Privacy Policy

First Wesleyan Church Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 21, 2026

At First Wesleyan Church, we are deeply committed to protecting your privacy and keeping your personal data safe. This policy outlines exactly what information we collect, how we use it, and the secure third-party platforms we partner with to manage our church community.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that helps us maintain a meaningful relationship with our members, attendees, and guests. This includes:

  • Contact Information: Names, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses.
  • Financial Information: Donation amounts, giving history, and necessary payment details when you give online.
  • Ministry Information: Prayer requests, event registrations, and newsletter sign-up preferences.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is strictly used to support your involvement with our church family. We use this data to:

  • Send church updates, weekly newsletters, and event communications.
  • Maintain accurate records of your financial tithes and contributions for annual tax receipts.
  • Respond to prayer requests and pastoral care needs.
  • Manage event sign-ups and small group coordination.

3. Sharing and Selling Data

We respect your trust. Your personal information is never sold, rented, leased, or given away to any third party for marketing or outside business purposes. It is only accessed by church staff and authorized leaders who need it to fulfill internal church ministry tasks.

4. Third-Party Services We Use

To run our church efficiently and securely, we partner with trusted, industry-standard third-party platforms. Your information is processed through these systems only for church needs:

  • Online Giving: We use Pushpay to process secure tithes and donations.
  • Church Database & Communication: We use the Planning Center ecosystem (including the Church Center mobile app) to store member profiles, manage communications, organize events, and track ministry engagement.

Each of these providers maintains rigorous security standards to ensure your data stays encrypted and private.

5. Data Security

We take data protection seriously. We utilize the built-in security protocols of our website host, Pushpay, and Planning Center to safeguard your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, want to update your contact information, or wish to be removed from our communication lists, please reach out to us:

First Wesleyan Church Bartlesville
Email: mail@fwcbartlesville.org
Phone: 918-333-4760
Address: 1776 Silver Lake Rd  |  Bartlesville, OK  |  74006