Privacy – Agape Christian Fellowship

Agape Christian Fellowship, Inc.

Effective Date: October 22, 2026

1. Introduction

Agape Christian Fellowship, Inc. (“Agape,” “Agape Christian Fellowship,” “the Church,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to respecting and protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website, use our mobile applications, participate in our ministries, or communicate with us electronically.

Our mission is to share the love of Jesus Christ, encourage spiritual growth, strengthen relationships, and serve our community.

We believe that protecting personal information is an important part of demonstrating integrity, trustworthiness, and Christian stewardship.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal information obtained through:

Our website, www.agapecf.com.
Mobile applications officially operated or provided by Agape Christian Fellowship.
Online giving and donation services.
Event registrations and ministry sign-ups.
Prayer requests and ministry communications.
Electronic newsletters, emails, and text messages.
Livestreaming and other online ministry activities.
Other digital platforms and services operated on behalf of the Church.

Collectively, these are referred to as our “Services.”

By using our Services, you acknowledge the information practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you voluntarily interact with our Services or participate in Church activities.

A. Information You Provide

Depending on the activity, information may include:

First and last name.
Mailing address.
Email address.
Telephone number.
Household or family information.
Church membership or ministry participation information.
Event registration details.
Volunteer interests and availability.
Prayer requests and personal messages.
Donation information and giving history.
Photographs, videos, or testimonials submitted voluntarily.
Emergency contact information when necessary for ministry activities.

We request information appropriate to the specific activity or service being provided.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website or use our applications, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our systems or third-party service providers.

This information may include:

Internet Protocol (IP) address.
Browser type and version.
Device type and operating system.
Pages visited and time spent on the website.
Referring website addresses.
Date and time of visits.
Application usage and performance information.
Cookies and similar technologies.

This information may be used to maintain website functionality, understand general usage patterns, improve user experience, and protect our digital Services.

C. Sensitive Information

Some Church activities may involve sensitive personal information, including prayer requests, pastoral care communications, health-related information voluntarily provided for ministry purposes, or information about children.

We seek to limit the collection of sensitive information to what is reasonably necessary for the relevant ministry activity.

We encourage individuals not to submit highly sensitive information through general website forms or unsecured communication channels.

3. How We Use Personal Information

Agape Christian Fellowship may use personal information for legitimate Church operations and ministry-related purposes, including:

Communicating worship schedules, announcements, and Church updates.
Responding to inquiries, prayer requests, and requests for pastoral assistance.
Processing donations and maintaining contribution records.
Managing registrations for events, retreats, Bible studies, and ministry activities.
Coordinating volunteer opportunities and service projects.
Supporting children’s, youth, and adult ministry programs.
Sending requested newsletters and ministry communications.
Maintaining accurate Church administrative records.
Improving website and application functionality.
Protecting the security and integrity of our Services.
Complying with applicable legal, financial, and recordkeeping requirements.

We do not use personal information for purposes unrelated to Church operations without an appropriate legal basis or authorization.

4. Online Giving and Financial Information

Agape Christian Fellowship may provide secure online giving opportunities through its website, mobile applications, or authorized third-party payment providers.

When making a donation, you may be asked to provide information such as:

Name and contact information.
Donation amount.
Donation designation or purpose.
Billing information.
Payment card or banking information.
Recurring donation preferences.

Payment transactions may be processed through independent third-party payment providers.

These providers may collect, process, and store payment information according to their own privacy policies and security standards.

Agape may receive transaction confirmations, donation amounts, donor identification information, and records necessary for financial accounting and contribution acknowledgments.

We seek to limit access to donation records to authorized individuals with legitimate administrative responsibilities.

We do not sell donor information or publish individual giving amounts without appropriate authorization or legal obligation.

5. Prayer Requests and Pastoral Communications

Agape Christian Fellowship recognizes that prayer requests and pastoral communications may contain personal or sensitive information.

When submitting a prayer request, you may provide information about yourself, family members, or other individuals.

We may use this information to:

Respond to your prayer request.
Share the request with authorized pastoral staff or prayer ministry participants, as appropriate.
Provide requested spiritual encouragement or support.
Coordinate ministry assistance when appropriate.

Prayer requests will not automatically be made public simply because they are submitted through our website or applications.

We encourage individuals to indicate whether a prayer request may be shared with a prayer group or should remain restricted to designated Church leadership.

Although we seek to handle these communications respectfully and discreetly, ordinary email and online forms may not provide complete confidentiality.

Confidentiality may also be limited by applicable law or circumstances involving safety concerns.

6. Children’s Privacy and Ministry Information

Protecting children and young people is an important responsibility of Agape Christian Fellowship.

Our general website and digital Services are not designed to knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without appropriate parental or legal guardian consent.

For children’s and youth ministry activities, we may request information from parents or guardians, including:

Child’s name and age.
Parent or guardian contact information.
Emergency contact information.
Relevant medical or allergy information necessary for participation.
Authorized pickup information.
Event participation details.
Photography or media consent preferences.

Information collected for children’s ministry activities will be used for appropriate ministry administration, communication, and safety purposes.

Access to children’s information should be restricted to authorized individuals with a legitimate ministry need.

We do not knowingly sell or use children’s personal information for targeted advertising.

If we discover that personal information has been collected directly from a child under 13 without required parental consent, we will take appropriate steps to address the collection and delete the information when legally required.

Parents or guardians may contact us to ask about information collected concerning their children.

7. Photographs, Videos, and Livestreaming

Agape Christian Fellowship may photograph, record, or livestream worship services, special events, ministry gatherings, and other Church activities.

These materials may be used for:

Worship livestreams and recorded services.
Church website content.
Social media announcements.
Ministry newsletters.
Event promotion.
Historical and archival Church records.

We seek to respect individual privacy when using photographs and recordings.

Additional consent may be requested for identifiable photographs, interviews, testimonials, or recordings used for promotional purposes.

Special consideration will be given to photographs and recordings involving minors.

Where required by law or Church policy, appropriate parental or guardian authorization will be obtained.

Individuals who have concerns about the use of their image or a family member’s image may contact the Church.

We will review requests for removal when reasonably possible, recognizing that previously distributed materials, archived recordings, or third-party sharing may limit our ability to remove all copies.

8. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website and related applications may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, maintain security, and understand how visitors interact with our Services.

Cookies are small data files that websites may place on a visitor’s device.

Depending on the technology used, cookies may support:

Essential website functionality.
User preferences.
Website performance monitoring.
Visitor traffic analysis.
Security and fraud prevention.
Embedded videos and third-party content.

Some cookies may be placed by third-party providers that support our website or applications.

Users may manage or disable cookies through their browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Where required by applicable law, we will obtain appropriate consent for nonessential cookies or tracking technologies.

9. Mobile Application Privacy

This Privacy Policy also applies to mobile applications officially provided or operated by Agape Christian Fellowship, unless an application has a separate privacy notice.

Depending on the application’s features, information collected may include:

Device and operating system information.
Application usage data.
Account registration information.
Notification preferences.
Technical diagnostics.
Information voluntarily submitted through application features.

If an application requests access to device features such as notifications, camera, photographs, microphone, or location services, access should be limited to the functionality being provided and subject to applicable device permissions.

Users may manage certain permissions through their device settings.

Third-party application platforms may collect additional information according to their own privacy policies.

10. Email, Text Messages, and Church Communications

Agape Christian Fellowship may communicate with individuals who request information, register for events, participate in ministries, or subscribe to Church updates.

Communications may include:

Worship service announcements.
Ministry schedules and event reminders.
Church newsletters.
Volunteer opportunities.
Prayer ministry updates.
Donation confirmations.
Important administrative notices.

We seek to honor communication preferences and provide reasonable opportunities to unsubscribe from optional messages.

Promotional text messages will be sent only with the consent required by applicable law.

Individuals may request changes to communication preferences by contacting the Church.

Certain transactional or administrative communications may still be necessary to complete requested services or fulfill legal obligations.

11. Sharing of Personal Information

Agape Christian Fellowship does not sell personal information to third parties.

We may share information when reasonably necessary for legitimate Church operations, including with:

Authorized Church Personnel: Pastors, employees, ministry leaders, or designated volunteers who require information to perform approved responsibilities.

Service Providers: Companies that support website hosting, online giving, email communications, event registration, mobile applications, or other Church technology.

Ministry Partners: Organizations assisting with Church-sponsored activities when appropriate authorization or another lawful basis exists.

Legal Authorities: Government agencies, courts, or other authorized parties when disclosure is required by applicable law or legally valid process.

Safety-Related Disclosures: Appropriate parties when reasonably necessary to address serious safety concerns, consistent with applicable law.

We seek to share only the information reasonably necessary for the applicable purpose.

We do not authorize service providers to use Church information for unrelated purposes merely because they receive access to it.

12. Data Security

Agape Christian Fellowship seeks to implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

These measures may include:

Limiting access to authorized individuals.
Using secure website connections when supported.
Maintaining appropriate account permissions.
Using reputable third-party technology providers.
Protecting administrative login credentials.
Reviewing and updating digital security practices.
Restricting access to sensitive ministry records.

No website, application, electronic communication system, or method of data storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Although we strive to protect personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If a security incident occurs, we will assess the circumstances and provide notifications when required by applicable law.

13. Data Retention

Agape Christian Fellowship retains personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with applicable laws, maintain appropriate Church records, and support legitimate ministry operations.

Retention periods may vary depending on the information involved.

For example:

Donation and financial records may be retained for accounting and legal compliance.
Event registration information may be retained for administrative or recordkeeping purposes.
Church membership and ministry participation records may be retained according to Church policies.
Prayer requests may be retained for the period reasonably necessary to provide requested ministry support.
Children’s ministry records may be retained according to applicable legal requirements and safety policies.

When personal information is no longer needed, we seek to delete, securely dispose of, or de-identify it as appropriate.

14. Your Privacy Choices and Requests

We respect the ability of individuals to make reasonable requests concerning their personal information.

Depending on applicable law and the nature of the information, you may request to:

Learn what personal information we maintain about you.
Correct inaccurate or outdated information.
Update contact details or communication preferences.
Unsubscribe from optional Church communications.
Request deletion of certain personal information.
Ask questions about how your information is used or shared.

Requests may be submitted to info@agapecf.com.

We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

Some information may need to be retained for legal, financial, safety, or legitimate Church recordkeeping purposes.

We will respond to applicable privacy requests in accordance with relevant laws.

15. Third-Party Websites and Platforms

Our website and applications may contain links to or integrations with external services, including:

Social media platforms.
Video hosting and livestreaming services.
Online donation processors.
Event registration providers.
Church management systems.
Mobile application providers.
Other ministry-related resources.

These third-party services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

Agape Christian Fellowship does not control the privacy practices of independent third-party websites.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of external services before providing personal information.

16. Social Media

Agape Christian Fellowship may maintain official accounts on social media platforms to share ministry information, worship resources, announcements, and community activities.

When interacting with Church social media accounts, users should understand that their activity may be visible to others according to the platform’s settings.

Social media providers may independently collect information about users and their interactions.

We encourage individuals to avoid sharing sensitive personal information in public comments or posts.

Requests involving confidential ministry matters should be directed through appropriate private communication channels.

17. Information About Other Individuals

Individuals submitting forms, prayer requests, registration information, or other content should respect the privacy of others.

We encourage users to obtain appropriate permission before submitting sensitive information about another person.

Information about other individuals should be limited to what is reasonably necessary for the intended ministry purpose.

Agape may remove or restrict submitted information when privacy or safety concerns arise.

18. International Visitors

Agape Christian Fellowship is based in the United States.

Our website and applications may be accessible to individuals outside the United States.

Information submitted through our Services may be processed or stored in the United States or other locations where authorized service providers operate.

Where applicable, we will seek to comply with legal requirements governing the handling or transfer of personal information.

19. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Agape Christian Fellowship may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in ministry practices, technology, legal requirements, or digital Services.

When changes are made, the updated policy will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.

Material changes may be communicated through additional notices when appropriate or legally required.

We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

20. Relationship to Our Terms of Use

This Privacy Policy should be read together with the Agape Christian Fellowship Terms of Use.

The Terms of Use establish conditions governing access to and use of our website, applications, and digital Services.

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, protected, and shared.

Both documents are intended to promote transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of our digital ministry resources.

21. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact:

Agape Christian Fellowship, Inc.

7456 U.S. Hwy 431
Alexandria, AL 36250

Phone: 256-847-0700
Email: info@agapecf.com
Website: www.agapecf.com

We welcome questions and will make reasonable efforts to address privacy concerns in a timely and respectful manner.

Agape Christian Fellowship, Inc.

Christ does, so we do.