Southwest Christian Church ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit our website or interact with us online.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you use our website, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
We may also automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address (if provided)
- Prayer requests
- Event registrations
- Volunteer or ministry interest forms
- Contact form submissions
- Any additional information you choose to provide
We may also automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Date and time of your visit
- Website usage information through cookies or analytics tools
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
We will only use your information for ministry-related purposes and will not sell your personal information.
- Respond to questions and inquiries
- Follow up on prayer requests or ministry interests
- Communicate church news, events, and ministry updates
- Process event registrations
- Improve our website and visitor experience
- Maintain the security and functionality of our website
- Comply with legal obligations when necessary
We will only use your information for ministry-related purposes and will not sell your personal information.
Prayer Requests
Prayer requests submitted through our website are received by members of our pastoral staff and designated prayer team members.
Please include only information you are comfortable sharing. If you would like your request to remain confidential, please indicate this within your submission, and we will make every reasonable effort to honor your request.
Please include only information you are comfortable sharing. If you would like your request to remain confidential, please indicate this within your submission, and we will make every reasonable effort to honor your request.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and better understand how visitors use our website.
These technologies may collect anonymous information such as:
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.
These technologies may collect anonymous information such as:
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on the site
- Device type
- Browser information
- General geographic location
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.
Third-Party Services
Our website is hosted through SnapPages by Subsplash and may utilize third-party services that assist with website hosting, communications, forms, online giving (if enabled), or analytics.
These third-party providers maintain their own privacy policies and security practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when interacting with their services.
Our website utilizes online giving features seamlessly integrated with Subsplash Giving. When you choose to make a financial contribution, your personal transaction data is collected directly by Subsplash and its gateway processors. Southwest Christian Church does not store, view, or process full credit card numbers or bank account numbers on our local servers.
All payment transmissions are fully protected via secure TLS 1.2+ encryption pipelines, and our processing infrastructure maintains strict PCI-DSS Level 1 Compliance, SOC1, and SSAE 18 standards to ensure the highest tier of financial data security. If you utilize our Text-to-Give functionality, you agree to receive automated confirmation text messages. Message and data rates may apply, and you can opt out at any time by texting STOP. No mobile information or phone numbers collected for SMS/Text-to-Give features will be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
These third-party providers maintain their own privacy policies and security practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when interacting with their services.
Our website utilizes online giving features seamlessly integrated with Subsplash Giving. When you choose to make a financial contribution, your personal transaction data is collected directly by Subsplash and its gateway processors. Southwest Christian Church does not store, view, or process full credit card numbers or bank account numbers on our local servers.
All payment transmissions are fully protected via secure TLS 1.2+ encryption pipelines, and our processing infrastructure maintains strict PCI-DSS Level 1 Compliance, SOC1, and SSAE 18 standards to ensure the highest tier of financial data security. If you utilize our Text-to-Give functionality, you agree to receive automated confirmation text messages. Message and data rates may apply, and you can opt out at any time by texting STOP. No mobile information or phone numbers collected for SMS/Text-to-Give features will be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our email communications, you may receive updates about:
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in our emails or by contacting the church office.
- Church news
- Upcoming events
- Ministry opportunities
- Special announcements
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in our emails or by contacting the church office.
Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share information only when:
We may share information only when:
- Necessary to provide requested services
- Working with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website or ministry
- Required by law
- Necessary to protect the safety, rights, or property of Southwest Christian Church or others
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect the information you provide.
While no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, we strive to use commercially reasonable safeguards to protect your personal information.
While no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, we strive to use commercially reasonable safeguards to protect your personal information.
Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental involvement. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Southwest Christian Church
10500 Old Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78748
Phone: (512) 280-7922
Email: office@swccaustin.org
Southwest Christian Church
10500 Old Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78748
Phone: (512) 280-7922
Email: office@swccaustin.org