Effective Date:
February 14, 2026
Last Updated:
February 14, 2026
Indian Springs Baptist Church(“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal
information you share with us through our website,
isbc.org
.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it and your rights regarding
your information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:
- Fill out contact forms
- Submit prayer requests
- Register for events
- Subscribe to email communications
- Make online donations
- Apply for employment or volunteer roles
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Payment information (processed securely through a third-party provider)
- Any message or prayer request you submit
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referring website
This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries and prayer requests
- Process donations and event registrations
- Send church communications and updates
- Improve our website and ministry outreach
- Maintain internal records
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information.
3. Online Giving and Payment Processing
Online donations are processed through secure third-party payment processors. We do not store your full credit card or
banking information on our servers.
Please review the privacy policies of any third-party giving platform we use for additional details about their data
handling practices.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Analyze traffic patterns
- Enhance user experience
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly.
5. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our emails, you may receive:
- Church announcements
- Event updates
- Ministry opportunities
- Prayer emphasis information
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
6. Prayer Requests and Public Submissions
If you submit a prayer request, please note:
- Requests may be shared internally with church leadership or prayer teams unless you request confidentiality.
- Do not include sensitive personal or medical details unless necessary and clearly marked confidential.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical and physical measures to protect your information. However, no online
transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from
children without parental consent.
If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child without proper consent, we will take steps to
delete that information.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of
third-party sites.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your state or country of residence, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Opt out of certain communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated”
date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Indian Springs Baptist Church
325 Hill Road
Kingsport, Tennessee 37664
Phone:
(423) 323-2187
Email:
staff@isbc.org
