PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: January 17, 2026

1. Introduction
El Bethel Missionary Baptist Church (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website elbethel.com. By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways:
A. Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
* Fill out a “Plan Your Visit” or contact form.
* Submit a prayer request.
* Register for an event.
* Make a donation (processed securely via third-party providers like Givelify or PayPal).
* Examples of data: Name, Email Address, Phone Number.
B. Information Collected Automatically (Cookies)
We use cookies and tracking technologies (including Google Analytics 4 and Google Ads) to analyze website traffic and improve your user experience. These tools may collect:
* Your IP address.
* Browser type and operating system.
* Pages you viewed and links you clicked.
* Important: We do not combine this anonymous data with your personal identity.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
* Respond to your inquiries and prayer requests.
* Process donations and issue tax receipts.
* Send you updates about church services and events (via email or text, only if you opted in).
* Improve our website performance using analytics.

4. Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others.
We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website or serving you (e.g., email marketing platforms, donation processors), so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

5. Your Rights & Opt-Out
You have the right to:
* Unsubscribe: You may unsubscribe from our emails or text messages at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in the email or replying “STOP” to texts.
* Request Deletion: You may contact us to request the deletion of your personal data from our records.

6. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
El Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
25295 Grand River Ave
Redford, MI 48240
Email: admin@elbethel.net
Phone: (313) 532-7897