Destiny Church Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1-1-25

Destiny Church (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our church through our website, mobile communications, events, or in person.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information: Name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and similar details provided through forms, online giving, event registrations, or ministry sign-ups.

  • Payment Information: If you give online or purchase materials, we collect necessary payment details (processed securely by our payment processor; we do not store credit card numbers).

  • Communication Data: Text message opt-ins, email subscriptions, prayer requests, or feedback.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Communicate about church services, events, classes, and ministry opportunities.

  • Process donations and provide tax receipts.

  • Respond to inquiries and prayer requests.

  • Improve our website, communications, and ministry operations.

3. Sharing of Information

  • No Sale of Personal Data: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with anyone or any group.

  • Limited Sharing: Your information may be shared only with trusted service providers who perform functions on our behalf (such as email or payment processors). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and may use your data only to provide requested services.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

  • “SMS opt-in and phone numbers collected for SMS consent will not be shared with any third party or affiliate company.”

4. Mobile/Text Messaging

  • Consent: When you opt in to receive text messages from Destiny Church, you consent to receive periodic messages about events, services, or updates.

  • No Third-Party Sharing: No mobile opt-in or text message consent will be shared with third parties or affiliates.

5. Your Choices and Rights

  • You may opt out of email or text communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or replying STOP to text messages.

  • You may request to review, correct, or delete your personal information by contacting us.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. The latest version will always be posted on our website with the effective date.

8. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

Destiny Church
1425 N. 6th Street
Springfield, Illinois 62702-2621
Email: Office @ Destiny217.org
Phone: 1-217-685-4124