Last Updated: July 30th, 2026

El Llamado de Dios Inc ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://www.elllamadodedios.org/ (the "Site"), use our mobile church app, or interact with our ministry services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you engage with our church community, including:

• Contact & Demographic Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and birth date.

• Ministry & Involvement Information: Prayer requests, volunteer sign-ups, event registrations, ministry participation, and small group memberships.

• Financial Information: Donation and payment information submitted through our secure third-party payment processors for tithes, offerings, donations, and event registrations.

• Children's Information: Names and birth dates of children registered for Sunday School, youth ministry, nursery care, Vacation Bible School (VBS), or other children's programs. This information is collected only from a parent or legal guardian.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Manage church membership and ministry participation.

• Coordinate volunteers, ministry teams, and small groups.

• Process tithes, offerings, donations, and event registrations.

• Send newsletters, announcements, ministry updates, and event reminders.

• Respond to prayer requests and provide pastoral care.

• Follow up with guests and visitors.

• Maintain children's check-in and ministry safety procedures.

• Improve our website, mobile app, and ministry services.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable, we process your personal information based on:

• Your consent.

• The fulfillment of your ministry requests or event registrations.

• Our legitimate interests in operating and administering church ministries.

• Compliance with applicable legal obligations.

4. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and understand how visitors use our website. We may use services such as Google Analytics to collect anonymous website usage statistics.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some portions of our Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Email and Text Communications

If you provide your email address or phone number, you may receive church newsletters, ministry updates, event reminders, or other communications related to our ministry.

You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in those communications or by contacting our church office. Administrative communications related to your registrations, donations, or ministry involvement may still be sent when necessary.

6. How We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information.

We may share information only with:

• Trusted Service Providers that assist us in operating our ministry, such as Planning Center, Church Community Builder, Stripe, payment processors, website hosting providers, email delivery services, and similar vendors. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

• Legal Authorities when required by law or when necessary to protect the rights, safety, property, or security of our church, congregation, staff, volunteers, or others.

7. Donations and Payment Security

Online donations and payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers that utilize industry-standard encryption and security practices.

We do not store complete credit card numbers, debit card information, or banking credentials on our own servers.

8. Media, Photography, and Live Streaming

Our worship services, church events, and ministry activities may be photographed or recorded for live streaming, online archives, social media, promotional materials, or other ministry purposes.

Attendance at public church events may result in incidental appearance in photographs or video recordings.

If you or your family members prefer not to appear in photos or videos, please notify our church office or media team. We will make reasonable efforts to honor your request whenever practical.

9. Data Security and Retention

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide ministry services.

• Maintain church records.

• Process donations and financial records.

• Comply with applicable legal, tax, and accounting requirements.

10. Children's Privacy

The safety and privacy of children are extremely important to us.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 through our website or mobile app.

Information regarding minors participating in church ministries must be submitted by a parent or legal guardian.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request to:

• Access the personal information we maintain about you.

• Correct inaccurate or outdated information.

• Request deletion of your personal information, where legally permissible.

• Update your communication preferences.

To exercise these rights, please contact our church office using the information below.

12. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including social media platforms and ministry partners.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our ministry operations, technology, or legal requirements.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

14. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of [Insert State], without regard to its conflict of law principles.

15. Contact Our Church Office

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, would like to update your information, exercise your privacy rights, or request removal from our communications, please contact us:

Church Name: El Llamado de Dios Inc

Phone: 407-654-2674

Mailing Address: 504 Palm St Winter Garden, FL 34787 USA