Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Christ Lutheran Church ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website christlutheranmilford.org (the "Service").

Last Updated: October 13, 2025

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you use our contact form, we collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Message content
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through Google Analytics and reCAPTCHA, including:

  • IP address (anonymized by Google Analytics, collected by reCAPTCHA)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • Device information
  • Geographic location (general)
  • Geographic location (general)
  • Mouse movements and interactions (reCAPTCHA)
  • Browser and device characteristics for bot detection (reCAPTCHA)

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Contact Form Information

  • Respond to your inquiries and messages
  • Communicate with you about your requests
  • Protect against spam and fraudulent submissions through reCAPTCHA verification

Analytics Information

  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Generate statistical reports about website usage
  • Understand visitor demographics and interests

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyze information about your use of the website. Google may use this data in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

For more information about Google’s privacy practices, visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Google reCAPTCHA

We use Google reCAPTCHA to protect our contact form from spam and abuse. reCAPTCHA collects hardware and software information, such as device and application data, and sends this data to Google for analysis. The information collected by reCAPTCHA is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy.

For more information about Google’s privacy practices, visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies:

Types of Cookies Used

  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies to track website performance
  • Functional Cookies: WordPress session cookies for basic website functionality
  • Security Cookies: Google reCAPTCHA cookies for spam protection and bot detection

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Data Retention

  • Contact Form Data: We retain contact form submissions for up to 2 years or until resolved, whichever is longer
  • Analytics Data: Google Analytics retains data according to their retention policies (default 26 months)

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party services (like Google Analytics and Google reCAPTCHA) that help us operate our website
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
  • Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to your personal data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
  • Objection: Object to certain processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

  • Email: office@christlutheranmilford.org
  • Address: 620 General Motors Rd. Milford, MI 48381
  • Phone: (248) 684-0895