Effective Date: February 2026

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At Murph Emmanuel AME Church, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with us online. This policy is available anywhere personally identifiable information may be requested.

This policy applies to information collected through the Murph Emmanuel AME Church website and online services.

Information We Collect

This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected or submitted on the Murph Emmanuel AME Church website.

We may collect the following types of personal information when you voluntarily provide it through forms or other interactions with our website:

• Name

• Email address

• Mailing address

• Phone number

• Other information you choose to provide (such as prayer requests, event registrations, or ministry inquiries)

We may also automatically collect certain information about your visit, such as:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Website usage data

This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and allows us to improve the user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide for purposes including:

• Responding to questions or communications

• Registering you for events or programs

• Managing donations or contributions you choose to make

• Providing information or resources you request

• Sending church updates, announcements, or ministry information

• Improving our website and communications

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only when necessary to provide services you request (such as processing donations) or when required by law.

SMS Communications

If you provide your phone number, you may choose to receive SMS text messages from Murph Emmanuel AME Church related to church announcements, ministry updates, event notifications, or administrative communications.

By providing your phone number and opting in, you consent to receive SMS messages from Murph Emmanuel AME Church.

SMS details:

• Message frequency may vary

• Message and data rates may apply

• Reply STOP to opt out of SMS messages

• Reply HELP for assistance

SMS consent is not a condition of participation in church services or activities.

We do not share SMS consent or phone numbers with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information about how visitors use the site. Cookies help us improve functionality and understand visitor behavior.

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, although some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party service providers to support our website operations, such as:

• Donation or payment processors

• Email or messaging services

• Website analytics providers

These providers may have access to limited personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf. We require these providers to safeguard your information and use it only for authorized purposes.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we learn that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected without consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

Your Choices and Rights

You may choose not to provide certain information, though doing so may limit your ability to participate in certain activities such as event registrations or receiving updates.

You may also request to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you

• Correct or update your personal information

• Request deletion of your personal information

• Unsubscribe from communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information below.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes are made, the Effective Date at the top of this page will be updated. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Murph Emmanuel AME Church
4151 Don Julio Blvd.
North Highlands, CA 95660

Phone: 916-332-7749
Email: murphemmanuelamechurch@gmail.com