Effective Date: March 28, 2026
First Christian Church Baton Rouge, located at 8484 Old Hammond Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70809, respects your privacy and is committed to handling your personal information with care. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through this website, how we use it, when we may share it, and the choices available to you.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information you provide directly to us, information collected automatically through your use of the website, and information received from third-party services connected to the website.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address, if submitted
- Prayer request details
- Volunteer interest details
- Event registration information
- Newsletter signup information
- Messages or other details you submit through forms, email, or contact requests
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages viewed and time spent on the site
- Referral source
- General location data based on IP address
- Cookie and similar tracking data
Information From Third Parties
If you use features such as online giving, livestream viewing, check in tools, social media links, or embedded content, third party platforms may collect information according to their own privacy policies. These may include PayPal, Realm, video platforms, social media platforms, email service providers, and website analytics providers.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to questions, prayer requests, and ministry inquiries
- Provide updates about worship, events, ministries, and church life
- Manage volunteer signups and other participation requests
- Process donations or direct you to secure giving platforms
- Send newsletters or church communications you requested
- Operate, maintain, and improve the website
- Monitor site performance, usage, and security
- Comply with legal obligations or protect the safety, rights, and property of the church and others
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This website may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to support site functionality, remember preferences, understand how visitors use the site, and improve performance.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site features.
4. Analytics
We may use analytics tools to understand website traffic and visitor behavior. These tools may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. We use this information to improve the website and make content more useful.
5. Online Giving and Payment Processing
Online giving and certain financial transactions may be processed through third party providers such as PayPal and Realm. We do not store your full payment card information on this website unless clearly stated at the point of collection. Payment information submitted through those services is handled according to the privacy and security practices of those providers.
6. Forms, Prayer Requests, and Ministry Submissions
If you submit a contact form, prayer request, volunteer form, event form, or similar submission, we may use the information you provide to respond, follow up, coordinate ministry activity, or provide support.
Please do not submit private medical, financial, or other highly sensitive information through public or general website forms unless the form specifically asks for it and states how it will be handled.
7. Livestreams, Embedded Content, and Social Media
This website may include embedded videos, livestream tools, social media feeds, map tools, calendars, or links to third party platforms. Those services may collect data about your interaction with the content, use cookies, or track your activity according to their own privacy practices.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third party websites, apps, or platforms. We encourage you to review their policies before using those services.
8. Email Communications
If you subscribe to a newsletter or church email list, we may send updates about worship, events, ministry life, service opportunities, and other related church communications. You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email, if available, or by contacting us directly.
9. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in these limited situations:
- With service providers who help us operate the website or communicate with users
- With payment and giving providers to process donations
- With ministry staff or authorized church leaders when needed to respond to your request
- When required by law, court order, or legal process
- When needed to protect rights, safety, security, or property
10. Data Retention
We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably needed for ministry, administrative, legal, security, or operational purposes. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.
11. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information. No website, system, or method of transmission is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Your Choices and Rights
You may request that we:
- Provide access to personal information you submitted to us
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete information, when appropriate and allowed by law
- Stop sending certain communications
Depending on where you live, you may have additional privacy rights under applicable law. To make a privacy related request, contact us using the information below.
13. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed to children under 13 for the purpose of collecting personal information online. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate consent where required. If you believe a child has provided personal information through this website, please contact us so we can review and address the issue.
14. Public Content and User Submissions
If you submit content for publication, such as testimonials, ministry stories, prayer updates intended for public sharing, event content, or similar materials, we may publish that content with your permission or as otherwise described at the point of submission.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
First Christian Church Baton Rouge
8484 Old Hammond Hwy.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: 225-926-4175
Email: churchoffice@fccbrla.org
Website: https://fccbrla.org/