Privacy Policy

At Merkaba Church, your privacy is sacred. We are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us and ensuring that your journey with us—whether spiritual, educational, or communal—is safe, secure, and respected.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website or services:

Personal information (e.g. name, email address, phone number) when you sign up for events, newsletters, or make a donation.
Payment information for donations or purchases (processed securely via third-party payment providers).
Technical data (e.g. browser type, IP address, device type) collected through cookies and analytics to help us improve the user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Communicate with you regarding events, services, or offerings you’ve signed up for
Send newsletters, spiritual messages, or community updates (with your consent)
Process donations and purchases
Improve and personalize your experience on our website
Maintain the security and integrity of our website and services

We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Your Consent

By using our website and submitting your information, you consent to our use of your information as described in this policy. You may opt out of communications at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in emails or contacting us directly.

4. Data Protection and Security

We take appropriate and reasonable steps to protect your information using encryption, secure storage, and trusted third-party services. Sensitive payment information is processed securely by PCI-compliant providers (such as Stripe or PayPal).

5. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.

6. Third-Party Services

Some services (such as payment processors, email platforms, or analytics providers) may collect data through their own tools. We only work with trusted providers who are committed to privacy and data security.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access or update your personal information
Request that we delete your information
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, please email us at: privacy@merkabachurch.com

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware of such information, we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. All updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date."

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about your privacy, please contact us at:
privacy@merkabachurch.com