Privacy and Usage Statement
Disclosure
The Evangelical Covenant Church of Whitehall ("ECC") is committed to protecting your privacy. We do not share or disclose information about your individual visits to this site or any personal details you provide, such as your name, address, or email to unauthorized third parties. No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
Information we collect
ECC only collects personal data that you voluntarily provide through our website. This may include information shared when requesting to speak with a pastoral staff member or submitting a prayer request.
We use the Planning Center/Church Center platform to manage user information. However, your information remains yours. You have the freedom to modify, update, or delete your information at any time. Opting in or out is entirely your choice.
Any information collected through our website or management platform is used solely for its intended purpose, such as responding to inquiries or providing requested programs and services.
Restrictions on use of materials
The content on this site is protected by copyright and trademark laws and is the property of the ECC. You may download one copy of posted materials for personal, noncommercial home or church use, provided that you do not alter or remove any author attribution, trademark, copyright notice, or other legal disclaimers. However, downloading copyrighted material does not grant you ownership rights.
You are not permitted to modify, copy, publish, display, transmit, adapt, or otherwise use the site’s content without prior written consent from ECC and any other relevant rights holders.
Additionally, you may not use automated tools such as spiders, robots, or data mining techniques to catalog, download, reproduce, store, or distribute site content. Any attempts to interfere with the site’s functionality, bypass security measures, or exceed authorized access are strictly prohibited.
Disclaimer of warranties
By using this website, you acknowledge and agree that:
(a) We are not responsible for delays, mis delivery, deletion, or failure to store any information uploaded (or attempted to be uploaded) by you or other users.
(b) We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information and services provided on this website, nor do we make any warranties regarding the outcomes of your use of the website.
(c) It is your responsibility to assess the accuracy, completeness, and usefulness of any information obtained from or provided through the website.
(d) We reserve the right to modify, add, or discontinue any aspect, content, or feature of the website at our sole discretion.
(e) The website may contain typographical errors, inaccuracies, or outdated information. We reserve the right to correct errors, update information, or make changes at any time without prior notice.
You also acknowledge and agree that your use of resources found on this website is at your own risk. Any materials downloaded or obtained through the website are done at your discretion, and you are solely responsible for any damage to your computer system or data loss resulting from such downloads. We do not guarantee the security of any information you transmit to us.
Limitation of liability
Under no circumstances shall the ECC, its affiliates, or its suppliers be liable for any damages of any kind—including, but not limited to, direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages, as well as any losses related to profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible assets—arising from or connected to these terms. This includes damages resulting from the use of (or inability to use) the website, its materials, licensed marks, or any information, goods, or services obtained from the website.
This limitation of liability applies regardless of the legal basis of the claim, including warranty, contract, tort (such as negligence), or any other legal theory, and regardless of whether the ECC has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Third-party and external sites
Please be aware that any third-party websites you visit through links, searches, or browsing on our website may collect and store data about you. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites. Links are provided solely for your convenience. The Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) does not control, endorse, or assume any responsibility or liability for the content, services, or practices of these third-party websites. A link to or from another website should not be considered as an endorsement by the ECC.
This website regularly links to the following third-party sites. You can review their privacy policies by clicking the links below: