Please find our privacy policy below about how we obtain and use your personal information:

St. John’s on the Lake UMC collects, uses, and protects the personal information of visitors to our website, www.stjohnsmiami.org. By accessing our website, you agree to the terms of this policy.

Information We Collect:

Personal Information:

When you submit a contact form, sign up for our newsletter, or register for an event, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

Website Usage Data:

We automatically gather information like your IP address, browser type, operating system, and website navigation patterns through cookies and other tracking technologies.

How We Use Your Information:

Communicate with You:

To send you updates about church events, announcements, and newsletters, based on your subscription preferences.

Manage Membership:

To process membership information and manage your church profile, if applicable.

Improve Website Experience:

To analyze website usage data to enhance the functionality and content of our website.

Fundraising and Donations:

To process donations made through our website, if applicable.

Sharing Your Information:

Third-Party Service Providers:

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with website operation, email marketing, and data analysis, but only to the extent necessary to perform their services.

We will never share your personal information with external parties for marketing purposes.

Legal Requirements:

We may disclose your personal information if required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.

Data Security:

Safeguards: We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Your Privacy Controls:

Mobile Information Sharing:

Your mobile information will never be shared with anyone without consent.

Opt-Out:

You can unsubscribe from our email or SMS text list at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our emails or replying to an SMS text with the words, “CANCEL”, “STOP”, or “UNSUBSCRIBE”.

Access and Correction:

To access or update your personal information, please contact us at office@stjohnsmiami.org.

Children’s Privacy:

Not for Children: Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

Changes to This Policy:

Updates: We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any significant changes through our website or email.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at office@stjohnsmiami.org.

Effective Date: 1/1/2025