Tradewinds Church Mobile App Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 27, 2026

At Tradewinds Church ("we," "our," or "us"), we believe people matter because they matter to God. We are committed to treating your personal information with the same care, integrity, and respect that we strive to show in every aspect of our ministry. We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our online services, or interact with us through our digital platforms.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Prayer requests
Event registrations
Volunteer information
Information submitted through contact forms

Donation information
If you make an online donation, your payment information is processed securely by Subsplash and its payment partners. We do not store your complete credit card or bank account information on our own servers.
We may also automatically collect certain technical information, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Pages viewed
Date and time of visits
General website usage information

How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Respond to questions and prayer requests
Communicate about church ministries, events, and opportunities
Register attendees for events
Process donations and provide giving statements
Connect individuals with ministries and volunteer opportunities
Improve our website and digital communications
Send newsletters or ministry updates if you choose to receive them
Meet legal, financial, and accounting obligations

Online Giving
Online donations are processed securely through Subsplash and its payment processing partners.
Your payment information is encrypted during transmission and handled in accordance with industry security standards. We do not have access to or retain your full payment card information.

Church Management and Digital Services
Our church uses Subsplash to provide certain online services, which may include:
Website hosting
Online giving
Event registration
Sermon media
Church communications
Mobile app services (if applicable)

Information submitted through these services may be securely processed and stored by Subsplash on our behalf.
Please review Subsplash's own Privacy Policy to learn more about how they protect personal information.

Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.
We may also use analytics tools to better understand how visitors use our website and to improve its effectiveness. These tools collect aggregated usage information and do not identify individual visitors unless voluntarily provided.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.

Email and Text Communications
If you subscribe to receive emails or text messages from us, we may send:
Ministry updates
Event reminders
Church announcements
Prayer requests
Other ministry-related communications

You may unsubscribe from emails or opt out of text messages at any time by following the instructions included in those communications.

Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share information only:
With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our ministry, including Subsplash and other technology providers
When required by law
To protect the safety, rights, or property of our church or others

All service providers are expected to maintain appropriate security measures for the information they process.

Children's Privacy

Parents or guardians may submit information for children participating in church ministries, classes, camps, or events.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without appropriate parental involvement.

Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
However, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Your Privacy Choices
You may request to:
Review the personal information we maintain about you
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of personal information where legally permitted
Unsubscribe from church communications

Certain information, including donation records and financial records, may be retained as required by law.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.

Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, please contact:
Tradewinds Church
Address: 280 State Park Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
Phone: 831-788-7233
Email: connect@tradewinds.church
Website: tradewinds.church