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Severns Valley Baptist Church
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Who We Are
This website is owned and operated by Severns Valley Baptist Church, located in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Our mission is to love God, love people, and make disciples. We are committed to protecting the privacy and trust of all website visitors, members, and supporters.

Use of This Website
By using this website (sv.church), you agree to use it for lawful purposes only. You may not attempt to interfere with the website’s functionality, security, or content. All materials—including text, images, videos, and logos—are owned by Severns Valley Baptist Church and may not be reproduced without permission.

Privacy Policy
We collect minimal personal information through this website, including names and emails submitted through forms (such as for newsletters, sign-ups, or contact requests). This information is used solely for communication purposes and is never sold or shared with third parties.
Third-party tools like Planning Center, embedded forms, or Google Analytics may collect additional data through their own platforms. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.

Cookies & Usage Data
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to understand site traffic and improve your experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function as intended.

Planning Center Integrations
Our site includes embedded tools from Planning Center for event registrations, giving, volunteer sign-ups, and group participation. Data collected through Planning Center is managed through their secure system and not stored on our website. You can learn more about Planning Center’s privacy policies at https://www.planningcenter.com/privacy.

Giving & Donations
Online giving is managed securely through our third-party processor (Planning Center Giving). Your financial information is not stored on this website. We are committed to transparency and integrity in all financial stewardship.

Communications & Opt-Out
If you submit your email or phone number through our forms, you may receive communications related to your request or church updates. You can unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link in the email footer. If we send text updates, you can opt out at any time by replying STOP (message and data rates may apply). 

Photos, Video, and Livestreaming
Severns Valley Baptist Church may photograph, record, or livestream services and events for ministry and communication purposes. By attending in-person events, you acknowledge you may appear in photos or video used by the church. If you have a concern about an image or recording, please contact us and we will do our best to remove it from any public facing usage.

Links to Other Websites
This website may include links to third-party websites or embedded tools. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of external sites. We encourage you to review their policies directly.

Accessibility
We are working toward ensuring that our website is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. If you encounter any issues or barriers on our site, please contact us at [Insert SV email] so we can assist you and improve your experience.

Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.

Volunteer Safety & Background Checks
For the safety of our church family, certain volunteer roles may require additional screening, including background checks. Information collected for screening is used only for volunteer qualification and handled through secure, appropriate processes. https://ministrysafe.com/

Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be reflected on this page and indicated with an updated effective date.

Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy, your data, or how we operate this website, please reach out:
Severns Valley Baptist Church

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