Privacy Policy
Who We Are
St. John’s Episcopal Church in Deadwood, SD, is committed to respecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your data.
Information We Collect
We may collect limited personal information through:
• Contact Forms: If you submit a form on our website, we receive your name, email, phone number, and message.
• Event Registrations: If we offer event sign-ups, we may collect participant details.
• Newsletter Sign-ups: If you subscribe, we receive your name and email address.
We do not collect sensitive payment information, as all donations are processed through a third-party provider (Tithe.ly).
Donations & Online Giving
Our Online Giving page provides a way to securely donate through Tithe.ly, a third-party service that processes donations on our behalf.
• When you click “Give Online”, you are redirected to an embedded version of Tithe.ly’s secure donation platform.
• St. John’s Episcopal Church does not collect, process, or store any payment information.
• Tithe.ly manages all transactions, including credit card and bank transfers, following their own security policies and privacy practices.
• You can review Tithe.ly’s Privacy Policy here: Tithe.ly Privacy Policy.
If you have questions about donation transactions, receipts, or stored information, please contact Tithe.ly directly.
Cookies & Analytics
Our website may use functional cookies to improve user experience and basic analytics to monitor site performance. These help us understand how visitors engage with our website, but we do not track visitors for advertising purposes.
Embedded third-party services, such as online giving through Tithe.ly, may use their own cookies. For details on how these third-party services handle cookies, please refer to Tithe.ly’s Privacy Policy.
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
• Respond to inquiries or prayer requests submitted through contact forms.
• Share church updates or newsletters (if you subscribed).
• Improve our website and outreach efforts.
We never sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Your Rights & Choices
Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time.
If you would like to unsubscribe from our emails or request the deletion of any personal information you have submitted, you may contact us at stjohnsecdeadwood@gmail.com or send a written request to St. John’s Episcopal Church, PO Box 130, Deadwood, SD 57732
External Links
Our website may link to third-party sites (such as Tithe.ly, social media, or Diocese resources). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
Last Updated: 02/27/2025