Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1st, 2025

At Courageous Church, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and integrity. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the information you share with us, both online and offline.

1. Who We Are

Courageous Church
14200 SE 13th Pl
Bellevue, WA 98007
www.wearecourageous.church
info@wearecourageous.church

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and store the following types of personal information when you engage with our church:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (mobile and/or home)

  • Mailing address (optional)

  • Family/household relationships

  • Attendance at church events or groups

  • Communication preferences

This information is typically collected through forms (online or in-person), event registrations, prayer requests, or when you sign up for a newsletter or Life Group.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely for ministry purposes, including:

  • Communicating with you via email or text

  • Inviting you to events and services

  • Following up on your prayer requests or questions

  • Helping you connect with groups, serving opportunities, or church leadership

  • Providing pastoral care

  • Tracking attendance or engagement (in aggregate form) to help us better serve our community

4. Text & Email Communications

By providing your contact information, you agree to receive occasional communications from Courageous Church. This includes event reminders, Life Group updates, volunteer opportunities, and church announcements.

You may unsubscribe or opt out at any time by:

  • Clicking "Unsubscribe" in our emails

  • Replying "STOP" to any text message

  • Emailing us at info@wearecourageous.church with your removal request

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following trusted third-party platforms to manage and facilitate communication:

  • Planning Center – our primary, secure church database

  • Gloo – for sending and managing text messages

  • Mailchimp – for email newsletters and communication

These services are selected for their security, reliability, and compliance with data privacy standards. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties. Your data is used only for the ministry and operations of Courageous Church.

We may also use anonymous engagement tracking tools on social platforms (e.g., Facebook/Instagram) for outreach purposes.

6. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our staff and volunteers are trained to handle personal data responsibly and in alignment with this policy.

7. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Update or correct your information

  • Withdraw consent to receive communications

  • Request that we delete your data from our records

To make any of these requests, contact us at:
info@wearecourageous.church

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected such information unintentionally, please contact us so we can delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website with the “Effective Date” at the top.

Questions?
We’d be happy to talk with you. Reach out any time at info@wearecourageous.church.