Apostolic Life Center
Effective Date: October 22, 2026
Website: https://www.albanyalc.com

1. Introduction

Apostolic Life Center ("ALC," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we may collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, contact our church, submit a prayer request, register for an event, or use other services available through our website.

By using our website, you acknowledge the information practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect the following information:

Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Contact form submissions
• Prayer requests and messages
• Event registration information
• Information provided when requesting ministry assistance
• Donation-related information

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited
• Date and time of visits
• Referring websites
• Cookies and similar technologies
• General website usage information

We encourage visitors not to include sensitive personal information in general website forms unless necessary.

3. How We Use Your Information

Information collected through our website may be used to:

• Respond to questions and contact requests
• Communicate church announcements and ministry information
• Respond to prayer requests
• Coordinate church services, events, and activities
• Process and acknowledge donations
• Provide requested ministry resources
• Improve website functionality and visitor experience
• Maintain website security
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

4. Prayer Requests and Sensitive Information

Prayer requests may contain personal or sensitive information.

When you submit a prayer request, we may share the information with authorized church leaders or ministry volunteers as reasonably necessary to respond to your request.

Please do not submit information about another individual without appropriate permission.

If a prayer request is intended to remain confidential, please clearly indicate that when submitting it.

We do not guarantee that information submitted through standard website forms is completely secure.

5. Donations and Payment Processing

Apostolic Life Center may provide opportunities to make financial contributions through its website.

Online donations may be processed through third-party payment providers.

Depending on the provider, payment information may be collected and processed directly by that provider under its own privacy and security policies.

Apostolic Life Center does not intend to collect or store complete payment card details through general website contact forms.

Donation records may be retained as necessary for accounting, acknowledgment, tax documentation, and applicable legal requirements.

6. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, security, and performance.

If website analytics services are enabled, they may collect information about how visitors interact with our website.

You can manage or restrict cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Where legally required, we will obtain consent before using nonessential cookies or tracking technologies.

7. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may include links to third-party websites or services, including:

• Online donation platforms
• Social media websites
• Video streaming services
• Event registration services
• Maps and directions
• Other ministry resources

These third parties may have their own privacy policies and information practices.

Apostolic Life Center is not responsible for the privacy practices of websites or services we do not control.

8. Information Sharing

We may share personal information with:

• Authorized church staff and ministry volunteers
• Website hosting and technical service providers
• Payment processing providers
• Event registration and communication platforms
• Government authorities when required by applicable law

Service providers may receive information only as reasonably necessary to perform services on our behalf.

We do not sell personal information.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures intended to protect personal information.

However, no website, electronic communication, or online storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.

Visitors should exercise caution when submitting sensitive information online.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, maintain appropriate records, or resolve disputes.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information collected.

11. Your Privacy Choices

You may contact us to request that we:

• Update inaccurate personal information
• Remove information when reasonably possible
• Stop sending optional church communications
• Answer questions about our privacy practices

Certain information may need to be retained for legal, accounting, or legitimate operational purposes.

Additional privacy rights may apply depending on your place of residence and applicable law.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and is not designed to knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without appropriate parental consent.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child in a manner inconsistent with applicable law, we will take appropriate steps to address it.

Parents or guardians with concerns may contact our church using the information below.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Apostolic Life Center may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in website functionality, ministry operations, or applicable legal requirements.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information is handled, please contact:

Apostolic Life Center
230 Pine St SE
Albany, OR 97321

Phone: 541-926-0654
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.albanyalc.com