Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 11, 2026

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Monumental Baptist Church (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website thembc.org (the “Service”).

This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you use our Service, as well as the choices you have associated with that data. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy, terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, accessible from thembc.org.

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INFORMATION COLLECTION AND USE

We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you and to support our ministry, communication, and engagement efforts.

 

TYPES OF DATA COLLECTED

 

Personal Data

While using our Service, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you (“Personal Data”). This may include, but is not limited to:

• Email address

• First and last name

• Phone number

• Mailing address (City, State, ZIP Code)

• Information submitted through forms (such as connect cards, event registrations, volunteer sign-ups, or giving forms)

• Cookies and Usage Data

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Usage Data

We may also collect information on how the Service is accessed and used (“Usage Data”). This Usage Data may include:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address

• Browser type and version

• Pages visited on our Service

• Date and time of visits

• Time spent on pages

• Device identifiers and diagnostic data

 

Tracking & Cookies Data

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and to store certain information.

Cookies are small data files stored on your device. Tracking technologies may also include beacons, tags, and scripts used to collect and analyze information in order to improve our Service.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some portions of the Service may not function properly without cookies.

Examples of cookies we may use include:

• Session Cookies – to operate our Service

• Preference Cookies – to remember your settings and preferences

• Security Cookies – to support secure access and protection

 

USE OF DATA

Monumental Baptist Church uses collected data for purposes that may include:

• Providing and maintaining the Service

• Communicating with you about church activities, events, services, or updates

• Allowing participation in interactive features (such as livestream chats or forms)

• Providing pastoral care, support, or follow-up when requested

• Improving website functionality and user experience

• Monitoring usage and engagement

• Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues

 

TRANSFER OF DATA

Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state or country, including within the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

By submitting your information and using our Service, you consent to this transfer.

We take reasonable steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

 

DISCLOSURE OF DATA

Monumental Baptist Church may disclose your Personal Data in good faith when necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations

• Protect and defend the rights or property of the church

• Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing

• Protect the safety of users or the public

• Protect against legal liability

 

SECURITY OF DATA

The security of your data is important to us. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect Personal Data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

SERVICE PROVIDERS

We may employ trusted third-party companies and individuals (“Service Providers”) to:

• Host or maintain the website

• Process online forms or donations

• Analyze website traffic

• Support livestreaming or communication tools

These Service Providers have access to Personal Data only to perform services on our behalf and are obligated not to use or disclose it for any other purpose.

 

ANALYTICS

We may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to monitor and analyze website usage.

Google Analytics collects data such as IP address, browser type, and page interactions. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
More information is available at Google’s Privacy & Terms page.

 

VIDEO & LIVESTREAM PLATFORMS

Our Service may include embedded content or livestreams from platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, or other third-party services.

When engaging with livestream chats or embedded video players, your interaction may be governed by the privacy policies and terms of those platforms. Monumental Baptist Church does not control how third-party platforms collect or manage your data.

We encourage you to review their privacy policies directly.

 

LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites not operated by Monumental Baptist Church. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of those sites.

We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy of every website you visit.

 

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 18.

We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 18 without parental or guardian consent. If you believe your child has provided Personal Data through our Service, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

 

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for updates.

 

CONTACT US

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

By Email: info@thembc.org
By Mail: Monumental Baptist Church, 4948 Locust St. Philadelphia, PA 19139