Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 1, 2025

Jesus Makes the Difference Ministries and The Worship Center of NYC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates this website (the “Site”) to provide information about our church, ministries, and events. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information, including data related to online giving and livestream services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit our Site, participate in livestreams, or interact with our online forms:

  • Personal Information: Your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any information you submit through prayer requests, contact forms, email, event registrations, or donation pages.
  • Donation Information: If you give online, your payment is processed securely by a third-party provider (Square and GiveWP). We do not store your credit card or bank account information on our servers.
  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device details, and pages visited. This information is collected automatically using cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics).

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To communicate with you about church events, programs, and updates.
  • To process donations and send receipts or giving statements.
  • To respond to inquiries, prayer requests, and contact inquiries.
  • To improve the functionality, design, and performance of our website.
  • To maintain security, prevent fraud, and comply with legal requirements.

3. Livestreaming and Media Services

We may stream or record worship services and events using platforms such as YouTube, Facebook Live, or Boxcast. By participating in or appearing during a livestream, you consent to the recording and public distribution of your image and voice.

These platforms may collect your information according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies for more information:

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, understand usage patterns, and improve our content. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling them may affect some site features.

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share limited data only with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the Site, process donations, or send communications — and they are required to keep your information secure and confidential.

6. Data Security

We use appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. While we take security seriously, please note that no data transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years old. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.

8. Your Rights and Choices

  • You may opt out of receiving newsletters or communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails.
  • You may request to access, correct, or delete your personal information by contacting us directly.
  • If you’ve made an online donation, you may contact our finance team to update your records.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites or social media pages (such as Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Jesus Makes the Difference Ministries
PO Box 8102
Greenwich, CT 06836
Email: info@jesusmakesthedifference.com

11. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. Please review this page regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Photo & Video Release

By attending worship services, events, or programs hosted by Jesus Makes the Difference Ministries, you grant permission for photography, recording, and livestreaming of your image or voice. Such media may be used in church communications, social media, livestream broadcasts, or archives.

  • We make every effort to avoid using close-up images of individuals without consent, especially minors.
  • Parents or guardians may request removal of their child’s image by contacting us.
  • Attendance at a public service constitutes implied consent to appear in broad crowd footage.

Email Preferences & Unsubscribe Policy

You may unsubscribe from church newsletters, event updates, or promotional messages at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us directly. Once unsubscribed, you will no longer receive non-transactional emails (e.g., newsletters), though you may still receive confirmations or receipts for online giving or event registrations.

If you are having trouble unsubscribing automatically, you can email us at info@jesusmakesthedifference.com with the subject line “Unsubscribe Request.”

Contact Us

For any questions about our policies or to request updates or removals of your personal data, please contact:

Jesus Makes the Difference Ministries
PO Box 8102
Greenwich, CT 06836
Email: info@jesusmakesthedifference.com

Policy Updates

We may update this combined policy periodically to reflect new practices or legal requirements. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.