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Privacy Policy

Providence Church / The Gathering of West Chester Inc
 

Effective Date: January 1st, 2026

 

At Providence Church, we value people over data. We are committed to stewarding your personal information with care. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

 

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through our website, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Information submitted through contact forms, event registrations, prayer requests, or newsletter sign-ups

 

Donation Information

Online donations are processed securely through Pushpay. We do not store or have direct access to your full credit or debit card information.

 

Church Engagement Information

When you register for events, join groups, volunteer, or engage in church activities through Church Center, your information is processed and stored by Planning Center, our church management system.

 

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity through Wix and Google Analytics, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referring websites

 

Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries and prayer requests

  • Communicate about church events, ministries, and updates

  • Process donations

  • Send newsletters (if you opt in)

  • Facilitate event registration and group participation

  • Improve website performance and user experience

  • Maintain the security and integrity of our systems

We do not sell your personal information.

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3. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party providers to operate our website and ministries, including:

  • Wix (website hosting and forms)

  • Pushpay (online giving platform)

  • Planning Center (church management system, including Church Center)

  • Mailchimp (email communications)

  • Google Analytics (website analytics)

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These providers may process data on our behalf in accordance with their own privacy policies.

You may review their privacy policies here:

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4. Data Security

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We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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5. Your Choices and Rights

You may:

  • Unsubscribe from email communications at any time using the unsubscribe link

  • Request access to or correction of your personal information

  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and ministry recordkeeping requirements)

To make a request, contact us using the information below.

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6. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

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7. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

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9. Contact Us

Providence Church
430 Hannum Ave,West Chester, 19381, PO Box 663
Email: info@providencewc.org
Website: providencewc.org

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