Kavod Fellowship Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 2025

Our Commitment to You

At Kavod Fellowship, we are committed to honoring and protecting your privacy as we serve together in ministry. We recognize that the personal information you share with us is given in trust, and we take that responsibility seriously as stewards of God's work.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may use analytics tools to help us understand how people interact with our site so we can better serve our community. These tools collect general information such as which pages are visited and how our site is being used. This data is collected in aggregate form and cannot identify any individual person.

Important: We do not automatically collect any personally identifiable information (such as your name, email, or phone number). You must voluntarily provide this information through contact forms, ministry applications, prayer requests, or surveys before it is collected or stored.

Information You Provide to Us

When you participate in Kavod Fellowship ministries, you may share information with us through:

Ministry applications and registration forms
Contact forms and email correspondence
Phone conversations and voicemail messages
Prayer requests and testimonies
Volunteer and serving opportunities

We hold all personal information in the strictest confidence and treat it with the care and respect it deserves.

How We Protect Your Information

Confidentiality: All personal information you share with us—including details about your faith journey, personal circumstances, prayer needs, and contact information—is kept confidential within our ministry leadership.

What We Don't Do: We do not sell, rent, trade, share, or distribute your personal information to outside organizations or individuals. Your information stays within our fellowship community and is used only for ministry purposes.

Legal Obligations: In the rare circumstance where fraudulent activity is suspected or confirmed, we may be required to share relevant information with appropriate legal authorities. We pray this never becomes necessary but want to be transparent about this possibility.

Sharing Your Story for God's Glory

We love celebrating what God is doing in our community! From time to time, we may share testimonies, photos, or stories that demonstrate God's faithfulness and encourage others in their faith.

Your Control:

Any testimonies, photos, or stories you share with us may be used to glorify God and encourage our community
We will never use your identifying information (full name, photo, contact details) publicly without your express permission
You have the right to request that none of your information be used for any promotional or sharing purposes
If you have specific privacy preferences, please let us know in writing and we will honor your wishes

No Compensation: Participation in sharing testimonies or stories is voluntary and done as an act of worship and encouragement to the body of Christ, not for financial gain.

Website Cookies

When you visit our website, we may use small files called "cookies" to enhance your experience. Cookies help us:

Remember your preferences for future visits
Understand which pages and resources are most helpful
Improve our website's functionality and user experience

These cookies collect general usage information and help us serve you better, but they do not collect personal information about you.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Know what information we have about you
Request that your information not be used for promotional purposes
Update or correct your contact information
Ask questions about how your information is being used

We are here to serve you and want you to feel comfortable and confident in how we handle the information you entrust to us.

Questions or Concerns

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to serve you.

Contact us at: paula.seales@gmail.com

Updates to This Policy

As our ministry grows and evolves, we may update this privacy policy. We will notify you of any significant changes and always strive to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and care.

Kavod Fellowship is committed to stewarding your trust well as we pursue Christ together and make disciples in Grand Rapids.

Last updated: October 2025