Privacy Policy

​St. Paul United Methodist Church ("St. Paul," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of website visitors, congregation members, and anyone who interacts with us online or in person. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit stpaulumcdallas.org or engage with our communications and programs.

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By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.

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1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly: Contact information such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you submit a contact form, prayer request, or newsletter signup. Donation and giving information when you make a gift through our online giving platform (PayPal, Zelle, CashApp). St. Paul does not store your credit card or bank account details. Volunteer and ministry information when you register for an event, program, or ministry. Any other information you choose to provide when communicating with us by email, phone, or in person.

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Information Collected Automatically: Website usage data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on pages, collected through cookies and analytics tools. Device information such as the type of device you used to access our website.

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Information from Third-Party Tools: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. We use email communication platforms (currently MailChimp and ChMeetings) to send newsletters, announcements, and event communications.

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2. How We Use Your Information​

We use the information we collect to respond to your inquiries, prayer requests, and communications; send newsletters, announcements, and event invitations you've requested; process donations and provide giving records for tax purposes; administer ministries, programs, and events; improve our website and services; comply with legal obligations; and fulfill our mission as a church and nonprofit. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for commercial purposes.

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3. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your experience and understand site traffic. Necessary cookies are required for the site to function and cannot be disabled. Analytics cookies (via Google Analytics) and functional cookies can be disabled through your browser settings.

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4. How We Share Your Information.

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it with trusted service providers who help operate our website, process donations, and send communications, all contractually required to keep it confidential; when required by law; to protect the rights, property, or safety of St. Paul or the public; or with your consent.

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5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, though no method of internet transmission or storage is completely secure. Donations and financial transactions go through third-party platforms with their own security standards.

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6. Third Party Links

Our website may link to third-party sites, including social media platforms and external ministry resources. This policy applies only to our own website. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

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7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If we learn we've inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

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8. Your Rights and Choices

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations. You may opt out of communications at any time via the unsubscribe link or by contacting us. You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

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9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this policy at any time. We'll update the Effective Date above when we do. Continued use of our website after changes means you accept the updated policy.

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10. Contact Us

St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1816 Routh Street, Dallas, TX 75201. Email: technology@spumcd.net.