PRIVACY POLICY

Overview

Water and Wilderness Church is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting any information you may share while visiting this website. This policy explains what information may be collected and how it is used.

Information Collected

This website may collect information in two ways:

Information You Choose to Provide

Personal information may be collected when you voluntarily:

Contact us through website forms or email
Register for retreats, events, or programs
Sign up for newsletters or updates
Make donations or financial contributions
Submit information through other forms or registrations on this site

Depending on the activity, this information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, emergency contact information (for retreats or events), or other details you choose to share.

Automatically Collected Information

Basic, non-identifiable information may be collected automatically through Wix analytics tools. This may include general information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, browser type, device information, and overall website usage patterns. This information helps us understand how the website is used and supports ongoing improvements to accessibility and visitor experience.

Cookies

This website uses cookies through the Wix platform to support website functionality and analytics. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help the site operate effectively and provide insight into general usage patterns.When you visit this website, you will be given the option to accept or manage cookies through a cookie banner.

How Information Is Used

Information collected through this website may be used to:

Maintain and improve website functionality and performance
Understand general visitor engagement and website use
Respond to inquiries or communication
Manage event or retreat registrations
Share newsletters, updates, or program information when requested
Process donations or financial contributions
Support the planning and administration of Water and Wilderness Church programs and activities

Personal information is used only for the purpose for which it was provided and is not sold or rented to third parties.

Newsletter and Email Communications

If you sign up to receive newsletters or updates, your contact information will be used to send communications related to Water and Wilderness Church events, programs, reflections, or announcements.

You may unsubscribe from email communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link included in emails or by contacting us directly.

Retreat Registration and Event Information

Information shared through retreat or event registration forms is used only to support event planning, communication, participant care, and logistical needs. Any personal or emergency information requested for retreats or events is treated with care and used solely for program administration and safety.

Donations and Online Giving

If online giving or donations are offered through this website, financial transactions may be processed through secure third-party payment providers. Water and Wilderness Church does not store or have direct access to complete payment card information.

Donation-related information is used only for processing contributions, maintaining donation records, and communicating regarding gifts when appropriate.

Third-Party Services

This website is hosted through Wix and may rely on third-party services to support website functionality, analytics, communications, registrations, or payment processing. These providers may collect or process information in accordance with their own privacy and security policies.

While reasonable care is taken in selecting trusted services, Water and Wilderness Church does not control the privacy practices of third-party providers.

Children's Privacy

This website is intended for a general audience and is not designed for use by individuals under the age of 13. Information from children is not knowingly collected.

Data Security

Reasonable efforts are made to protect information associated with this website. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Your Choices

You may:

Choose not to submit personal information through website forms
Disable cookies through your browser settings
Unsubscribe from newsletters or email communications at any time
Contact us to ask questions about information connected to your participation or communication

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in website functionality, services, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information connected with this website is handled, please contact us through the website Get in Touch form.