Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 12, 2025

About This Policy And Us

Church Tech Insider ("we," "us," or "our") operates the churchtechinsider.com website and newsletter service. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you subscribe to our newsletter or interact with our services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and respect. This policy applies to all information collected through our website and email newsletter service.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
  • Name (if provided during subscription)
  • Any information you provide when contacting us

Information Automatically Collected

  • IP address and browser information
  • Newsletter engagement data (opens, clicks)
  • Device and operating system information
  • Referring website or source

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To send you our weekly newsletter
  • To personalize newsletter content based on your interests
  • To improve our newsletter and website
  • To respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect against fraud and abuse

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We use Beehiiv as our email service provider and Cloudflare for website infrastructure. These providers have access to your information only to perform services on our behalf.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

  • Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmissions
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
  • Use of trusted third-party services with strong security practices

Your Rights and Choices

Unsubscribe

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any newsletter email or by contacting us directly.

Access and Correction

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if the information is inaccurate.

Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

Data Portability

You have the right to receive a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.

International Data Transfer

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this privacy policy.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website. These include:

  • Essential cookies for website functionality
  • Analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site
  • Preference cookies to remember your settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Additional Rights for Specific Regions

European Union Residents

If you are a resident of the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to object to processing, the right to restrict processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (which we do not do).