Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
At Anchor Church Philadelphia, we are a community of Christ-centered, people-focused, authentic believers. We are dedicated to witnessing the city of Philadelphia transformed by the life-changing reality of the Gospel. As part of our mission to make disciples who are anchored in Christ, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that any information you share with us is handled with care, transparency, and integrity.
1. Information We Collect
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used solely to support our seven major ministry areas (Acts 2:42-47): Teaching, Fellowship, Sacraments, Prayer, Care for One Another, Worship, and Continuous Evangelism. Specifically, we use it to:
We treat your personal information with the utmost respect:
4. Connection Cards & Next Steps
If you make a decision for Christ or wish to join our community during the Invitation, you may be asked to complete a Connection Card. This information is used by our leadership to welcome you and provide the spiritual support you need as you become anchored in Christ.
5. Media & Recording
Please be aware that by attending our services, you are entering an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. These materials may be used on our website, social media, or other church-branded platforms to share the Gospel and the life of our church.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out to us at info@anchorchurchphl.org or through our website: anchorchurchphl.org.
Anchor Church
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
At Anchor Church Philadelphia, we are a community of Christ-centered, people-focused, authentic believers. We are dedicated to witnessing the city of Philadelphia transformed by the life-changing reality of the Gospel. As part of our mission to make disciples who are anchored in Christ, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that any information you share with us is handled with care, transparency, and integrity.
1. Information We Collect
- We collect information to help us better serve our congregation and community in Philadelphia. This includes:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, and phone number provided via Connection Cards or website forms.
- Engagement Data: Information shared when you sign up for discipleship guidance, upcoming events, or volunteer teams.
- Financial Information: Information related to tithes and offerings provided through our website, app, or physical envelopes.
- Media: We record video and audio of our services for ministry purposes.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used solely to support our seven major ministry areas (Acts 2:42-47): Teaching, Fellowship, Sacraments, Prayer, Care for One Another, Worship, and Continuous Evangelism. Specifically, we use it to:
- Communicate: Send updates on upcoming events and church announcements.
- Discipleship: Provide "next steps" guidance and connect you with ministry opportunities.
- Operations: Manage volunteer schedules and ensure our mobile church logistics run smoothly.
- Stewardship: Process and track your financial contributions securely.
We treat your personal information with the utmost respect:
- Confidentiality: Collection and totaling of offerings are conducted out of sight of the congregation in a secure space with two authorized individuals.
- Third-Party Sharing: We do not sell or rent your personal information. We only share data with trusted service providers (such as our giving platform or app developer) necessary to facilitate church operations.
- Internal Access: Only staff and volunteers approved by leadership (such as the Operations Manager or authorized Ushers) have access to sensitive information as required by their roles.
4. Connection Cards & Next Steps
If you make a decision for Christ or wish to join our community during the Invitation, you may be asked to complete a Connection Card. This information is used by our leadership to welcome you and provide the spiritual support you need as you become anchored in Christ.
5. Media & Recording
Please be aware that by attending our services, you are entering an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. These materials may be used on our website, social media, or other church-branded platforms to share the Gospel and the life of our church.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out to us at info@anchorchurchphl.org or through our website: anchorchurchphl.org.
Anchor Church