Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 2, 2025

Redeemer Merced (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide through our website, https://redeemermerced.com (“Site”).

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information You Provide

  • Name, email address, phone number (e.g., through contact forms or newsletter signups)
  • Payment or donation information (processed securely via third-party services)
  • Any other information you voluntarily submit

b. Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Referring website
  • Device type and operating system

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Communicate with you (e.g., respond to messages or prayer requests)
  • Send newsletters or ministry updates (if you’ve opted in)
  • Process donations or registrations
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email newsletter platforms, donation processors)
  • Legal authorities if required by law or in the case of suspected fraud or harm
  • Church staff and volunteers for ministry-related purposes only

All third-party partners are required to maintain confidentiality and security.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, analytics, and similar technologies to:

  • Understand how visitors use our Site
  • Improve functionality and performance
  • Provide a more personalized experience

You can modify your browser settings to disable cookies, but some features of the Site may not function properly.

5. Your Choices and Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information
  • Opt out of receiving newsletters or other communications
  • Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you (subject to verification)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: RedeemerMerced@yahoo.com

6. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your information using secure technologies and trusted partners. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top. Your continued use of the Site constitutes your agreement to the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: RedeemerMerced@yahoo.com