First Apostolic Church Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy – First Apostolic Church of Sandwich (FAC)

Effective Date: February 4, 2026

First Apostolic Church of Sandwich (FAC) (“FAC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Statement explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

1) Information We Collect

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Contact information (name, email address, phone number, mailing address)
  • Church involvement information (volunteer availability, ministry interests, event participation)
  • Form responses you submit through our website or through church tools (examples: registration forms, sign-ups, surveys)
  • Communication content (messages or emails you send to us)

We may also collect limited technical information when you visit our website, such as:

  • IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited (typically through standard website logs and analytics)

2) How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Communicate with you about church services, events, and ministry opportunities
  • Coordinate volunteers, schedules, and ministry teams
  • Respond to requests (prayer requests, questions, follow-up, support)
  • Manage church operations such as attendance, planning, and internal coordination
  • Improve our website and communications

3) How We Share Information

FAC does not sell your personal information.

We may share information only in limited situations:

  • With authorized church leadership or volunteers who need the information to carry out ministry or administrative duties (access is limited and role-based)
  • With service providers that help us operate church communications and tools (for example: website hosting, email, scheduling, forms, file storage)
  • If required by law or to protect the safety of individuals and the church

4) Church Tools and Third-Party Services

FAC may use tools to help with communication, scheduling, and document sharing (for example: email, calendars, sign-up forms, and collaboration platforms). These providers may process data as part of delivering their services.

If you receive an invitation or link to a church form or document, access may require authentication and may be governed by the provider’s privacy practices in addition to this statement.

5) Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies for basic site operation and, in some cases, for analytics (understanding what pages are helpful). You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

6) Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information using administrative and technical safeguards. However, no system can guarantee 100% security.

7) Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill ministry and administrative purposes, or as required by law. If you request deletion, we will honor requests when reasonably possible, except when records must be retained for legal, security, or operational reasons.

8) Your Choices and Requests

You may request to:

  • Review or correct your personal information
  • Request deletion of your information (when applicable)
  • Opt out of non-essential communications (where feasible)

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

9) Children’s Privacy

FAC ministries may include youth and children. We encourage parents/guardians to supervise online interactions. If you believe a child has provided us personal information without appropriate consent, please contact us and we will address it.

10) Changes to This Privacy Statement

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

11) Contact Us

First Apostolic Church of Sandwich (FAC)

Website: facsandwich.org

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (recommended)

Or contact our church office through the contact information listed on our website.