Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to the official website of the South Andhra Lutheran Church (SALC). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website or contact us through our online forms.

2. Information We Collect

When you interact with SALC through our website, you may voluntarily share personal information such as:

• Your name and email address (via contact or prayer request forms)
• Your phone number (optional, contact form only)
• The content of your message or prayer request

We do not collect any information automatically beyond standard web server logs (e.g., browser type, referring page), and we do not use tracking cookies or advertising trackers.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used solely for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiries or requests
• To include your prayer requests in our dedicated prayer meetings
• To communicate church news and event updates (only if you opt in)

We do not sell, rent, lease, or share your personal data with third parties for commercial purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information submitted to us. Our website contact forms use your local email client (via mailto:) so that no data passes through our servers — your message goes directly from your device to our email inbox.

5. Cookies

This website does not set or read any cookies on your device. We do not use analytics services, social media tracking scripts, or advertising networks that would place cookies. The only external resource loaded is Google Fonts (for typography), which may set its own cookies per Google's Privacy Policy.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites (e.g., Google Maps, Facebook). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when you visit them.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us so we can remove it promptly.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.