for St. John’s United Methodist Church
Effective Date: October 30, 2026
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when registering for events, subscribing to newsletters, submitting prayer requests, or utilizing our online tithing tools. This may include your name, email, phone number, and mailing address.
2. Online Giving and Financial Transactions
All online donations and tithes are processed securely through our third-party processing partner, PayPal. St. John’s UMC does not store or directly retain your credit card or financial account numbers on our servers.
3. Children’s Privacy
We are deeply committed to protecting the privacy of young children. Any data collected regarding minors for children’s ministry or youth events requires explicit parental or guardian consent. We do not intentionally harvest data from children under the age of 13 without verification.
4. Third-Party Integrations
Our website embeds services from other providers to enhance your experience (such as YouTube or Vimeo for livestreaming sermons, and Google Maps for directions). These services may drop cookies or track usage data according to their individual privacy frameworks.
5. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding your data or wish to request its removal, please contact our administrative office at office@stjohnstx.com.