Privacy Policy

Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, services, and communications.

1. Definitions

Personal Data
Information that identifies or can identify an individual.

Usage Data
Data collected automatically from use of the Service, such as page visits and interaction data.

Cookies
Small data files stored on your device.

Data Controller
The entity that determines how and why personal data is processed. We are the Data Controller.

Service Providers
Third parties that process data on our behalf.

User
Any individual using our Service.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Data

We may collect the following information:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • City, state, and ZIP/postal code

  • Any information submitted through forms

Usage Data

We may collect the following information automatically:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

  • Time and date of visits

  • Diagnostic and device data

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

  • Provide and maintain our services

  • Communicate with you regarding updates, events, or support

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Improve website functionality and performance

  • Monitor usage and detect issues

  • Send communications where you have provided consent

4. Communications and Marketing

If you opt in, we may send newsletters, event updates, and ministry-related communications. You may opt out at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our messages or by contacting us directly.

5. SMS Communications and Terms of Service

By opting into SMS communications through a web form or other medium, you agree to receive text messages from Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. These messages may include:

  • Account notifications

  • Event updates

  • Service or ministry-related communications

  • Conversational or support messages

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.

You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message. For assistance, reply HELP or visit https://cccm.com.

SMS Data Privacy

We respect your privacy. No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

All categories above exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent. This information will not be shared with any third parties.

We may share information only with service providers necessary to deliver SMS services, and only for operational purposes.

6. Retention of Data

We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.

7. Transfer of Data

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on systems outside your jurisdiction. We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is handled securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

8. Disclosure of Data

We do not sell your personal information.

We may disclose data:

  • To comply with legal obligations

  • To protect rights, property, or safety

  • In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer

9. Service Providers

We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our services, provide analytics, process payments, and deliver communications. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.

10. Analytics

We may use tools such as Google Analytics to monitor and analyze usage of our website. You can learn more about Google's privacy practices at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/.

11. Payments

We may use third-party payment processors including:

  • Authorize.net

  • Stripe

  • Webconnex

  • Square

  • EasyTithe

  • Paycom

  • Pushpay

We do not store your full payment card details.

12. Email Communications

We may use platforms such as MailChimp to manage email communications. Subscriber data is accessible only to authorized personnel and is used solely for communication purposes.

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of third-party sites.

14. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

15. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to certain processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

16. Security of Data

We use commercially reasonable safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure.

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

18. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:

Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa
3800 S. Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704

Email: support@calvarychapel.com

By using our services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.