Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
First United Methodist Church Tuscaloosa (“FUMCT,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through forms on our website, including:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Mailing address
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Event registrations
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Prayer requests
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Pledge or giving information
We may also collect limited non-personal information such as browser type, IP address, and website usage data for analytics purposes.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide to:
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Respond to inquiries
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Process registrations or facility requests
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Manage giving and pledges
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Provide church communications
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Improve our website and ministries
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Online Giving & Payment Processing
Online giving, Venmo, and other electronic transactions may be processed through secure third-party platforms. FUMCT does not store full payment information on our servers. Please review the privacy policies of those providers for additional details.
Confidential Prayer Requests
If you indicate that a prayer request is confidential, it will be shared only with designated clergy as requested.
Cookies & Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience and gather website usage data. You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information, though no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@fumct.org.