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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 11, 2026 Last Revised: April 11, 2026

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1. Introduction

Landmark Church ("Landmark," "we," "us," or "our") operates thelandmark.church (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. By using our Site, you agree to the practices described here.

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2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Information you provide directly, including when you:

  • Submit a contact, care request, or prayer request form
  • Register for events or classes (Landmark 101, 201, etc.)
  • Apply for internships or serving teams
  • Register your child for Landmark Kids or Youth programs
  • Fill out the first-time guest or Co-Op interest forms
  • Sign up for our newsletter or email updates
  • Create a member profile on our Site

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any message or details you voluntarily provide.

Information collected automatically, including browser type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent on our Site. This data is collected via cookies and analytics tools.

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3. Third-Party Services We Use

Our Site and ministry operations rely on trusted third-party platforms. Each has its own privacy policy:

  • Church Center (Planning Center) — used for event registration, groups, giving, and class sign-ups. planningcenter.com/privacy
  • Memberstack — used for member accounts and access control on our Site.
  • Microsoft Clarity — used for analytics and understanding how visitors use our Site. Microsoft may collect usage data including mouse movements and clicks.
  • Spotify — sermon and podcast audio may be embedded from Spotify. Spotify may collect data per their own policy.
  • Google Fonts & other CDN resources — loaded to support Site typography and performance.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties.

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4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your requests, questions, or care needs
  • Register you for events, classes, or ministry programs
  • Send service updates, announcements, and newsletters (only if you opt in)
  • Support pastoral care, prayer follow-up, and ministry coordination
  • Improve the functionality and content of our Site
  • Fulfill child check-in, security, and safety obligations for Landmark Kids and Youth programs

We will never sell your personal information.

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5. Children's Privacy

We collect limited information about minors (under 18) only as necessary for ministry participation — such as child check-in for Landmark Kids and Youth programs. This information is provided by a parent or guardian and is used solely for ministry and safety purposes. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

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6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Ministry staff and volunteers on a need-to-know basis
  • Third-party service providers listed in Section 3, solely to operate our Site and programs
  • Authorities if required by law or to protect the safety of individuals

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7. Cookies

Our Site uses cookies to remember preferences and gather analytics data. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the Site may not function properly as a result.

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8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. You may request deletion of your information at any time (see Section 9).

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9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of non-essential communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@thelandmark.church.

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10. External Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites (Church Center, Planning Center, Spotify, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.

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11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Revised" date at the top. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

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12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out:

Landmark Church: 300 E. 8th Street, Ocean City, NJ 08226 📞 609-399-4747✉️ hello@thelandmark.church

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