A legal disclaimer

Hawkinsville First United Methodist Church (“the Church,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how your information is safeguarded when you use our website (the “Site”).

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By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information:

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

This includes:

• Contact information (e.g., name, email address) when you fill out forms or contact us.

• Information you provide when signing up for newsletters or requesting assistance.

• Donation information that you voluntarily submit through our third-party provider (eGiving).

Note: We do not store or have access to your full payment information (credit card numbers, bank accounts, etc.).

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B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, standard technical data may be collected, such as:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages viewed

• Date/time of access

• Referring website

This information helps us understand how the Site is being used and improve functionality.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide livestreams, videos, and other content

• Communicate with you when you request information

• Process donations through eGiving

• Improve our website and user experience

• Maintain the security and functionality of the Site

• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

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3. Donations and Payment Information

Online donations are processed securely through eGiving.

• We do not collect or store your complete credit card or bank information.

• All financial transactions are governed by eGiving’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

• You may review those policies directly on their website.

The Church receives only the necessary details to acknowledge gifts (e.g., name, donation amount, and contact info).

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4. Video Content and YouTube

Our recorded and livestreamed services may be hosted on YouTube.

• YouTube may collect data about your interaction with videos, such as viewing history, device type, or account details if you are logged into YouTube or Google.

• Your use of YouTube is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy.

We do not collect or store this information ourselves.

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5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site may use cookies or similar technologies to improve performance and navigation.

Cookies may:

• Remember preferences

• Enhance video playback

• Improve load times

You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. However, doing so may limit some Site functionality.

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6. Sharing of Information

We only share information when necessary:

• With service providers such as eGiving and YouTube

• When required by law (e.g., court order)

• To protect the safety, rights, or property of the Church

We do not share your information with advertisers or other third parties for marketing.

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7. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is intended for a general audience.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

If we become aware that such information has been provided, we will delete it promptly.

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8. Security Measures

We take reasonable steps to protect the information we collect, including:

• Secure hosting

• Limited access to personal information

• Encryption used by third-party services (e.g., eGiving, YouTube)

No system is completely secure, but we strive to maintain industry-standard safeguards.

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9. External Links

Our Site may include links to third-party sites such as YouTube, eGiving, or other resources.

We are not responsible for:

• The content of external sites

• Their privacy practices

• Any data they may collect

You use external sites at your own discretion.

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10. Your Choices & Rights

Depending on your location, you may request:

• Access to personal information you have provided

• Correction of inaccurate information

• Deletion of information we maintain (when feasible)

To request changes, contact us at hawkinsvilleumc@gmail.com.

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11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Your continued use of the Site signifies acceptance of any updates.

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12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Hawkinsville First United Methodist Church
44 Merritt St. - P.O. Box 434

Hawkinsville, GA 31036
hawkinsvilleumc@gmail.com
478-893-8353

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Last Update: 11/15/2025​