Privacy Policy

Introduction

Open Door Evangelical Church (“ODEC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website at odec.live, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using our website, you agree to this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you fill out a form on our site, such as our contact form or prayer request form. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message or prayer request. We may also collect limited, non-identifying technical information (such as browser type and general usage data) through standard website cookies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to respond to your inquiries, to pray for and follow up on prayer requests, to share church updates when you request them, and to improve our ministry and website. Prayer requests you mark as private are treated as confidential and shared only with those directly involved in prayer ministry.

Cookies and Third-Party Services

Our website may use cookies to help the site function properly. We also embed third-party services, including YouTube (for live streams and video) and, when available, PayPal (for online giving). These services may collect information according to their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We do not control these third parties.

How We Share Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share it only with church staff and volunteers who need it to respond to you, or when required by law.

Data Retention and Security

We keep form submissions only as long as needed for ministry purposes, and we take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

Your Choices and Rights

You may request that we access, correct, or delete the personal information you have submitted. To do so, please contact us using the details below.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Open Door Evangelical Church
283 Chestnut Street, Lynn, MA 01902
Phone: 781 480 1929
Email: Odec1God@live.com