Redeemer Church of Montclair (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This policy explains how your information is collected, used, and disclosed by our website located at https://redeemermontclair.com (“Website”).

1. Who We Are

Redeemer Church of Montclair is a Christian church located in Montclair, New Jersey. Our Website provides information about our ministries, services, and ways to get involved.

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect personal information from you such as your name, email address, phone number, or other details when you:

• Submit a contact form

• Register for events

• Subscribe to a newsletter

• Make a donation

• Request information or assistance

• Submit a prayer request

Donor Privacy: We do not sell, trade, or share donor personal information. All donation transactions are processed securely through trusted third-party payment processors, and we do not store your credit card information.

B. Automatically-Collected Information

When you use the Website, we may automatically collect:

• Your IP address

• Browser type

• Device type

• Operating system

• Pages visited and time spent on the Website

• Referring website URLs

• Date and time of access

• Click behavior

This data helps us understand how users engage with our Website and improve its functionality.

C. Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Recognize your browser

• Store your preferences

• Understand how visitors interact with the Website

• Prevent repeated banner displays

• Track website analytics

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the Website may not function properly if you do.

3. How Your Information May Be Used

We may use your information to:

• Respond to your inquiries or requests

• Send newsletters or administrative emails

• Process donations or event registrations

• Provide you with pastoral care (e.g., follow-up on prayer requests)

• Improve website functionality and user experience

• Monitor and analyze Website performance

• Prevent unauthorized or illegal activity
  

4. Sharing of Your Information

A. With Third-Party Service Providers

We use trusted third parties to help operate our Website. These may include:

• Google Analytics (for website analytics)

• Email services (e.g., Mailchimp for newsletters)

• Payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, Tithe.ly)

Each provider's use of your data is governed by their own privacy policy.

B. Within Redeemer Church of Montclair

Submitted information may be shared with appropriate staff members or ministry leaders in order to respond to your request or involvement.

C. Legal & Business Transfers

We may disclose your information if required by law, or in the event of a merger, organizational change, or bankruptcy.

5. Embedded Content and External Links

Articles or pages on this Website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, maps, livestreams). These behave like visits to third-party websites and may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction.

We also link to external websites. We are not responsible for their content, terms, or privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before engaging with them.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this policy — or as required by law. This includes any recordkeeping or legal obligations.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

We do not knowingly collect or store personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that we have collected such data without parental consent, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove the data.

9. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Amend – Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Forget – Request that we delete your data in certain circumstances.

• Opt-Out – Unsubscribe from email communications at any time.

Please note that we may need to retain certain information for recordkeeping purposes or to complete transactions, or when required by law.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact the church office at (973)233-0388.
We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

10. Users Outside the United States

Our Website is intended for U.S. residents. If you are accessing the Website from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review the policy periodically to stay informed.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact the church office at (973)233-0388.

Last Updated: 9/16/2025