Privacy Policy
Effective date: November 1, 2026
Thank you for visiting The Journey Church Semo ("Journey Church," "we," "us"). We care about the people we serve, and we want you to know what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. This policy applies to our website, thejourneychurchsemo.com, and to our online forms, email and text communications, giving page, and church app.
Information We Collect
Information you give us
When you use our website or app, you may share information such as:
- Your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you sign up for updates, plan a visit, fill out a connect card, or contact us
- Prayer requests or comments you choose to submit
- Sign-up information for events, groups, serving opportunities, or baptism
- Family and child information you provide for kids ministry check-in, such as a child's name, age, allergies, and parent or guardian contact details
- Giving information, such as the amount, date, and fund of your gift
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, we may collect your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. We may use cookies and similar tools to collect this information.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to your questions and prayer requests
- Send weekly updates, event information, reading plans, and ways to get involved
- Welcome and follow up with first-time guests
- Keep children safe and in good hands through kids ministry check-in
- Process gifts and send giving statements
- Improve our website, app, and services
- Keep our website and systems secure
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share it for advertising. We share it only when needed to run our ministry, including:
- Service providers that help us operate, such as our website host, email and text messaging provider, church management software, online giving platform, and app provider. These providers may use your information only to provide services to us.
- Church leaders and volunteers who need the information to serve you, such as a kids ministry team member or a group leader
- When required by law or to protect the safety of our church family and others
Current providers: Between Sundays, Tithely, and Google Analytics.
Online Giving
Gifts made through our website are processed by Tithely, a third-party payment processor. We do not store your full credit card or bank account numbers. Your payment information is handled under the processor's own privacy policy and security practices.
Children's Privacy
Our website and app are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children online. Information about children for kids ministry check-in is provided by a parent or guardian and used only to care for the child and contact the family. If you believe a child has given us personal information online, please contact us and we will delete it.
Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to make our site work, understand how visitors use it, and improve it. We currently use Google Analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect how parts of the site work.
Email and Text Messages
You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the link at the bottom of any message. If you receive text messages from us, you can reply STOP to opt out. Message and data rates may apply.
How Long We Keep Your Information
We keep your information only as long as we need it for the purposes above, or as the law requires. For example, we keep giving records as long as needed for tax and accounting purposes.
How We Protect Your Information
We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information, and we limit access to those who need it to serve you. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Choices
You may ask us to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you, or to stop sending you communications. Contact us using the information below, and we will respond as soon as we reasonably can.
Links to Other Websites
Our site may link to other websites, such as social media, video platforms, and Bible resources. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices, so we encourage you to review their policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version here and change the effective date at the top.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or your information, please contact us:
info@thejourneychurchsemo.com
The Journey Church
P.O. Box 28, Jackson, MO 63755