Privacy Policy

Cherryvale United Methodist Church ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit cherryvaleumc.com. For the purposes of applicable data privacy laws, Cherryvale United Methodist Church is the Data Controller for this website.
By using this site, you agree to the terms of this policy.
Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
• Your name, email address, and the contents of any message submitted through a contact form
Information collected automatically:
• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and interaction data collected by our website host
We do not use third-party marketing or advertising trackers such as Facebook Pixel or Google Analytics.
How Your Information Is Used
We use your information only to:
• Respond to contact form submissions and support requests
• Process and acknowledge charitable donations or financial contributions
• Provide support for and improve our website
• Deliver newsletters or event updates where you have explicitly opted in
• Comply with legal obligations
We do not use your information for marketing unless you have explicitly opted in to receive such communications.
Third-Party Sharing
• Website Host: This site is hosted on Wix, a third-party website hosting platform. That platform's privacy practices also govern your use of this site. Please review their privacy policy for details.
• Payment Processing: When you make a donation through our website, transactions are processed securely by Engage by Suran Systems. Their collection and use of personal information are governed by their own privacy policy. We do not collect, view, or store credit card or financial account numbers on our servers; we receive only payment confirmation and limited contact information associated with the donation.
• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf (such as email delivery). We do not authorize these parties to use your information for their own purposes.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our organization, staff, or the public.
We do not sell your personal information under any circumstances.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law, accounting, or reporting obligations — generally no longer than seven (7) years unless longer retention is required for legal, accounting, tax, or reporting obligations..
Cookies and Tracking
We do not use marketing or advertising cookies. Our website primarily uses essential cookies necessary for website security, functionality, and navigation. Additional cookies may be set by our hosting platform depending on technical requirements or user settings.
Security
We implement commercially reasonable security measures, including SSL/TLS encryption, to protect information submitted to us. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
Privacy Rights for Virginia Residents
Virginia residents may request access, correction, deletion, or updates to personal information we maintain, subject to applicable law and organizational exemptions.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: cherryvaleumc@gmail.com
Religious Organization Notice
Cherryvale United Methodist Church is a religious organization. Certain data privacy exemptions applicable to religious institutions may apply. We nonetheless voluntarily commit to the privacy practices described in this policy.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website without appropriate parental involvement.
Contact Us
For questions about this policy or to exercise your rights:
Email: cherryvaleumc@gmail.com
Mailing Address: 709 Cherry Hill Drive, Staunton, VA 24401
Phone: (540) 885-0098