Bad Axe Free Methodist Church
Effective date: October 22, 2026

Bad Axe Free Methodist Church (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect through our website, badaxefmc.org, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Information We Collect

We collect only the information you choose to give us, such as:

• your name, email address, phone number and message when you contact us or sign up to volunteer

• your email address when you subscribe to our weekly newsletter

• your name, contact information and giving history when you give online

Like most websites, our site may also automatically collect basic technical information, such as your browser type, device and pages visited. This is done through cookies used by our website provider to keep the site working properly.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• respond to your questions and prayer requests

• send our newsletter and church updates

• process your gifts and provide giving statements for tax purposes

• coordinate volunteers, ministries and events

• keep our website secure and working well

We Do Not Sell Your Information

We never sell, rent or trade your personal information. We don’t share it with anyone outside our church except the trusted service providers listed below, or when the law requires it.

Services We Use

We use the following outside services. Each has its own privacy policy:

• Wix, which hosts our website

• Church Center by Planning Center, which handles our online giving. Your payment details are processed securely by Church Center and its payment processor, and are not stored on our website.

• churchvid.io, which sends our weekly newsletter

• Facebook and YouTube, where we stream and share services. Content you view or interact with on those platforms is governed by their policies.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children online. If you believe a child has given us information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Keeping Your Information Safe

We take reasonable steps to protect your information and limit access to church staff and leaders who need it. However, no website or online service can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Your Choices

You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in any email. You can also contact us to:

• review or update your information

• ask us to delete your information

Records of giving may need to be kept for tax and accounting purposes.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

Contact Us

Bad Axe Free Methodist Church
165 Pigeon Road
Bad Axe, MI 48413
Phone: 989-269-8664
Email: bafmoffice@badaxefmc.org