Effective Date: March 16, 2026
Website: tck.church
Trinity Church Kennesaw (“Trinity Church,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it when you visit tck.church.
By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide through our website, as well as certain technical information collected automatically when you access the site.
Information You Provide Directly
You may voluntarily provide information when you:
- Submit a message through our contact form
- Leave a comment on an article or sermon page
- Contact the church through the website
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Message content
- Comment content
- Any other information you choose to provide
2. Comment Data
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address may be provided to a profile image service to determine whether you are using it. After approval of your comment, your profile image may be visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Comments may be moderated, edited, or removed at the discretion of the church.
3. Website Hosting and Log Files
Our website is hosted by a third-party hosting provider. Like most websites, server systems automatically log certain technical information when visitors access the site.
These logs may include:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Internet service provider
- Date and time of access
- Pages visited
- Referring and exit pages
This information is used for website security, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting.
4. Cookies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to support core website functionality.
Cookies may be used to:
- Remember user preferences
- Enable comment functionality
- Support security and site performance
- Improve website functionality
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Some portions of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
5. Embedded Media
Articles and pages on this site may include embedded content such as videos, audio players, or social media feeds (for example, YouTube, podcast platforms, or social media services).
Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content.
6. Donations
Our website may provide links to third-party platforms that process online donations.
If you make a donation through one of these services, your payment information is collected and processed by that third-party provider rather than directly by Trinity Church.
We may receive limited information associated with your donation, such as your name, contact information, and donation amount, for recordkeeping, donor acknowledgment, and administrative purposes.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of the donation platforms before submitting payment information.
7. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may include links to third-party services or platforms, including:
- YouTube
- Spotify
- Apple Podcasts
- X (Twitter)
- Church Center
These external websites operate independently and have their own privacy policies. Trinity Church is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites.
8. How We Use Information
Information collected through the website may be used to:
- Respond to inquiries or messages
- Communicate with individuals who contact the church
- Maintain church administrative records
- Moderate comments
- Improve website functionality and content
- Maintain website security and integrity
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
9. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent personal information.
We may share information only in limited circumstances, including:
- With service providers who assist with operating the website
- With church staff or authorized volunteers for legitimate ministry purposes
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect the safety, rights, or property of Trinity Church or others
10. Ministry Communications
If you contact the church through the website, we may retain your message and contact information so that church staff or ministry leaders may follow up with you regarding your inquiry.
Communications sent through the website should not be considered confidential pastoral counseling unless explicitly agreed upon by the church.
11. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed specifically to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13.
If you believe a child has submitted personal information through our website, please contact us so we can address the matter.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When updates are made, the revised version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Trinity Church Kennesaw
2121 Barrett Park Drive
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Website: tck.church