Phoenix Rising Christian Assembly (PRCA)
Effective Date: August 2025
1. Introduction
Phoenix Rising Christian Assembly (“PRCA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious organization based in the United States. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (https://prca.church), join our mailing list, become a member, or engage with our services.
We are committed to maintaining your trust and respecting your privacy in alignment with our spiritual values and our legal obligations.
2. Scope and Applicability
This Privacy Policy applies solely to individuals accessing or using PRCA’s website and services in the United States. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
3. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal information:
a. Information You Voluntarily Provide:
- Name and email address (e.g., mailing list sign-ups)
- Contact details, including phone number and mailing address (e.g., for members)
- Spiritual preferences or interests (e.g., during member intake)
- Donation and membership details (e.g., contribution type, frequency)
b. Information Collected Automatically:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Device identifiers
This is collected via cookies, Google Analytics, and other standard technologies.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Send spiritual updates, community announcements, and event notices
- Process donations and recurring membership contributions
- Fulfill mailing of sacramental materials (where applicable)
- Provide secure access to member-only services
- Maintain legal compliance with nonprofit and religious laws
- Improve the user experience and ensure website functionality
5. Third-Party Services
We may share your data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and supporting our ministry. These include:
- Mailchimp (email communications)
- Stripe (payment processing)
- WooCommerce (e-commerce platform)
- Google Analytics (site metrics)
Each provider maintains its own privacy and data security standards. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
6. Religious and Sacramental Use Disclosure
As a religious organization, PRCA may collect spiritual data relevant to your membership and participation in ceremonies, including but not limited to:
- Interest in specific sacramental practices
- Affirmations of religious belief
This information is used solely for spiritual guidance, ceremony preparation, and community integrity. It is never sold, and it is handled with sacred discretion.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a minor without parental consent, we will delete that information promptly.
8. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including spiritual care, legal compliance, and donor recordkeeping.
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us here.
9. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access or correct your personal information
- Unsubscribe from our communications
- Request that we delete your data (unless required for legal compliance)
You may exercise these rights by contacting us directly.
10. Security Practices
We take appropriate administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard your personal information. While we strive to protect your data, no system is 100% secure.
11. Legal Disclosures and Compliance
We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect PRCA members or the public
- Respond to misuse of our sacramental practices or violations of our Terms of Use
12. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update or revise this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted to this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of our website or services constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Phoenix Rising Christian Assembly
Email: Contact Form
Website: https://prca.church
Last Updated: August 2025