Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 22, 2025

Cornerstone Church ("Cornerstone Church," "we," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency regarding how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information obtained through our website, https://cornerstonechurch.org (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains our practices and describes your rights under applicable laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Scope

This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected through https://cornerstonechurch.org. It does not apply to third-party websites linked from our site or to any offline activities, services, or data collection.

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

Special Notice for International Users

This Site is hosted in the United States. If you are accessing it from outside the U.S., your data will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Site, we may automatically collect certain technical and usage-related information ("Usage Information"), including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Device type and identifiers

  • Referring/exit URLs

  • Date and time of your visit

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page

  • General location information (based on IP)

We collect this data using:

  • Log files

  • Cookies (small data files stored by your browser)

  • Embedded scripts

  • Google Analytics (see below for more detail)

Information You Voluntarily Provide

If you submit a contact form, email us, or otherwise interact with the Site, we may collect:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Any message or additional information you provide

This data is used only for the purpose you provided it—for example, to respond to an inquiry.

Cookie Policy

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how visitors use our Site.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and track site usage.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly. These cannot be disabled without affecting Site functionality.

Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our Site, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and traffic sources. This helps us improve the Site.

Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalized experience on return visits.

How We Use Cookies

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies: Remain after you close your browser to recognize you on return visits

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually or all at once

  • Block third-party cookies

  • Block cookies from specific sites

  • Block all cookies

  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect how the Site functions and limit certain features.

To opt out of Google Analytics specifically, you can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Third-Party Cookies

We use Google Analytics, which may set cookies on your device. Google's privacy policy is available at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

We do not currently use web beacons, fingerprinting, ad tracking pixels, or cross-device identification.

How We Use Your Information

  • Respond to inquiries submitted through the Site

  • Analyze and improve Site functionality and performance

  • Maintain internal business records

  • Ensure Site security and prevent fraud

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Disclosure of Information

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers who help operate the Site or provide business services (e.g., Squarespace for website hosting, Google Analytics)

  • Legal authorities when required to comply with a legal obligation

  • Affiliates of Cornerstone Church, to the extent permitted and consistent with this Policy

  • Successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, or transfer of business assets

All third-party service providers are required to handle personal information in accordance with this Policy and applicable law.

Photography and Video Policy

Cornerstone Church loves people and loves to share how God is working among us. We frequently take candid group and individual photos/videos for posting/publication on digital or social media channels or in print documents. Please be advised that your image may be used for these purposes.

If you do not want your image posted or published, please inform personnel in our church office at:

Third-Party Links

Our Site may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Use of HTTPS encryption on our Site

  • Access restrictions on who within our organization can access personal data

However, no online system is completely secure. If you suspect any issue with Site security, please contact us immediately.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to or intended for children under age 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we've collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect, use, and share

  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions

  • Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data)

  • Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To make a request, contact us at:

We may require identity verification before fulfilling a request.

Your Choices

  • Email: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link in the footer or by contacting us.

  • Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings as described in our Cookie Policy above.

  • Do Not Track: Our Site does not currently respond to Do Not Track browser signals.

  • Photography: You can opt out of having your image used by contacting our church office.

Changes to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of the Site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

Cornerstone Church
7600 Princeton Glendale Rd, Liberty Township, OH 45011
Email: info@cornerstonechurch.org
Phone: (513) 874-0910