Who We Are

Church of Christ List is a comprehensive directory of Churches of Christ congregations worldwide. Our website address is: https://churchofchristlist.org.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect and use information.

Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to our users. The types of information we collect include:

  • Church Directory Information: Church names, addresses, phone numbers, worship times, and minister information that you submit or that we collect from public sources
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, search queries, and time spent on the site
  • Contact Information: If you submit a church listing or contact us, we collect your name, email address, and any information you provide in your message

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our church directory service
  • Improve and optimize our website experience
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Send updates about church listings (if you opt in)
  • Analyze site usage to improve our services
  • Detect and prevent spam or fraudulent submissions

Advertising & Cookies

This website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites.

How We Use Cookies

  • Analytics: We use cookies to understand how visitors use our site and which pages are most popular
  • Advertising: Google AdSense uses cookies to show relevant ads based on your interests and browsing history
  • Preferences: Cookies remember your settings and preferences for a better user experience
  • Functionality: Cookies help our website function properly and remember your search filters

Your Choices Regarding Cookies

You have several options to manage cookies:

  • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete cookies. Check your browser’s help menu for instructions.
  • Opt Out of Personalized Ads: Visit Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info to opt out of personalized advertising.
  • Do Not Track: We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser settings.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

  • Google Analytics: Collects website statistics and usage data to help us improve our site
  • Google AdSense: Displays advertisements and may use cookies for ad personalization
  • Google Maps: Provides maps and location services on church detail pages

Each of these services has its own privacy policy:

Church Listing Information

The church directory information displayed on our website (including church names, addresses, phone numbers, worship times, and minister information) is collected from:

  • Publicly available sources and church websites
  • Direct submissions from church leaders and members
  • User-contributed updates and corrections

This information is displayed publicly to help people find Churches of Christ congregations. If you are a church leader and wish to update or remove your church’s listing, please contact us.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Pages on this site may include embedded content from other websites (e.g., Google Maps, church websites, videos). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party services like Google Analytics and AdSense that help us operate our website
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Church Information: Church directory information is publicly displayed on our website for anyone to view

How Long We Retain Your Data

We retain different types of data for different periods:

  • Church Directory Data: Retained indefinitely as part of our directory service, but can be updated or removed upon request
  • Contact Form Submissions: Retained for up to 2 years for customer service purposes
  • Analytics Data: Automatically deleted after 26 months by Google Analytics
  • Cookies: Most cookies expire after 1-2 years, though some session cookies expire when you close your browser

What Rights You Have Over Your Data

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction: Request that we correct any inaccurate personal data
  • Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
  • Objection: Object to our processing of your personal data
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date below.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

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

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

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