Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 2, 2026
Calvary Chapel Cooperative respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through CalvaryChapelCooperative.com.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and the rights available to you regarding your information.
Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Church or ministry affiliation
- Information submitted through contact forms
- Information provided when subscribing to our mailing list or newsletter
- Information submitted through event registrations
- Information associated with donations or contributions
We may also automatically collect certain information when you visit the Website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Referring websites
- Pages visited
- Date and time of access
- Website interaction and usage data
How We Use Information
We use information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Communicate about ministry initiatives, events, resources, and opportunities
- Send newsletters and updates
- Administer events and registrations
- Facilitate donations and contributions
- Improve Website functionality and user experience
- Analyze Website traffic and engagement
- Maintain ministry records
- Fulfill legal obligations
Email Communications
We use Mailchimp and other communication tools to distribute newsletters, announcements, and ministry updates.
You may unsubscribe from our communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Donations
Online donations may be processed through Planning Center and its affiliated payment processors.
We do not store complete credit card or banking information on our Website. Payment information is collected and processed directly by Planning Center and its payment providers in accordance with their own privacy and security policies.
We encourage users to review the privacy practices of Planning Center when making donations through our Website.
Cookies and Analytics
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors interact with our content.
We utilize Google Analytics to gather aggregate information regarding Website usage, including:
- Visitor activity
- Traffic sources
- Device information
- Geographic region
- Pages viewed
- Session duration
Google Analytics may use cookies to collect this information.
Users may configure browser settings to decline cookies; however, some features of the Website may not function properly.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party providers to support our operations, including:
- Mailchimp for email communications
- Planning Center for donations, registrations, and ministry administration
- Google Analytics for Website analytics
- Website hosting providers
- Event registration platforms
These providers may process personal information on our behalf and are expected to safeguard such information appropriately.
Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
We may share information with service providers who assist us in operating the Website and administering ministry activities.
We may also disclose information when required by law or when necessary to protect our rights, users, or ministry operations.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain ministry records.
Rights of California Residents
If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect
- Request access to personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal information, subject to certain exceptions
- Limit certain uses of sensitive personal information, if applicable
- Receive equal service regardless of exercising privacy rights
Calvary Chapel Cooperative does not sell personal information.
Requests regarding California privacy rights may be submitted through our contact information below.
Rights of European Union Residents
If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you may have rights under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
These rights may include:
- Access to personal information
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of personal information
- Restriction of processing
- Objection to processing
- Withdrawal of consent
- Data portability
Where processing is based upon consent, you may withdraw consent at any time.
Requests regarding these rights may be submitted through our contact information below.
Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to other ministries, organizations, or external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.
Children's Privacy
Our Website is intended primarily for adults involved in ministry, church leadership, and cooperative initiatives. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
If we become aware that information from a child has been collected without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.
Changes to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.
Contact Us
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
Calvary Chapel Cooperative
CalvaryChapelCooperative.com
Email: connect@calvarychapelcooperative.com