Privacy Policy | Terms of Use

Privacy Policy

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it, especially when you share personal or sensitive information with us. This Privacy Policy explains how Jerusalem Baptist Church (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and safeguards information through our website and online services.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

• Submit a prayer request
• Fill out a contact form
• Register for an event
• Sign up for emails or ministry updates
• Make a donation

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and any information you choose to share.

Prayer requests may include personal or sensitive details. Sharing this information is always optional.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information you provide to:

• Respond to messages, requests, or inquiries
• Pray for submitted prayer requests
• Communicate about church services, events, and ministry activities
• Improve our website and communications
• Process donations or event registrations (when applicable)
• Maintain ministry and financial records

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Prayer Request Confidentiality

Prayer requests are handled with care and respect.

• Prayer requests may be shared internally with authorized staff or prayer team members for the purpose of prayer.
• Prayer requests will not be shared publicly without your permission.
• Anonymous prayer requests may be submitted where available.

Submitting information through our website does not establish a confidential or pastoral counseling relationship. Additionally, our pastors and staff are not licensed professional counselors and cannot provide professional counseling.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to better understand how visitors use our site. These tools collect non-personal information such as browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.

Embedded Content

Pages on this site may include embedded content (such as videos, livestreams, or social media posts). Embedded content from other websites behaves the same way as if you visited those websites directly and may collect data about you according to their own privacy policies.

How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information. However, no website or electronic transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Choices and Rights

Jerusalem Baptist Church is a nonprofit organization and is not subject to the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act. However, we voluntarily respect reasonable privacy requests.

You may request to:

• See what personal information we have about you
• Correct or update your information
• Request deletion of your information, where legally permitted

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below, and we will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how prayer requests and personal information are handled, please contact us at: office@jerusalembaptist.org

Terms of Use

Effective Date: 29 January 2026

Welcome to the Jerusalem Baptist Church (“JBC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this site.

Purpose of This Website

This website is provided to share information about Jerusalem Baptist Church, our worship services, ministries, events, and related resources, and to offer ways for individuals to connect with and support our ministry.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use this website in a respectful and lawful manner. You may not:

• Use the site for unlawful, harmful, or disruptive purposes
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems
• Submit false, misleading, or abusive content
• Interfere with the website’s operation or security

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the website if these terms are violated.

Prayer Requests and Submissions

Any information you voluntarily submit through prayer requests, contact forms, or other online forms is provided at your discretion.

• Prayer requests may be reviewed and shared internally with authorized staff or prayer team members for prayer purposes.
• Prayer requests will not be shared publicly without permission.
• Anonymous prayer requests may be submitted where available.

By submitting information on this site, you acknowledge that no confidential or pastoral counseling relationship is created and that our pastors and staff are not licensed professional counselors and cannot provide counseling services.

Donations and Event Fees

Online payments, if available, are processed through third-party payment providers. Jerusalem Baptist Church does not store full payment card information.

• Donations to Jerusalem Baptist Church are voluntary charitable gifts and are generally non-refundable, unless otherwise stated or required by law.
• Event fees collected for registration or participation in church-sponsored events are not considered donations and may not be refundable in some circumstances.

Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio, and video, is the property of Jerusalem Baptist Church or used with permission, unless otherwise noted.

You may view, download, or print content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify website content without prior written permission.

Third-Party Links and Embedded Content

This website may contain links to third-party websites or embedded content (such as videos, livestreams, or social media feeds). Jerusalem Baptist Church is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of third-party sites.

Accessing third-party content is at your own risk.

Disclaimer

This website is provided “as is” for informational and ministry purposes. While we strive for accuracy, we make no guarantees regarding the completeness, reliability, or availability of website content.

Jerusalem Baptist Church is not responsible for technical issues, interruptions, or errors beyond our reasonable control.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Jerusalem Baptist Church shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use this website.

Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use or the website, please contact us at: office@jerusalembaptist.org