Privacy Policy


Privacy Policy for The Tabernacle Church 

Effective Date: January 01, 2025 

1. Introduction 

The Tabernacle Church (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, visitors, and online users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. We are committed to complying with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).   

2. Information We Collect   

We collect the following types of personal information: 

  • Contact Information: Name, address, phone number, email address.  
  • Family Information: Information about family members (e.g., spouse, children).  
  • Donation History: Records of your financial contributions to the church.  
  • Spiritual Gifts: Information about your spiritual gifts and talents.  
  • Participation Information: Details about your involvement in church groups, teams, programs, and events.  
  • Prayer Requests: Information you submit when requesting prayer.  

3. How We Collect Information 

We collect information through the following methods: 

  • Online Forms: Information you provide through forms on our website and church app.  
  • Online Donations: Information you provide when making online donations.  
  • Website Registration: Information you provide when registering on our website (thetabchurch.net) or our church managing system (tabchurch.ccbchurch.com)

4. How We Use Your Information 

We use your personal information for the following purposes: 

  • Communication: To communicate with you about church activities, events, and programs. If you wish to opt out of SMS or email communications, please follow the instructions provided in the SMS message, email message or contact us directly using the contact information on this website.   
  • Membership Administration: To manage church membership records.   
  • Donation Processing: To process and acknowledge your donations.  
  • Spiritual Development: To identify and utilize your spiritual gifts within the church community.  
  • Pastoral Care: To provide pastoral care and support.  
  • Safety and Security: To ensure the safety and security of our church facilities (e.g., through security camera footage).  

5. Sharing Your Information 

We do not sell or share your personal information with any other organizations not listed in our Privacy Policy, except as required by law or to protect the safety of our community.  We do not share your mobile information with third parties for marketing purposes.  You have the right to opt out of receiving communications from us at any time. To opt out, please follow the unsubscribe instructions provided in our messages or contact us directly at media@thetabchurch.net.’ 

6. Third-Party Service Providers 

We use the following third-party service providers: 

  • Clearstream: For text and email communication.  
  • PushPay: For church management and online giving. 
  • The Church Co: For advertising and promotion of church events and information. 
These providers have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. PushPay Privacy Policy. Clearstream Privacy Policy., The Church Co Terms & Privacy Policies.
We have agreements in place with these providers to ensure the protection of your data. 

7. Data Security 

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. PushPay stores all our data, and they utilize encryption and secure storage methods to ensure your data is safe. Our staff takes regular trainings and practices to ensure your personal information is protected. We implement all necessary measures to prevent unauthorized sharing or disclosure of your information.

8. Accessing and Updating Your Information 

You may contact the church office to access, correct, or update your personal information. 

9. Children’s Privacy 

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. 

10. Security Camera Policy 

Our church campuses utilize security cameras for the safety and security of our members and visitors. Footage from these cameras is only accessed and used for security purposes. 

11. Contact Us 

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: 

The Tabernacle Church  
4302 E. Judge Perez Dr.  
Meraux, LA 70075  
Phone: (504)356-6901  
Email: media@thetabchurch.net 

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website and church app.