# Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 28, 2026

St. Timothy's Episcopal Church ("we," "us," "our") operates the website sttimshenderson.org. This policy describes what information we collect and how we use it.

## 1. Information We Collect

When you visit our website, we may collect:

- Information you provide directly: name, email address, phone number, and any other information you submit through contact forms, RSVP forms, photo submission forms, or donation forms.

- Donation information: processed through Squarespace Payments. We do not directly store credit card or banking information; payment data is handled by our payment processor in accordance with their privacy policies.

- Automatically collected information: IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This is collected via standard analytics tools.

## 2. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

- Remember your preferences

- Analyze site traffic via Squarespace Analytics and Google Analytics

- Enable embedded content (such as YouTube videos)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not work properly.

## 3. YouTube API Services

Our website uses YouTube API Services to display our live streamed and recorded worship services on our Worship page. By using our website, you are also agreeing to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service (available at https://www.youtube.com/t/terms).

The YouTube API is used solely to:

- Detect when we are currently live streaming a service

- Display the most recently uploaded service recording

This functionality uses cookies set by YouTube/Google. We do not access, store, or collect any of your YouTube account information, watch history, or personal data through the API.

For information about how Google handles your data when you interact with embedded YouTube content, please review the Google Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

You may revoke our access to your YouTube data at any time via the Google security settings page at https://security.google.com/settings/security/permissions.

## 4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

- Respond to inquiries and pastoral requests

- Process donations and send acknowledgments

- Coordinate event RSVPs and photo submissions

- Communicate parish news, services, and events

- Maintain and improve our website

- Comply with legal obligations

## 5. How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We share information only:

- With service providers who help us operate our website and process donations (e.g., Squarespace, Squarespace Payments, Google)

- When required by law

- With your explicit consent

## 6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

## 7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us information may contact us to request removal.

## 8. Your Rights

You may request to:

- Access the personal information we hold about you

- Correct inaccurate information

- Request deletion of your information

- Opt out of communications

## 9. Third-Party Services

Our website integrates with several third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

- Squarespace: https://www.squarespace.com/privacy

- Squarespace Payments: https://www.squarespace.com/payments-privacy

- Google / YouTube: https://policies.google.com/privacy

- Google Calendar: https://policies.google.com/privacy