Privacy Policy &

Terms of Service

Privacy Policy

First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula

Effective Date: March 31, 2026

First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how it is shared.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Event registration details

  • Messages or inquiries submitted through forms

b. Donation and Payment Information
When you give online, your payment information is processed securely by a third-party provider, Ministry Brands. We do not store or have access to your full payment details.

c. Automatically Collected Information
Our website, built on Squarespace, may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

  • General usage data through cookies and analytics

d. Third-Party Content
We embed videos from YouTube. YouTube may collect data about your interaction with embedded videos.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Communicate with you (newsletters, updates, responses to inquiries)

  • Register you for events

  • Coordinate ministry activities

  • Improve our website and user experience

  • Facilitate donations through third-party services

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with trusted third parties only as necessary, including:

  • Ministry Brands (for online giving and event forms)

  • Squarespace (website hosting and analytics)

  • YouTube (embedded video content)

These providers have their own privacy policies governing how they use your information.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site usage. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Requesting access to your data

  • Requesting correction or deletion

  • Opting out of communications

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

8. External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites, including our giving platform and video content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula
325 E Pine St
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
office@fbcponchatoula.com
(985) 386-3075

Terms of Service

First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula

Effective Date: March 31, 2026

By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following terms.

1. Use of Website

This website is intended to provide information about First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula, its ministries, events, and resources. You agree to use this site only for lawful purposes.

2. Intellectual Property

All content on this site, including sermons, text, graphics, logos, and media, is the property of First Baptist Church Ponchatoula unless otherwise noted.

Content may not be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without permission.

3. User Submissions

When you submit information through forms on this site:

  • You agree that the information provided is accurate

  • You grant us permission to use that information to respond and communicate with you

  • You agree not to submit unlawful, harmful, or inappropriate content

4. Donations

Online giving is processed through a third-party provider, Ministry Brands.

We do not store or process your payment information directly. All donations are subject to the terms and policies of the third-party provider.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website includes links to and integrations with third-party services, including:

  • YouTube (for sermon and livestream content)

  • Ministry Brands (for giving and event registration)

We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of these third-party services.

6. Disclaimer

This website is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that all information is complete, current, or error-free.

7. Limitation of Liability

First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use of this website or reliance on its content.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service at any time. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana, without regard to conflict of law principles.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula
325 E Pine St
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
office@fbcponchatoula.com
(985) 386-3075