LEFC PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: March 10, 2026

Lancaster Evangelical Free Church ("LEFC," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of those who visit our website and engage with our ministry. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with our website or ministry:

  • Contact information — such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address, collected through our website contact form or in-person registration.
  • Payment information — such as donation details (name, amount, and payment method) when you give online or in person. Payment card data is processed securely by our payment processor and is not stored on our servers.
  • Account information — such as username and password if you create an account to access church resources or event registration.
  • Website usage data — including pages visited, browser type, device type, and IP address, collected automatically through analytics tools and cookies.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries submitted through our contact form.
  • To process and acknowledge donations and financial gifts.
  • To send updates, newsletters, or ministry communications (with your consent).
  • To maintain and improve our website and online services.
  • To manage event registrations and church programs.
  • As part of our normal operations of the church interacting with our congregation.

HOW WE USE SHARE INFORMATION

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with individuals or organizations outside of Lancaster Evangelical Free Church, except in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service providers — We may share information with trusted third-party vendors (such as our payment processor or email platform) solely to provide services on our behalf. These vendors are required to protect your information and may not use it for any other purpose.
  • Legal obligations — We may disclose information if required by law or in response to a valid legal process (e.g., a court order or subpoena).
  • With your consent — We may share information in any other manner with your explicit permission

We do not share your personal information with other churches, ministries, or organizations without your consent.

COOKIES AND WEBSITE ANALYTICS

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand how visitors use our site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use this data to improve our website experience.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of our website.

DATA SECURITY

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Payment information is transmitted using industry-standard encryption (TLS/SSL).

While we take data security seriously, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and to contact us promptly if you suspect any unauthorized use of your account.

RETENTION OF INFORMATION

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Financial giving records are retained in accordance with applicable legal and accounting requirements. You may request deletion of your personal information at any time (see "Your Rights" below).

YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal retention obligations.
  • Opt out of receiving non-essential communications from us at any time.

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

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Lancaster Evangelical Free Church

419 Pierson Road, Lititz, PA 17543

Phone: 717-626-5332

Website: www.lefc.net

This policy was adopted by Lancaster Evangelical Free Church and is reviewed periodically by church leadership.