Privacy Policy

Apostolic New Earth Ministry ("ANEM Church," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

When you submit a form on our website, we collect the following personal information:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number (mobile phone number for SMS communications)
• Planned visit date
• Any optional message or question you choose to share

We also automatically collect basic technical information when you visit our website, including: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on the website, and referring website. This is gathered through standard analytics tools such as Google Analytics.

HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To respond to your visit request and follow up with you personally
• To send SMS text messages and emails related to your visit, including welcome confirmation, service reminders, event invitations, and ministry updates
• To improve our website and the experience of our visitors
• To provide pastoral care and connection opportunities

SMS MESSAGING DETAILS

By submitting our "Plan Your Visit" form and checking the consent checkbox, you opt in to receive SMS text messages from ANEM Church.

• Message frequency: Approximately 2 to 6 messages per month
• Message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier plan
• Opt out at any time by replying STOP to any text message, by calling 570-726-1661, or by emailing us directly
• For help, reply HELP to any message or call 570-726-1661

This no-sharing commitment applies specifically to phone numbers collected for SMS communications.

COOKIES AND TRACKING

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and gather basic analytics. Cookies are small files stored on your device. You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. We use Google Analytics to understand visitor behavior on our website.

DATA SECURITY

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. We rely on trusted service providers for CRM and communications, which use industry-standard security practices including encryption in transit and at rest. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

USER RIGHTS

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Right to update: Request corrections or updates to your information
• Right to delete: Request that we delete your information from our records
• Right to unsubscribe: Opt out of email communications by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email, and opt out of SMS communications by replying STOP to any text message

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at 570-726-1661.

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our website and SMS program are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted information, contact us at 570-726-1661 and we will promptly remove it.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Effective Date" at the top of this page will reflect the most recent update.

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