Privacy Policy Christ Methodist Church of Port Saint Joe Inc.

Christ Methodist Church of Port St Joe Inc.

3449 Garrison Avenue

Port St. Joe, FL 32456

Phone: (850) 340-1933

Website:
www.christmethodistpsj.org

Effective Date: July 2026also edit this by clicking on it.

Information We Collect

    Depending on how you interact with our church, we may collect information
    including 

    Name

    Mailing address
    Email address
    Telephone number
    Prayer requests
    Event registrations
    Volunteer information
    Donation information
    Children's ministry registration information

     Other information you voluntarily

    provide through forms, emails, phone calls, or in person

    How We Use Your Information

    We use the information you provide to:

    Email Communications

    If you provide your email address, you may receive church announcements,
    newsletters, event information, ministry updates, or other church-related
    communications.

    You may request to be removed from our email communications at any time
    by contacting the church office.

    Donations

    If you make a financial contribution through our website or an online
    giving platform, payment information is processed through a secure third-party
    provider. Christ Methodist PSJ does not store your credit card or banking
    information on our website.

    Prayer Requests

    Prayer requests submitted to the church are treated with care and
    respect.

    Unless you specifically request that your prayer request be shared
    publicly, prayer requests are shared only with appropriate pastors, staff
    members, or designated prayer team members as necessary for ministry purposes.

    Children's Information

    Christ Methodist PSJ is committed to providing a safe and secure
    environment for children and youth.

    We collect only the information reasonably necessary for children's
    ministry registration, emergency contacts, attendance, and ministry
    communication.

    We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through
    our website without the consent of a parent or legal guardian when such consent
    is required.

    Christ Methodist PSJ is proud to be a MinistrySafe Trained Church. Our staff and volunteers receive
    MinistrySafe training and follow established child protection policies and
    procedures designed to provide a safe environment for every child entrusted to
    our care.

    Cookies and Website Analytics

    Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve your
    browsing experience and help us understand how visitors use our website.

    These technologies collect general, non-personally identifiable
    information such as:


       Browser type

       Device type

       Pages visited

       Time spent on the website

       General geographic region

    This information helps us improve our website and better serve our
    community.

    Third-Party Links

    Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including online
    giving platforms, social media, or ministry partners.

    We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those
    external websites.

    Information Security

    We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to
    protect the personal information entrusted to us.

    While no website or electronic transmission can be guaranteed completely
    secure, we strive to use appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

    Your Choices

    You may contact the church office at any time to:


     Update your contact information. Request correction of inaccurate

    Certain church records, including financial contribution records, may be
    retained as required by law or for legitimate ministry and administrative
    purposes.

    Changes to This Privacy Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in
    ministry practices, legal requirements, or website functionality.

    The most current version will always be posted on our website.

    Contact Us

    If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information
    is handled, please contact:

    Christ Methodist Church of Port St Joe Inc.

    3449 Garrison Avenue

    Port St. Joe, FL 32456

    Phone: (850) 340-1933

    Website: www.christmethodistpsj.org