PRIVACY POLICY
The Victory Chapel Sanford
Effective Date: November 7, 2026
1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy
The Victory Chapel Sanford ("Victory Chapel," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of our members, guests, visitors, and online community.
Our mission is to serve God, strengthen families, and share the love of Jesus Christ. We believe that protecting your personal information is an important part of building trust and maintaining a safe church community.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information when you visit our website at www.vcsanford.com or interact with our church online.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide through our website, including:
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Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
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Information submitted through contact forms.
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Prayer requests and pastoral communication.
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Event registrations and ministry participation.
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Online giving and donation information.
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Email newsletter subscriptions.
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Messages, questions, and other communications.
We may also automatically collect technical information, including browser type, device information, IP address, website activity, and cookies.
3. How We Use Your Information
Victory Chapel may use your information to:
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Respond to questions, messages, and prayer requests.
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Communicate church announcements and ministry updates.
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Process online donations and financial contributions.
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Manage church events, activities, and registrations.
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Provide information about worship services and ministry opportunities.
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Send newsletters and other church-related communications.
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Improve website performance and visitor experience.
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Maintain the security of our website and online services.
We do not use personal information for purposes unrelated to our church operations without appropriate permission or another lawful basis.
4. Prayer Requests and Confidentiality
We understand that prayer requests can contain deeply personal and sensitive information.
Prayer requests submitted to Victory Chapel will be handled with care, respect, and discretion. We will not intentionally publish or distribute private prayer requests without permission.
Prayer requests may be shared with designated church leadership or prayer ministry members when necessary to fulfill the request.
Please only submit information that you are comfortable sharing with the church.
5. Online Giving and Donations
Victory Chapel provides online giving opportunities to make supporting our ministry convenient.
When you make an online donation, certain personal and payment information may be collected and processed through a third-party payment provider.
We do not intentionally store complete credit card or banking information on our website when payment processing is handled by an outside provider.
Donation information may be used for financial records, contribution acknowledgments, accounting, and applicable legal requirements.
We encourage donors to review the privacy policies of the payment providers used to complete their transactions.
6. Event Registrations and Church Activities
When you register for church events, programs, ministry activities, or special services, we may collect information needed to manage your registration and communicate important event details.
This information will be used for church-related administrative and ministry purposes.
Information regarding children or minors should be submitted by a parent or legal guardian when appropriate.
7. Email Newsletters and Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or provide your email address, we may send you:
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Church announcements.
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Upcoming event information.
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Ministry updates.
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Special services and outreach information.
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Important church communications.
You may unsubscribe from newsletters and promotional emails at any time using the unsubscribe instructions provided in the
email.
8. Livestreaming, Photography, and Media
Victory Chapel may use livestreaming, photography, video recordings, and other media to share worship services, church activities, and ministry events.
These materials may be distributed through our website, YouTube, Facebook, and other church communication platforms.
If you attend an event or service where recording takes place, you may appear in photographs or video footage.
We will take reasonable steps to respect individual privacy and handle identifiable images appropriately. Individuals who do not wish to be featured in identifiable media should contact church leadership.
Children will receive additional consideration, and identifiable images of minors should not be intentionally published without appropriate parental or guardian permission.
9. Sharing of Personal Information
Victory Chapel does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share necessary information with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate our website and ministry services, including:
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Website hosting providers.
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Online donation and payment processors.
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Email communication services.
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Event registration platforms.
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Website analytics and security providers.
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Livestreaming and social media platforms.
These providers may process information according to their own privacy policies and applicable agreements.
We may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect the safety, rights, and security of our church community.
10. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand visitor activity, and enhance your browsing experience.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Third-party services may also use cookies or similar technologies according to their own privacy policies.
11. Children's Privacy
We take the privacy and safety of children seriously.
Our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without appropriate parental or guardian consent.
Parents and legal guardians should provide information for children's ministry registrations and activities when appropriate.
If you believe personal information belonging to a child has been submitted improperly, please contact us so we can review the matter.
12. Data Protection and Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Access to personal information is limited to individuals who need the information to perform legitimate church-related responsibilities.
Although we work to maintain appropriate security measures, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
13. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may contain links to external websites and services, including YouTube, Facebook, online giving platforms, and other ministry resources.
Victory Chapel is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of external websites before providing personal information.
14. Your Privacy Choices and Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
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Request access to personal information we maintain about you.
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Request corrections to inaccurate information.
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Request deletion of certain personal information.
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Withdraw consent where applicable.
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Unsubscribe from email communications.
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Ask questions about how your information is collected and used.
To make a privacy request, please contact us using the information below.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Victory Chapel reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy as our website, ministry operations, and applicable privacy requirements change.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.
16. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us.
The Victory Chapel Sanford
Christian Fellowship Church
Website: https://www.vcsanford.com/
Email: sanfordvc@gmail.com
Phone: (904) 505-4692
Address:
2619-A South French Ave.
Sanford, FL 32773
Thank you for trusting The Victory Chapel Sanford. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you and your family.
Real God. Real People. Real Answers.