Privacy Policy

Sugar Creek Church of Christ (Last Updated: June 30, 2026)

Sugar Creek Church of Christ ("the Church," "we," "us," or "our") operates this website to share information about sermon times, our ministers, church events, and ways to give and connect with our congregation. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through the website, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with these practices, please do not use the website or, where applicable, do not submit personal information through it.

We collect information in the following ways:

Information you provide directly. This includes information submitted through forms on the website, such as:

• Prayer requests, including your name, contact information, and the content of your request
• Contact or inquiry forms (e.g., questions for the ministers or church staff)
• Event registration or RSVP information
• Newsletter or communication sign-ups, if offered

Information related to donations. Our website provides links to a third-party donation or giving platform. We do not directly collect or store payment card numbers, bank account information, or other financial details on this website. Any information you provide when making a donation is collected and processed by that third-party platform under its own privacy policy, which we encourage you to review.

Automatically collected information. Like most websites, we may automatically collect limited technical information when you visit, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This information is typically collected through standard web server logs or basic analytics tools and is used in aggregate to understand site usage and improve the website.

Cookies. The website may use cookies or similar technologies to support basic site functionality and, if enabled, to gather anonymous usage statistics. You can usually adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some site features may not function properly as a result.

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to prayer requests and share them, as appropriate, with ministers, prayer teams, or members of the congregation involved in pastoral care
• Respond to questions or messages sent through the website
• Provide information about sermon times, events, and church activities
• Communicate with you about church events, services, or announcements, if you have provided contact information for that purpose
• Maintain and improve the functionality and security of the website
• Comply with legal obligations, if any apply

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Prayer requests are treated with care and respect. Information submitted through a prayer request form will generally be shared only with those involved in the church's pastoral care or prayer ministry (such as ministers, elders, or designated prayer teams) for the purpose of praying for and supporting the individuals involved. If you would like your request kept confidential and not shared beyond the ministers, please note this in your submission, and we will make reasonable efforts to honor that request.

Donation links on this website direct you to a separate, third-party giving or payment platform. That platform operates under its own privacy policy and terms, which govern how your payment and personal information is collected, used, and protected. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party giving platform before making a donation. Sugar Creek Church of Christ is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services linked from our site.

We do not share personal information with outside organizations for commercial purposes. We may share information in limited circumstances, such as:

• With staff, ministers, or volunteers of the Church who need the information to fulfill the purpose for which it was submitted (e.g., responding to a prayer request or event registration)
• With service providers who help us operate the website (e.g., website hosting), who are expected to handle information responsibly and only as needed to provide their services
• If required by law, legal process, or to protect the safety of any person

This website is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us without parental consent, please contact us so we can remove it.

We take reasonable measures to protect the information submitted through our website. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain information submitted through the website (such as prayer requests or contact form messages) for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as needed for legitimate church record-keeping and ministry purposes, after which it may be deleted or anonymized.

You may:

• Decline to submit personal information through the website (note that this may limit your ability to use certain features, such as submitting a prayer request)
• Request that we update, correct, or delete personal information you have submitted, by contacting us using the information below
• Unsubscribe from email communications, if applicable, by following the instructions included in those communications or by contacting us directly

Our website may contain links to other websites, including donation platforms, social media pages, or other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy will reflect the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

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

Sugar Creek Church of Christ 

3932 Sofley Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28206, United States

(704)486-5775 

info@sugarcreekcoc.org 

This Privacy Policy is intended to provide general transparency about our website's data practices. It is not a substitute for legal advice, and the Church may wish to have it reviewed by an attorney to ensure it fully meets applicable legal requirements for its location and circumstances.