This privacy policy ("policy") will help you understand how Castle Rock UMC ("us", "we", "our") uses and protects the data you provide to us when you visit and use castlerockumc.org ("website", "service") and any pages therein. Your usage of this website constitutes agreement with this privacy policy.
1. Privacy Policy
Castle Rock United Methodist Church respects your privacy. We collect only the information you voluntarily provide through forms or newsletter sign-ups. Your data will never be sold or shared outside of our church or the West Columbia River Cooperative network.
2. Photo and Video Policy
We celebrate church life through photos and videos shared on our website and social media. If you prefer not to appear in public images, please notify the church office or email [insert contact email].
3. Safe Sanctuaries Policy
Castle Rock UMC follows the United Methodist Safe Sanctuaries guidelines to protect children, youth, and vulnerable adults. All volunteers working with these groups are background-checked and trained to maintain a safe, nurturing environment.
4. Accessibility Statement
We are committed to accessibility in worship and online. If you encounter barriers to participation—physical, visual, or digital—please let us know so we can improve access for all.
5. Inclusivity Statement
We believe every person is a child of God. Castle Rock UMC welcomes all people—regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, or background—to worship, learn, and serve with us.
6. Financial Transparency
As part of the United Methodist Church, we maintain accountability through annual reports, conference oversight, and open financial communication with members.
We reserve the right to change this policy at any given time, of which you will be promptly updated. If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page.
What User Data We Collect
When you visit the website, we may collect the following data for statistics-related purposes. This data is collected anonymously.
- Your IP address.
- Time of Site Visitation
- Your Web Browser
- URL From Which You Were Referred
You may encounter an online contact form or an online form requesting information. Any information you willingly submit in these forms will be used for the purpose the form was created. This information is stored internally until it's usage is no longer needed.
Why We Collect Your Data
We are collecting your data for several reasons:
- To better understand your needs.
- To improve your website experience.
- To further interactions with those interested in our operations.
Safeguarding and Securing the Data
Castle Rock UMC is committed to securing your data and keeping it confidential. Castle Rock UMC has done all in its power to prevent data theft, unauthorized access, and disclosure by implementing the latest technologies and software, which help us safeguard all the information we collect online.
Our Cookie Policy
We issue cookies to customize the website according to your selections, but no personal information is stored in these cookies. Cookies can be disabled in your web browser's settings. Please note that cookies don't allow us to gain control of your computer in any way. If third-party plugins are being used on the website, they may issue cookies, and you are subject to their privacy policies and terms of use.
Links to Other Websites
Our website contains links that lead to other websites. If you click on these links, Castle Rock UMC is not held responsible for your data and privacy protection. Visiting those websites is not governed by this privacy policy agreement. Make sure to read the privacy policy documentation of the website you go to from our website.
Restricting the Collection of your Personal Data
At some point, you might wish to restrict the use and collection of your personal data. You can achieve this by doing the following:
If you have already agreed to share your information with us, feel free to contact us via email and we will be more than happy to change this for you. Castle Rock UMC will not lease, sell or distribute your personal information to any third parties, unless we have your permission. We might do so if the law forces us. Your personal information will be used when we need to send you promotional materials if you agree to this privacy policy.