Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Sept 17, 2025

New Life Pentecostal Church of Ocala (“we”, “our”, or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the personal information of visitors to our website (https://www.newlifeofocala.org).

We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) religious organization located in the United States, and we are committed to respecting and protecting your personal data in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).


1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information through our website contact forms:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., financial, medical, or government ID data) through our website.


2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide only for the following purposes:

  • To respond to inquiries or prayer requests submitted via our contact forms

  • To follow up with individuals who reach out for assistance, information, or ministry-related concerns

We do not use your information for:

  • Marketing or promotional purposes

  • Targeted advertising

  • Selling or sharing with third parties for commercial purposes


3. Online Giving

Our website contains links to external third-party platforms for online giving. When you click the “Give” link, you are redirected to a separate website that may collect personal and payment information. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of that third-party giving platform before submitting any information.

We do not store or process any financial information on our own website.


4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and tracking technologies to improve website performance and understand visitor behavior:

a. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data such as:

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Duration of visit

  • Geographic region (based on IP)

This helps us improve our website content and outreach. Google Analytics may place cookies on your device to enable these services. You can learn more or opt out by visiting Google’s Privacy & Terms.

b. LightSpeed Cache

We use LightSpeed Cache to enhance website speed and performance. This tool may temporarily store website data (such as images or page content) in your browser cache. It does not collect personally identifiable information.


5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

We may disclose your information only when:

  • Required by law or legal process

  • Necessary to protect the rights or safety of our church or its members


6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. After that period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.


7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • The right to access a copy of the information we hold about you

  • The right to request correction or deletion of your data

  • The right to withdraw consent (where applicable)

  • The right to opt-out of data sharing (for California residents, as applicable under CCPA)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.


8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.


9. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites.


10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child without parental consent, we will delete that information promptly.


11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.


12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

New Life Pentecostal Church of Ocala
5300 E Silver Springs Blvd Unit J
Silver Springs, FL 34488
📧 Email: tmorgan@newlifeofocala.org
📞 Phone: +1 (352) 598-7209