Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 8, 2026

Antioch Baptist Church values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you interact with our website, church app, online forms, giving platforms, events, ministries, and digital communications.

Information We Collect

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as your:

Name and contact information
Event or ministry registrations
Volunteer information
Prayer requests
Communication preferences
Giving information
Household or membership information

Our website may also collect basic technical information, such as your device type, browser, IP address, and website activity.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

Communicate church news, announcements, and event information
Process registrations and ministry participation
Respond to questions, prayer requests, and pastoral care needs
Maintain membership and administrative records
Process donations and provide giving statements
Send email, text, or app notifications
Improve our website and ministry services
Support the safety and security of our congregation and systems

Antioch Baptist Church does not sell your personal information.

Email and Text Communications

If you provide your email address or mobile number, we may send you Church-related announcements, reminders, ministry updates, or emergency communications.

You may unsubscribe from emails using the link provided in the message. When available, you may opt out of text messages by replying STOP.

Message and data rates may apply.

Mobile numbers and text-message consent information will not be sold or shared with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Online Giving

Online donations and payments may be processed through trusted third-party providers.

These providers may collect payment information directly. Antioch may receive transaction information needed to maintain contribution records, provide receipts, and prepare giving statements.

We do not sell donor information.

Children and Youth

Antioch may collect information about children and youth when necessary for participation in Church ministries and events.

This may include parent or guardian information, emergency contacts, permissions, allergies, or other information needed to safely administer a program.

We seek appropriate parent or guardian authorization when necessary.

Photos, Video, and Livestreaming

Worship services, events, and ministry activities may be photographed, recorded, or livestreamed.

Attendees may appear incidentally in Church photographs or recordings used for ministry, website, social media, historical, informational, or promotional purposes.

Antioch seeks to exercise appropriate care regarding identifiable images of children and youth.

Prayer Requests and Pastoral Care

Information submitted through prayer requests or pastoral care communications may be personal or sensitive.

We seek to handle this information with appropriate discretion. If you would like a prayer request to remain confidential, please clearly indicate that when submitting it.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party providers to support services such as:

Online giving
Event registration
Email and text communications
Church management systems
Website and app services

These providers may process information on our behalf according to their privacy practices and agreements with Antioch.

Our website may also contain links to other websites. Antioch is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to understand website traffic, improve performance, and provide a better online experience.

You may adjust your browser settings to limit or disable cookies.

Protecting Your Information

Antioch takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no electronic system or online transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Your Choices

You may contact us to:

Update or correct your information
Change your communication preferences
Ask questions about how your information is used

Certain records may need to be retained for legal, financial, membership, safeguarding, or administrative purposes.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our ministries, technology, or practices change. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Antioch Baptist Church
6531 Little Ox Road
Fairfax Station, VA 22039

703-425-0710
www.antioch-church.org

Antioch Baptist Church is committed to handling the information entrusted to us with care, integrity, and respect.