Privacy Policy
Effective date: November 9, 2026
Church of Truth (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit churchoftruth.com, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using this website, you agree to this policy.
Information we collect
Information you give us. When you use our contact form, we collect what you enter: your name, phone number, email address, your message, and the language and page you sent it from. We only collect what you choose to share.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our site and hosting provider record basic technical information so the site works and stays secure. This can include the pages you visit, the date and time, and your browser and device type. We do not store your IP address in our own records, and we do not collect your precise location.
Cookies. We use a small number of cookies. Some are necessary for the site to work. Others are used only if you allow them in our cookie banner. See “Cookies and your choices” below.
How we use your information
We use your information to:
- reply to your messages and questions;
- help you plan a visit and connect with our ministries;
- keep the website running, secure, and free of spam;
- understand which parts of the site are helpful, if you allow analytics cookies;
- meet legal requirements.
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it for others to market to you.
Cookies and your choices
When you first visit, a banner asks for your choice. You can accept all, reject all, or choose by category. You can change your mind anytime using the link at the bottom of every page.
- Necessary: These keep the site working. They remember your cookie choice, keep the site connected to our hosting, and limit spam on our forms. They are always on.
- Analytics: These help us see which version of a page is more helpful to visitors and which buttons people use. They are used only if you allow them.
- Media: These load YouTube videos and Google Maps. Those services may set their own cookies. They are used only if you allow them, or when you click “Load video” or “Load map.”
| Name | Purpose | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cot_consent | Remembers your cookie choice. | Necessary | 12 months |
| __dpl, __cf_bm | Hosting and security cookies that keep the site running. | Necessary | Session / up to 30 minutes |
| cot_submission_visitor | Protects the contact form from spam. | Necessary | 1 day |
| pyv_variant | Remembers which version of the Plan Your Visit page you see. | Analytics | 90 days |
| YouTube cookies | Set by YouTube when you play or load a video. | Media | Set by YouTube |
| Google Maps cookies | Set by Google when you load the map. | Media | Set by Google |
If your browser sends a Global Privacy Control signal, we treat it as “Reject all.” You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings.
Who we share information with
We share information only with service providers that help us run the website and church office, and only as much as they need to do their job. These include our website hosting and database provider, our email provider, our events calendar provider (Planning Center), our giving provider (Pushpay), and, if you allow Media, YouTube and Google Maps. These providers may process data in the United States.
We may also disclose information if required by law, or to protect the safety of our members, visitors, or others.
Giving
Online giving is handled by Pushpay, a secure third-party giving provider. When you give, you share your payment details with Pushpay, not with this website. Pushpay's privacy policy applies to that information.
Links to other websites
Our site links to other websites, such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, our live translation service, and our giving provider (Pushpay). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies.
How we protect your information
We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information. These include encrypted connections (HTTPS), restricted access to messages you send us, and spam protection. No website is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
How long we keep information
We keep messages and contact details only as long as we need them to respond to you and care for our church family, or as required by law. You can ask us to delete them at any time.
Your rights
You can ask us to:
- tell you what information we have about you;
- correct it;
- delete it.
Email us at web@churchoftruth.com. We may need to confirm your identity before acting on a request. We will not treat you differently for making a request.
Children
Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them online. If you believe a child has sent us information, contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the effective date above. Significant changes will be noted on this page.
Contact us
Church of Truth7250 NE 41st St, Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 253-7738
web@churchoftruth.com