.)

Online Information

• Information submitted through our website forms, social media, or communication platforms

• IP address or device information when interacting with our website (if applicable)

We do not intentionally collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent, consistent with applicable laws.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for legitimate church and ministry purposes, including:

• Maintaining church membership and participation records

• Communicating church news, updates, and ministry opportunities

• Providing pastoral support and prayer

• Processing donations and issuing giving statements

• Managing events, classes, and volunteer activities

• Ensuring safety, security, and appropriate stewardship of church resources

• Complying with legal and tax obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

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3. Sharing of Information

We may share your information only when necessary and appropriate:

• With trusted service providers who assist with church operations (e.g., church management systems, giving platforms, email systems), under confidentiality obligations

• With government authorities if required by law or to protect individuals’ safety

• Internally with ministry leaders on a need-to-know basis for ministry purposes

We do not disclose prayer requests publicly without consent, and sensitive pastoral information is handled confidentially.

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4. Security and Data Protection

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While no system can be guaranteed as completely secure, we strive to protect information entrusted to us with diligence and care.

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5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill ministry purposes, legal, financial, or administrative requirements. Records may be securely archived when no longer actively needed.

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6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your relationship with the church, you may:

• Request to review or update your information

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request removal of certain personal information where appropriate

Requests can be made using the contact information below. We may need to verify identity before fulfilling requests.

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7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website or communications may include links to third-party platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites or vendors and encourage you to review their policies.

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8. Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. The most current version will always be available upon request or posted on our website if applicable.

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9. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Notice or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Calvary Christian Fellowship AG
Columbus, Ohio