PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy explains how Light Church in Renton, Washington (“Light Church,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit or interact with our website, services, or online platforms.

By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation
Words with capitalized letters have meanings defined below. These definitions apply whether they are used in singular or plural form.

Definitions

  • Account – A unique profile created by you to access certain features of our website or services.

  • Church (referred to as “Light Church,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) – Light Church Renton, WA.

  • Cookies – Small text files placed on your device by a website, often used to remember your preferences and activity.

  • Country – Refers to the United States of America, specifically Washington State.

  • Device – Any device that can access our website or services, such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet.

  • Personal Data – Any information that can be used to identify an individual, such as your name, email, or phone number.

  • Service – Refers to Light Church’s website and related online platforms.

  • Service Provider – Any company or individual who processes information on our behalf, such as hosting providers, communication platforms, or analytics services.

  • Third-Party Social Media Service – Any website or social network (e.g., Google, Facebook, Instagram) through which you may interact with us.

  • Usage Data – Information collected automatically, such as browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our website.

  • You – The individual accessing our website or services, or the organization on whose behalf the individual is acting.

Information We Collect

When you engage with Light Church, we may collect the following types of information:

Personal Data
We may ask you to provide personal information, including but not limited to:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address (city, state, postal code)

Usage Data
Automatically collected information may include:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited and time spent on our website

  • Device type and operating system

Third-Party Social Media Data
If you connect with us through a third-party social platform (e.g., Facebook, Google, Instagram), we may access information from that account such as your name, email, or contact list (with your permission).

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your online experience. These may include:

  • Necessary Cookies – Enable core features of our website.

  • Preference Cookies – Remember your settings (e.g., login or language).

  • Analytics Cookies – Help us understand how visitors use our site.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies. However, certain parts of our site may not function properly without them.

How We Use Your Information

Light Church may use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our website and services

  • To communicate with you (updates, prayer requests, events, and announcements)

  • To manage registrations for church events or small groups

  • To send newsletters, resources, or ministry updates (if you’ve opted in)

  • To improve our website and outreach efforts through analytics

  • To respond to questions, prayer requests, or support inquiries

We will never sell your personal information.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in limited ways:

  • With service providers – To help us operate our website, email lists, or communications.

  • With ministry partners – When necessary to provide services or events you sign up for.

  • For legal reasons – If required by law or to protect the safety and integrity of our church, staff, and community.

  • With your consent – In cases where you have given us explicit permission.

Data Retention

We keep your information only as long as needed for ministry purposes or as required by law. Once information is no longer necessary, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information. However, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

Children’s Privacy

Light Church does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data without parental consent, please contact us immediately and we will remove the information.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other sites not operated by Light Church. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites and encourage you to review their policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the new “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

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

  • By visiting: https://lightchurchwa.org

  • By email: info@lightchurchwa.org

Last Updated: September 13, 2025