Privacy Policy

The Dwelling Place Church – Brentwood, California Effective Date: September 13, 2025 The Dwelling Place Church (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website: www.thedwelling-place.org.

1. Information We Collect

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in order to:

• Share church news, event updates, and ministry resources. 

• Respond to prayer requests, inquiries, or messages you submit. 

• Process online donations securely and provide tax receipts. 

• Improve website performance and user experience.

• Comply with legal obligations and ensure the safety of our church community. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. Donations and Payment Information

If you give online, your financial information (such as credit or debit card details) is processed through a secure third-party payment provider. We do not store or have direct access to your complete financial information.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors use our site and to improve functionality. You can adjust your browser settings to block cookies, but certain features of the website may not function properly.

5. Links to Third-Party Sites

The Site may include links to third-party websites we believe may be of interest to you. Please note that these websites are independent from The Dwelling Place Church, and we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such sites or platforms. Your use of third-party sites will be subject to their privacy policies.

6. International Users

The Dwelling Place Church is located in the United States. Our website and services are not directed toward individuals outside the United States. If you access our site from outside the U.S. and provide personal information, please be aware that your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those of your country. By interacting with our site, you consent to this transfer and the use of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

7. California Residents

Pursuant to California Civil Code § 1798.83, California residents with whom we have an established relationship may request information regarding personal information (if any) shared with third parties for direct marketing purposes. The Dwelling Place Church does not share your personal information with third parties for such purposes and has not done so in the last 12 months. For questions, you may contact us using the information in the Contact Us section below.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are intended for adults age 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from someone under 18, we will promptly delete it. If you believe a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Security

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data transmitted online.

10. Your Choices

• You may opt out of church communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly. • You may request to review, update, or delete the personal information we hold about you.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact us: The Dwelling Place Church 90 Village Drive Brentwood, CA 94513 Email: contact@thedwelling-place.org Phone: 925-625-2022