Privacy Policy

This Privacy Notice for NWI Church, Inc. (doing business as East Chicago Church) (“we,” “us,” or “our”) describes how and why we may access, collect, store, use, and/or share (“process”) your personal information when you engage with our church and ministry activities (“Services”), including when you:

• Visit our website at eastchicagochurch.com or any site that links to this Privacy Notice.
  
  
• Give online, register for an event, submit a prayer request, volunteer, or communicate with our team.
  
  
• Interact with us in person or digitally through our forms, email, or social media.
  
  

We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy as we carry out our mission to help people know and follow Jesus Christ.

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at pastor@eastchicagochurch.com.

1. What Information Do We Collect?

We collect the personal information you voluntarily provide when you connect with our church, such as when you:

• Register for events or ministry programs
  
  
• Submit a prayer request or volunteer form
  
  
• Make a donation or give online
  
  
• Request information or contact us directly
  
  

The types of information we may collect include:

• Name
  
  
• Email address
  
  
• Phone number
  
  
• Mailing address
  
  
• Prayer requests or ministry needs
  
  
• Event or volunteer sign-up details
  
  
• Giving information (such as donation amount and method)
  
  

Sensitive information such as prayer requests or personal notes shared for pastoral care will only be used for ministry purposes and will not be shared publicly.

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18 years of age.

2. How Do We Process Your Information?

We process your personal information to:

• Provide and manage ministry services
  
  
• Communicate about events, updates, and opportunities
  
  
• Manage donations and financial giving
  
  
• Respond to prayer requests or ministry inquiries
  
  
• Improve our website and communications through analytics
  
  
• Comply with applicable laws and financial recordkeeping requirements
  
  

Your information will only be used for purposes consistent with your involvement at East Chicago Church.

3. Payment Processing

Online donations and payments are securely processed through Planning Center Giving.
East Chicago Church does not store or directly process your debit or credit card information.

You can review Planning Center’s privacy policy here: https://planningcenter.com/privacy

4. Marketing and Communication

We may send ministry updates, newsletters, or event reminders via email or text message.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of an email or replying “STOP” to text messages.

Our communications are managed through Go High Level, a secure platform used for email, form collection, and marketing automation.
Your data is never sold or shared for marketing purposes.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze how visitors use our site.
We may use tools such as Google Analytics and social media pixels to understand engagement and reach more people with our ministry.

You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer.

6. Social Media and Integrations

If you connect with us through platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube, those platforms may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We encourage you to review their policies for details on how your data is handled.

7. Data Storage and Access

Your data is securely stored in Planning Center and internal systems used by our pastors and staff.
Access is limited to authorized team members for ministry purposes only.
We do not share or sell personal information to third parties.

8. How We Keep Your Information Safe

We use appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information.
While no system can guarantee 100% security, we regularly review our practices to ensure your data is handled with care and confidentiality.

9. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to or correction of your personal information
  
  
• Request deletion of your personal data (where legally permitted)
  
  
• Opt out of marketing communications
  
  

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at pastor@eastchicagochurch.com.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to stay compliant with laws or reflect changes in our practices.
When updates occur, the “Last Updated” date will change accordingly.
We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

East Chicago Church (NWI Church, Inc.)
Attn: Senior Pastor Manuel Corazzari
4427 Olcott Ave
East Chicago, IN 46312
📧 pastor@eastchicagochurch.com
🌐 https://www.eastchicagochurch.com