Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 1, 2026

The Harvest Faith Center of Easley, SC ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website, theharvestpraise.com.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your choices regarding your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you:

Contact us through a form on our website
Subscribe to emails or updates
Submit prayer requests
Register for events, services, conferences, or other activities
Give donations online
Request information about the church or ministries
Communicate with us by email, phone, or other online methods

The personal information we may collect includes:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Prayer requests or personal messages
Donation and transaction details
Any other information you choose to provide

We may also collect certain non-personal or technical information automatically when you visit our website, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Pages viewed
Time spent on pages
Referral source
General website usage data

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Respond to your inquiries, comments, or requests
Communicate with you about church services, events, ministries, and announcements
Process donations and send giving confirmations or receipts
Manage registrations for events or ministry activities
Pray for and minister to submitted needs and requests
Improve our website, communications, and ministry outreach
Maintain church records and internal administration
Comply with legal obligations where applicable

3. Online Giving and Payment Processing

If you make a donation through our website, your payment information may be processed by a trusted third-party payment processor. We do not store complete credit card numbers, debit card information, or banking account details on our website servers unless specifically stated by the payment platform we use.

Online giving providers and payment processors may have their own privacy and security policies, and we encourage you to review those policies when making a donation.

4. Email Communications

If you provide your email address, we may send you:

Church news and updates
Event information
Ministry announcements
Prayer and encouragement messages
Donation confirmations and receipts

You may unsubscribe from non-essential email communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link in the email, if available, or by contacting us directly.

5. Text Messages and Phone Communications

If you provide your phone number, we may use it to:

Contact you regarding ministry needs, church updates, or event information
Respond to your questions or requests
Send reminders or announcements by call or text, where appropriate

Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan. You may opt out of text communications by replying with a stop request or contacting us directly.

6. Prayer Requests and Sensitive Information

We understand that prayer requests and ministry messages may contain personal or sensitive information. By submitting a prayer request or message through our website, you consent to our receiving and reviewing that information for ministry purposes.

Please do not submit confidential medical, legal, or other highly sensitive information that you do not wish to be shared internally with appropriate ministry leaders or staff who may assist in prayer or follow-up care.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors use the site.

Cookies may be used to:

Remember visitor preferences
Improve website performance
Analyze website traffic
Support website functionality

You can usually control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

8. Analytics and Website Performance

We may use website analytics tools or services to better understand how visitors interact with our website. These tools may collect information such as:

Pages visited
Time on site
Click activity
Referral sources
Browser and device information

This information helps us improve the functionality, content, and effectiveness of our website and communications.

9. How We Share Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information only in limited circumstances, such as:

With trusted service providers who help us operate our website, send communications, process donations, or manage church-related services
With ministry leaders, staff, or designated volunteers when necessary to respond to prayer requests, ministry needs, or event coordination
When required by law, legal process, or governmental request
When necessary to protect the safety, rights, or property of the church, our members, website users, or others

Any third-party service providers we use are expected to handle information responsibly and only for authorized purposes.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to help protect the information submitted through our website from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Retention of Information

We may keep personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:

Responding to inquiries
Maintaining donation and church records
Managing participation in ministries and events
Meeting legal, financial, or administrative requirements

When information is no longer needed, we will take reasonable steps to delete it or store it securely as appropriate.

12. Your Choices and Rights

You may contact us at any time to:

Request access to the personal information we may have about you
Request corrections to inaccurate information
Ask us to update your contact preferences
Request removal from email or text communication lists
Ask questions about how your information is being used

We will make reasonable efforts to honor your requests, subject to legal, administrative, ministry, or recordkeeping needs.

13. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental or guardian consent. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 in a manner that requires consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

Parents or guardians who believe a child has provided personal information may contact us directly.

14. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services, including giving platforms, social media pages, video platforms, or ministry partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those third-party sites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website practices, technology, legal requirements, or ministry operations. Any updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Your continued use of our website after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to contact us regarding your information, please reach out to:

The Harvest Faith Center of Easley, SC
Website: theharvestpraise.com
Email: info@theharvestpraise.com
Phone: 864.465.8059