Effective Date: August 13, 2026

Last Updated: October 28, 2026

The Church of the Living God ("Church," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, submit a form, register for an event, make a donation, request prayer, communicate with us, or interact with the Church online — including through Meta Instant Forms and lead-form advertisements on Facebook and Instagram operated by the Church.

By using this website or submitting a Church lead form, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We May Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Name, email address, telephone number, and mailing address

Information submitted through "Plan Your Visit" forms, contact forms, or prayer requests

Event, ministry, or volunteer registration details

Giving and donation details

Communication preferences and other information you voluntarily provide

This policy also applies to information submitted through Church-operated Meta Instant Forms (Facebook/Instagram lead ads). We may also automatically receive standard technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited.

2. How We Use Your Information

Information collected through this website or through Church-operated lead forms may be used to:

Respond to questions, prayer requests, and contact inquiries

Help guests plan a visit and coordinate attendance

Provide information about worship services, ministries, events, and programs

Send SMS text messages and email communications for which you have provided appropriate consent

Facilitate online giving and process event registrations

Maintain internal records, ensure website security, and comply with legal obligations

Submitting a "Plan Your Visit" form or a lead form does not automatically subscribe you to recurring promotional marketing communications.

3. SMS & Mobile Terms (A2P 10DLC Mandatory Compliance)

If you voluntarily provide your mobile telephone number and consent to receive text messages on our website or through an opt-in form, the Church may send communications relating to services, events, ministries, guest follow-up, reminders, or other Church-related matters consistent with your consent.

No Automated Requirement: Consent to receive text messages is strictly voluntary and is not a condition of making a donation, attending a service, or participating in any Church activity.

Message Rates & Frequency: Message frequency may vary depending on your interactions with us. Standard message and data rates may apply.

How to Opt-Out: You may withdraw your consent to receive text messages at any time. Simply reply STOP to any text message received, or contact us directly to be removed from our texting lists.

Help & Assistance: Reply HELP for assistance or information.

Strict Mobile Data Privacy (Carriers Compliance Guarantee):
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

4. Non-Sharing of Mobile Information

The Church does not sell, rent, trade, or share personal information or mobile phone numbers with third parties for their independent marketing or promotional purposes.

Mobile opt-in data and text messaging consent will NEVER be sold or shared with third parties, affiliates, lead generators, or data brokers.

5. Prayer Requests and Sensitive Information

Prayer requests and pastoral communications may contain personal or sensitive details. We encourage users not to submit highly sensitive confidential information through ordinary public forms. Prayer requests may be shared with appropriate pastors, staff, or prayer team members as necessary to respond, unless you explicitly request for it to remain confidential.

6. Online Donations and Payment Security

When you make an online donation, payments are processed securely through certified third-party payment processors. The Church receives transaction details (name, amount, contact details) for recordkeeping. Payment card and banking information are handled directly by the payment processor and are not stored on Church servers.

7. Third-Party Service Providers

The Church may use third-party service providers (such as website hosting, SMS communication gateways, CRM platforms, and email delivery platforms) solely to assist in Church operations. These providers are obligated to protect your information and process it only as instructed by the Church.

8. Cookies and Technical Analytics

Our website uses standard cookies, analytics tools, and performance tracking to improve user experience, monitor traffic, and manage online forms. You can disable or restrict cookies via your browser settings.

9. Children's Privacy

Our general website is intended for adults and families. Parents or legal guardians should submit registration or ministry information on behalf of minor children. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

10. Data Security & Retention

We maintain reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect personal information under our control. Personal information is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill ministry operations, maintain legal and financial records, and satisfy reporting obligations.

11. Your Choices & Opt-Out Options

You have the right to:

Update, correct, or request deletion of your personal information

Opt out of receiving email communications via the unsubscribe link

Opt out of SMS communications at any time by texting STOP

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our ministry, website, technology, or carrier compliance regulations. The revised policy will be

posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our mobile SMS practices, please contact us at:

Organization: The Church of the Living God

Address: 4300 Military Rd. NW, Washington, DC 20015

Phone: (240) 321-9734

Email: [email protected]