Privacy Policy

 Effective Date: August 4, 2026

St. James Missionary Baptist Church ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the trust of everyone who visits our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our online services.

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Prayer requests
• Event registrations
• Ministry inquiries
• Online giving information

We may also collect non-personal information such as your browser type, device information, IP address, and website usage statistics to improve your browsing experience.

We are grateful for your generosity and take the security of your donations seriously.

When you make a contribution through our online giving platform:

• Payment information is processed through a secure third-party payment provider.
• St. James Missionary Baptist Church does not store or have access to your complete credit card or banking information.
• All online transactions are encrypted using industry-standard security measures.
• Your donation information is used solely for processing contributions, providing donation records, and complying with legal and financial reporting requirements.

We use the information you provide to:

• Respond to inquiries
• Communicate church news and upcoming events
• Process online donations
• Register participants for church activities
• Provide requested ministry services
• Improve our website and online experience
• Maintain church records as required by law

We respect your privacy.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Information may be shared only:

• With trusted service providers who assist in operating our website or processing online donations
• When required by law
• To protect the safety, rights, or property of the church or others

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us understand how visitors use our website and allow certain features to function properly.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. While no method of electronic transmission is completely secure, we strive to use commercially accepted security practices.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including online giving platforms and social media pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites.

Our website is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent.

You may request to:

• Review the personal information we maintain about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request removal from church communications (excluding legally required donation records)

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us.

St. James Missionary Baptist Church
1835 Bunche Street
Melbourne, FL 32935

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