CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 8, 2026
Last Updated: May 8, 2026
Calvary Baptist Church (“Calvary,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is located at 620 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29403. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
By using our website (cbcrutledge.com) or providing your information to us in any way, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect the following types of information:
a) Information You Provide to Us
We collect information you voluntarily give us, including when you:
• Fill out a contact form on our website
• Submit a prayer request
• Register for an event
• Sign up for our email newsletter
• Make a donation online
• Reach out to us by phone or email
The types of information you may provide include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any message or request you submit.
b) Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages you visit and how long you spend on them
• The website that referred you to ours
• Device type and operating system
This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5).
c) Donation and Financial Information
If you give online, your payment is processed by a third-party payment processor. We do not store your full credit card or bank account information on our servers. We may retain records of the amount given and the date for tax and acknowledgment purposes.
2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect to:
• Respond to your questions, prayer requests, or messages
• Send you our newsletter, event announcements, and church updates
(only if you have opted in)
• Process donations and provide giving receipts
• Register you for events or programs
• Improve our website and communications
• Fulfill legal or tax-related obligations
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
3. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
We only share your information in the following limited circumstances:
• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party
vendors who help us operate our website, process donations, or send
emails (e.g., email marketing platforms, payment processors). These
vendors are required to protect your information and may only use it
to perform services on our behalf.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so
by law or in response to a valid legal request (such as a court order
or subpoena).
• Protection of Rights: We may share information when we believe it is
necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of Calvary
Baptist Church, our congregation, or others.
We do not sell your personal information. Ever.
4. EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS
If you sign up for our newsletter or email updates, we will send you
information about church news, events, sermons, and other ministry updates.
You can unsubscribe from our email list at any time by clicking the
“unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email we send, or by contacting
us directly at info@cbcrutledge.com.
We will not send you marketing emails from third parties.
5. COOKIES AND TRACKING
Our website may use cookies — small text files stored on your device —
to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors
use our site. Cookies allow us to remember your preferences and analyze
site traffic.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you choose to
disable cookies, some features of our website may not function as intended.
We may also use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to help us
understand how our website is used. These tools collect anonymized data
about site traffic and user behavior.
6. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our website may contain links to third-party websites such as YouTube,
Facebook, Instagram, or our online giving platform. Once you leave our
site, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We encourage you to review
the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
7. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not
knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you
believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact
us at info@cbcrutledge.com and we will promptly delete it.
For children’s ministry registration and programming, we collect
information directly from parents or guardians.
8. DATA SECURITY
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from
unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission
over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee
absolute security, but we are committed to protecting your information
with appropriate safeguards.
9. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
You have the right to:
• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Ask us to correct inaccurate information
• Request that we delete your information (subject to any legal
obligations we have to retain certain records)
• Opt out of email communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information
in Section 11 below.
10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will
post the revised policy on this page with an updated effective date. We
encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of
our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. CONTACT US
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy
Policy, please contact us:
Calvary Baptist Church
620 Rutledge Ave
Charleston, SC 29403
Phone: (843) 723-0069
Email: info@cbcrutledge.com
Web: cbcrutledge.com
We are happy to answer any questions you may have about how we handle
your information.