Privacy Policy for Cherry Mound Baptist Church
1/8/2026
- Our Commitment to Privacy
Cherry Mound Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist congregation committed to honoring God by respecting the privacy of our members, regular attendees, visitors, volunteers, and donors. We collect only the information necessary to support the ministries and operations of the Church and strive to handle it with care, discretion, and integrity.
- Information We Collect
We may collect limited personal information through church activities, forms, and online services, including:
- Personal and Contact Information
- Name
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Email address
- Church and Ministry Information
- Membership status
- Attendance or involvement in ministries
- Volunteer service information
- Prayer requests (shared voluntarily and handled with pastoral sensitivity)
- Online Giving and Financial Information
- Donation amounts and dates
- Fund designations (e.g., general fund, missions)
- **Online donations are processed through trusted third‑party giving platforms.
- **The Church does not store full credit card or bank account numbers.
- Children and Youth Information
- Parent or guardian contact information
- Emergency contact details
- Medical or allergy information, when required for events or activities
- **Children’s information is collected only with parental or guardian knowledge and is used solely for ministry and safety purposes.
- Website Information
- Basic website usage data (such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited)
- Cookies related to online giving or website functionality, if applicable
- How We Use Information
Information collected by the Church is used to:
- Support the ministry and mission of the Church
- Communicate about worship services, events, and ministries
- Maintain accurate church and donation records
- Provide contribution statements for donors
- Ensure the safety of children, youth, and volunteers
- Comply with legal, financial, and denominational requirements
- Sharing of Information
The Church does **not** sell, rent, or trade personal information.
Information may be shared only:
- With pastors, staff, or trusted volunteers as needed to carry out church ministry
- With third‑party service providers (such as online giving or church management software) who agree to protect the information
- When required by law or to protect the safety and well‑being of individuals or the Church
- Online Giving
Online giving is provided as a convenience to our members and supporters. All electronic donations are processed securely through third‑party providers. These providers maintain their own privacy and security practices, and donors are encouraged to review those policies.
- Photos, Video, and Livestreaming
The Church may take photographs or video recordings during worship services and church events, including livestreams, for ministry, communication, or outreach purposes. These may appear on our website, social media, or printed materials.
Individuals who prefer not to be photographed or recorded should notify Church leadership, and reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate those requests.
- Data Security
The Church takes reasonable steps to protect personal information, including limiting access to records to authorized individuals and using secure systems for online services.
- Data Retention
Personal information is retained only as long as necessary for church ministry, legal, tax, or administrative purposes.
- Your Choices
You may request to:
- Review or update your personal information
- Opt out of non‑essential communications
- Ask questions about how your information is used
Requests may be made by contacting the Church using the information below.
- Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be communicated through the Church or posted on our website.
- Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Cherry Mound Baptist Church
4168 US-31W Cottontown, TN 37048
(615) 672-4273
cherrymoundbc@gmail.com