Privacy Policy

Victory Baptist Church of Rowlett
6821 Lakeview Parkway, Rowlett, Texas 75089
📞 (972) 475-2847 | 📧 [email protected]
Pastor: Matthew Hon
Effective Date: January 1st 2026

1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Victory Baptist Church of Rowlett ("the Church") is committed to honoring the privacy of its members, visitors, and all those who engage with our ministry. We believe that stewardship includes responsible care for personal information shared with us in the course of ministry.

“Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” —1 Corinthians 4:2 (KJV)

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and maintain the following types of personal information:

Name, address, phone number, and email address

Family and household member details

Prayer requests

Financial giving and donation records

Event registrations and volunteer information

Photos or videos taken at church events

Information submitted through our website or communication platforms

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent, in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

3. How We Use Your Information

Personal information is used solely to support the ministry and administration of Victory Baptist Church, including:

Ministry-related communication

Event and volunteer coordination

Providing pastoral care and discipleship

Financial recordkeeping and donor acknowledgments

Sending church updates, prayer lists, and announcements

Enhancing safety and accountability within church operations

“Let all things be done decently and in order.” —1 Corinthians 14:40 (KJV)

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share information only when necessary:

With service providers (e.g., church software or email services) under strict confidentiality agreements

When legally required (e.g., mandatory reporting or legal investigations)

With parental or guardian consent, especially regarding minors in ministry

Internally, among church staff or leadership, on a need-to-know basis only

5. Data Security

Victory Baptist Church uses reasonable security measures to protect your information, including physical, digital, and administrative safeguards. Access to data is restricted to trusted church personnel and volunteers who are trained to handle it responsibly.

“A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.” —Proverbs 22:3 (KJV)

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access and review the personal data we maintain about you

Request corrections to inaccurate or outdated information

Opt out of general church communications

Request deletion of your data, where legally and practically feasible

Requests should be submitted to:
📧 [email protected] or 📞 (972) 475-2847

7. Website and Online Tools

If you visit our website or use church-provided digital tools, we may collect anonymous usage data such as browser type, IP address, and pages visited. Some third-party tools (such as giving platforms or event registration) may also collect limited personal data. These services are chosen for their security and alignment with our values.

8. Photography & Media Use

Victory Baptist Church of Rowlett may photograph or video services, events, and ministry activities. These images may be used for church-related purposes including:

Social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram)

Website photo galleries

Printed materials, newsletters, and slideshows

Advertising and outreach efforts

By attending church services or events, you grant permission for your image or likeness to be used in these ways without further consent or compensation.
If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please inform the church office in writing, and we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” —Matthew 5:16 (KJV)

9. Biblical Foundation for Privacy and Stewardship

We affirm that the stewardship of personal information is a matter of Christian integrity. As a church, we are accountable not only to the laws of the land, but also to the higher calling of walking in truth, love, and transparency before God.

“Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.” —2 Corinthians 8:21 (KJV)

10. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Victory Baptist Church of Rowlett
📍 6821 Lakeview Parkway, Rowlett, TX 75089
📞 (972) 475-2847
📧 [email protected]

11. Acknowledgment and Approval

This policy has been reviewed and approved by the leadership of Victory Baptist Church of Rowlett.

Pastor Matthew Hon
Victory Baptist Church of Rowlett