Privacy Policy
First Presbyterian Church Charlottesville
Effective Date: November 12, 2026
First Presbyterian Church Charlottesville ("First Pres," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information submitted through our website, www.firstprescharlottesville.org.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information when visitors voluntarily submit it through our website. Depending on the form or service, this information may include:

• Names, email addresses, phone numbers, and mailing addresses.

• Information submitted through contact forms, event registrations, volunteer opportunities, and ministry activities.

• Prayer requests and pastoral care inquiries.

• Information submitted through preschool inquiries and registration forms.

• Information provided through stewardship pledges, giving-related forms, and requests for financial assistance.

• Email addresses submitted when subscribing to church communications.

We collect only the information needed to respond to requests, administer church programs, and support our ministries.
2. How We Use Your Information
First Pres uses personal information to:

• Respond to questions, requests, and inquiries.

• Coordinate church events, programs, and volunteer opportunities.

• Communicate information about worship services, ministries, and church activities.

• Process registrations, stewardship pledges, and other church-related submissions.

• Provide pastoral care and respond to prayer requests.

• Administer preschool programs and registration.

• Review requests for assistance and support outreach ministries.

• Maintain and improve our website and church communications.

Information submitted through our website is used for church-related purposes and is not sold to third parties.
3. Email Communications
Visitors may voluntarily subscribe to our electronic newsletters and other church communications.
We use Constant Contact to manage email subscriptions and distribute electronic communications. Subscriber information is processed through Constant Contact in accordance with its applicable privacy practices.
You may unsubscribe from our electronic newsletters at any time using the unsubscribe link included in each email.
Submitting a contact form or registering for an event does not automatically subscribe you to our newsletters.
4. Website Cookies
Our website is hosted through Wix, which may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, security, and performance.
These technologies may collect technical information such as browser type, device information, and interactions with our website.
Visitors may manage or restrict cookies through their browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
5. Third-Party Services
Our website uses third-party services to support certain functions, including:

• Wix: Website hosting, online forms, security, and related functionality.

• Constant Contact: Email subscriptions and newsletter communications.

• Online Giving Services: Processing donations and financial transactions through the payment services available on our website.

When visitors use these services, their information may be processed according to the applicable provider's privacy policies and security practices.
We do not sell or rent personal information collected through our website.
6. Information Sharing
We share personal information only when reasonably necessary to carry out church operations, fulfill the purpose for which information was provided, work with authorized service providers, or comply with applicable legal obligations.
Information may be accessible to authorized church staff, ministry leaders, or volunteers whose responsibilities require it.
Prayer requests, pastoral communications, financial assistance applications, and other sensitive submissions are handled with particular care. Information may be shared with appropriate staff or ministry personnel when necessary to respond to a request.
We do not share personal information with outside organizations for their independent marketing purposes.
7. Information Security and Retention
We take reasonable administrative and technical precautions to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse.
Information submitted through our website may be stored within Wix or other authorized third-party service platforms.
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill its intended purpose, maintain appropriate church records, or meet applicable legal and administrative requirements.
Although we take reasonable precautions, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
8. Children's Privacy
First Pres offers ministries and programs for children and families, including preschool programs.
Information about children may be collected when provided by parents or legal guardians for registration, participation, or other ministry-related purposes.
We use this information to administer programs, communicate with families, and support the safety and well-being of participants.
We do not knowingly solicit personal information directly from children under the age of 13 through our website without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.
Parents or legal guardians may contact the church with questions or requests concerning information submitted about their children.
9. Your Information and Choices
You may contact First Pres to:

• Request access to personal information you have submitted through our website.

• Request corrections to inaccurate information.

• Request deletion of personal information, subject to applicable recordkeeping or legal requirements.

• Update your contact information or communication preferences.

• Unsubscribe from electronic newsletters.

Requests may be directed to info@firstprescharlottesville.org.
We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling requests involving personal information.
10. External Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites, including social media platforms, ministry partners, and third-party services.
First Pres is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of websites operated by other organizations. We encourage visitors to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website, church operations, technology, or applicable requirements.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:
First Presbyterian Church Charlottesville
507 7th St. NE
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Email: info@firstprescharlottesville.org
Phone: 434-296-7131
Website: www.firstprescharlottesville.org
This version removes Google Analytics entirely while retaining Wix cookie disclosures. Before publication, verify the descriptions of data sharing, storage, and retention against the church's actual practices, particularly for pastoral care, financial assistance, and children's information.