Privacy Policy

About Locate.Church

Locate.Church helps users find biblical churches. We do not require user accounts or collect personal information beyond what is necessary for basic site functionality and analytics.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use Locate.Church.

In the event you reach out to us for any reason, we use this information only to respond to your inquiry or request.

b. Information from Analytics

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics may collect:

• IP address (anonymized where possible)
• Browser type
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referring website

This data is used in aggregate to improve our website and user experience.

Learn more about how Google collects and processes data: Google - Partner Sites Policies.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on: Google Analytics Opt-out.

2. Church Information Displayed on the Site

The church data listed on Locate.Church comes from publicly available sources (for example: public directories, official church websites, and other open databases). We make every effort to provide accurate information, but we do not claim ownership of this data.

If you represent a church and would like to update or remove your listing, please contact us at: privacy@locate.church. We will review and respond to your request promptly.

3. Cookies and Tracking

We do not use cookies for login, advertising, or personalized tracking. However, third-party analytics tools like Google Analytics may set cookies in your browser to measure website usage and performance.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

4. How We Use Information

We use the limited information we collect to:

• Maintain and improve our website
• Monitor usage and performance
• Respond to user inquiries or removal requests
• Ensure the accuracy of church listings

We do not sell, rent, or share user data with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.

5. Data Retention

We retain contact information (such as emails sent to us) only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and maintain accurate records of removal requests. Analytics data may be stored by Google in accordance with their data retention policies.

6. Data Security

Our site uses HTTPS encryption and standard security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of data. While no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, we take reasonable steps to safeguard your information.

7. Third-Party Links

Locate.Church may contain links to church websites or other third-party resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws, including:

• The right to access the data we hold about you
• The right to request correction or deletion
• The right to object to or restrict certain processing

To exercise any of these rights, please email privacy@locate.church.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under that age. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be posted on this page with the revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Email: privacy@locate.church