Privacy Policy

New Life Friends Church
Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 17, 2025

New Life Friends Church (“New Life,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to respecting and protecting the privacy of our congregation members, visitors, volunteers, donors, and community members. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share personal information across our communications and ministries.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you interact with New Life, including:

Contact Information
Name, phone number, email address, mailing address

Church & Ministry Information
Participation in services, events, small groups, ministries, volunteering, or outreach programs

Communication Preferences
Preferences related to phone calls, emails, and text messages, including opt-in and opt-out requests

Website & Form Submissions
Information voluntarily provided through online forms, event registrations, prayer requests, or contact forms

We only collect information that is reasonably necessary to support church communication and ministry purposes.

2. How We Use Personal Information

New Life uses personal information to support church life and ministry, including:

Communicating about worship services, events, and church activities

Sharing ministry updates, announcements, and opportunities to get involved

Responding to questions, prayer requests, or pastoral inquiries

Coordinating volunteers and ministry teams

Providing general church-related communication and support

We do not use personal information for commercial advertising or marketing.

3. Communications (Phone, Email & SMS)

If you provide your contact information, New Life may communicate with you via:

Phone calls

Emails

Text messages (SMS)

These communications are church-related and may include service reminders, event notifications, ministry updates, or general church communication.

You may request to stop receiving communications at any time:

By replying STOP to text messages

By contacting us directly

By requesting removal from email or call lists

We will honor all communication preferences promptly.

4. Information Sharing

New Life does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Information may be shared only:

With trusted service providers who help us operate communication systems (such as phone or email platforms)

When required by law

To protect the safety, rights, or integrity of the church or its members

SMS consent and communication preferences are not shared with third parties or affiliates.

5. Data Security & Confidentiality

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect personal information, including:

Limiting access to authorized staff or volunteers

Using secure systems where feasible

Treating personal and pastoral communications with care and discretion

While no system can guarantee absolute security, we are intentional about protecting the information entrusted to us.

6. External Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites or platforms. New Life is not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.

7. Your Choices & Rights

You may:

Request updates or corrections to your information

Ask how your information is used

Request to stop receiving communications at any time

8. Contact Information

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

New Life Friends Church
📞 360 694 6843
🌐 https://newlifefriendschurch.org/contact
contact@newlifefriendschurch.org