Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

When you submit a contact form on our website, we collect your name, email address, and any additional information you choose to provide.

Integration with Church Center

Our website integrates with the Church Center platform for event registrations, online giving, and group participation. When you use these features, you may be redirected to pages hosted by Church Center. Information you provide for event details, donations, and group sign-ups is collected and processed according to Church Center’s own privacy policy, terms of service, and cookie practices. We encourage you to review Church Center’s privacy policy and terms for details on how your information is handled, including any payment processing that occurs on their platform.

Analytics

We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to gather non-identifying information about how visitors use our site, including pages viewed, time spent, device type, and approximate location.

How We Use Information

We use the information you provide to respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form. We also use analytics data to analyze and improve our website’s performance, usability, and content.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Information may be shared only with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, or when required by law or to protect our legal rights.

Donations and Payments

If you make donations or payments through our website, these transactions are processed securely through Church Center and their third-party payment processors. The Chapel Ocala does not store or have access to your payment card information. For more information about how payment data is handled and secured, please refer to Church Center’s privacy policy and the security standards of their payment processors.

Photo, Video, and Livestream Notice

During church services and events, The Chapel Ocala may photograph, record video, or livestream activities. These images and recordings may be used for church communications, including our website, social media, and promotional materials. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please notify a staff member or choose seating areas designated as outside camera views. If you wish to request the removal of a specific image or video, please contact us at info@thechapelocala.com.

Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained only as long as needed to respond to your inquiry. Analytics data is retained according to the policies of the analytics provider.

Cookies

Our site may use cookies and similar technologies for analytics purposes. You can control or disable cookies using your browser settings.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, update, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at: info@thechapelocala.com.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We do not provide separate notifications of material changes beyond updating this page.