Privacy Policy

Loving God. Loving Everyone. Following Jesus.

Sparta United Methodist Church ("Sparta UMC," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you share with us through our website, umcsparta.com. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:

Contact form submissions — such as your name, email address, phone number, or message, when you reach out to us or request more information about a ministry
Newsletter sign-up — your email address, if you choose to subscribe to updates from Sparta UMC
Online giving — if you give online, your payment and contact information is collected and processed directly by our giving platform provider, not stored on our website
Website usage information — such as browser type, pages visited, and general location, collected automatically through standard website analytics and cookies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to your questions, requests, or messages
Connect you with a pastor or ministry leader, if requested
Send newsletter updates and communications you've opted into
Process online donations securely through our giving platform
Improve our website and better serve our congregation and community

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Third-Party Services

Our website uses trusted third-party services to operate certain features, including:

Wix — our website hosting and content platform
Mailchimp — for email newsletter communications
YouTube and Facebook — to host and display our worship livestreams and sermon archives
Google Forms — for ministry connection and information requests
Our online giving platform — to securely process donations

Each of these providers has its own privacy practices governing the information they process on our behalf. We encourage you to review their policies if you have questions about how they handle your data.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience, remember preferences, and understand how visitors use our site. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some site features may not function as intended.

Children's Privacy

While Sparta UMC offers ministries for children and youth, we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through our website without parental involvement. Registration or information requests involving children are intended to be submitted by a parent or guardian.

Your Choices

You may:

Unsubscribe from our email newsletter at any time using the link included in each email
Contact us to request that we update or remove information you've submitted to us
Reach out with any questions or concerns about how your information is handled

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

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

Sparta United Methodist Church 190 N. Main Street, PO Box 697 Sparta, NC 28675 Phone: 336-372-4441 Email: office@umcsparta.com

This policy was last updated on 7/29/2026.