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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10.30.2025

Upstream Church (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with our online services.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information You Provide

  • Name, email address, phone number, and other contact information you submit through forms (e.g., contact forms, event registrations, volunteer sign-ups).

  • Donation or payment information if you give online.

b. Non-Personal Information

  • IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited on our website.

  • Analytics data to help us understand how visitors use the site and improve user experience.

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, track website usage, and deliver relevant content.

  • You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features may not function properly.
     

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes including:

  • Responding to your inquiries and providing requested information.

  • Managing events, ministries, and volunteer opportunities.

  • Sending newsletters, updates, and other church communications.

  • Processing donations securely.

  • Analyzing website usage to improve services.

  • Complying with legal obligations.
     

3. How We Share Your Information

  • We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

  • We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website, process donations, or deliver communications.

  • We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.

  • Aggregate or anonymized data may be shared for reporting or research purposes.
     

4. Data Security

  • We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.

  • No method of transmission over the internet or storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
     

5. Third-Party Links

  • Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

  • We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
     

6. Your Privacy Choices

  • You may opt-out of receiving communications from us by clicking “unsubscribe” on emails or contacting us directly.

  • You may request to access, update, or delete your personal information by contacting us.
     

7. Children’s Privacy

  • Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

  • If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.
     

8. Retention of Information

  • We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
     

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

  • We may update this policy from time to time.

  • Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

  • Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
     

10. Contact Us

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

Email: upstreamchurchmn@gmail.com
 

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