Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 1, 2026

Trinity Bay Fellowship (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your trust and is committed to handling your personal information with care, integrity, and respect. We’re grateful for your interest in our church and the opportunity to connect with you. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you share with us through our website, https://trinitybay.org.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it through our website or through church forms and activities, including:
  • Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and date of birth
  • Information submitted through contact forms, event registrations, small groups, or new member forms
  • Information collected through in-person or printed forms that may be securely entered into our church management systems
  • Information provided when signing up for newsletters or communications
  • Donation-related information processed through our secure third-party provider
We may also collect limited technical data through tools such as Google Analytics, including browser type, device information, and general website usage data.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to support the ministry and operations of Trinity Bay Fellowship, including:
  • Responding to inquiries and prayer requests
  • Communicating about church events, services, and updates
  • Managing membership and participation in church activities
  • Processing donations
  • Improving our website and communication efforts
We aim to use your information in ways that honor your trust and support our church community.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. We may share information with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate our website and church systems, including:
  • Subsplash (donations and related account management)
  • Planning Center (church management and member information)
  • MailerLite (email communications)
These providers are responsible for securely handling your information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Donations and Payment Processing

All online donations are processed through Subsplash, a secure third-party platform. Trinity Bay Fellowship does not store or have direct access to your full payment information.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how visitors use our site. This may include tools such as Google Analytics.
Where applicable, you may be presented with options to manage your cookie preferences through a notice on our website. You can also adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information and limit access to those who need it for church operations. While no system is completely secure, we strive to safeguard your information with care and responsibility.

Children’s Privacy

Trinity Bay Fellowship values the safety of children. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 through our website. Any information related to children is submitted by a parent or legal guardian.
If you believe that information about a child has been submitted without parental consent, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.

Media and Photography

From time to time, photos or videos may be taken during church services and events and used for church communications, including our website, social media, and printed materials.
We strive to use such media respectfully and appropriately. Parents or guardians may request the removal of specific images of their child by contacting us.

Your Choices and Rights

You may opt out of receiving email communications from us at any time by using the unsubscribe link provided in our emails or by contacting us directly.
If you would like to update or request removal of your personal information, please reach out using the contact information below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

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

Trinity Bay Fellowship
6910 FM 3180
Mont Belvieu, TX 77523

Mailing Address:
PO Box 39
Mont Belvieu, TX 77580

Email: info@trinitybay.org