Privacy Policy - Venice United Church of Christ
Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Venice United Church of Christ (VUCC) respects the privacy of members, friends, visitors, and users of our website
and online services. This policy summarizes how we handle personal information.
Information We Collect
VUCC may collect information you provide to us, such as your name, contact information, church participation, event
or form submissions, and donation records. Our website and service providers may also collect limited technical
information needed to operate online services.
How We Use Information
We use information to communicate about worship, programs and events; maintain church and donation records;
coordinate ministries and volunteers; respond to requests; provide online meetings and services; and support church
administration and security.
Third-Party Services and Zoom
VUCC uses service providers for functions such as website hosting, online giving, email, livestreaming, church
management, and video conferencing. When VUCC uses Zoom, information needed to provide meetings or other
church activities may be processed by Zoom. VUCC uses such information only for legitimate church and
administrative purposes.
Sharing and Sale of Information
VUCC does not sell personal information. Information may be shared with authorized church staff or volunteers,
service providers supporting church operations, or when required by law or necessary to protect safety and security.
Security, Retention, and Your Choices
VUCC takes reasonable steps to safeguard personal information and retains it as needed for church, financial,
historical, administrative, and legal purposes. You may contact us to ask about your information, request a correction
or appropriate deletion, or request removal from nonessential communications.
Photos and Livestreaming
VUCC may photograph, record, or livestream worship services and church activities. These materials may appear on
the church website or other online services.
Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy may be directed to Venice United Church of Christ, 620 Shamrock Boulevard,
Venice, Florida 34293; 941-493-6741; pastorbarb@veniceucc.org.
Venice United Church of Christ (VUCC) respects the privacy of members, friends, visitors, and users of our website
and online services. This policy summarizes how we handle personal information.
Information We Collect
VUCC may collect information you provide to us, such as your name, contact information, church participation, event
or form submissions, and donation records. Our website and service providers may also collect limited technical
information needed to operate online services.
How We Use Information
We use information to communicate about worship, programs and events; maintain church and donation records;
coordinate ministries and volunteers; respond to requests; provide online meetings and services; and support church
administration and security.
Third-Party Services and Zoom
VUCC uses service providers for functions such as website hosting, online giving, email, livestreaming, church
management, and video conferencing. When VUCC uses Zoom, information needed to provide meetings or other
church activities may be processed by Zoom. VUCC uses such information only for legitimate church and
administrative purposes.
Sharing and Sale of Information
VUCC does not sell personal information. Information may be shared with authorized church staff or volunteers,
service providers supporting church operations, or when required by law or necessary to protect safety and security.
Security, Retention, and Your Choices
VUCC takes reasonable steps to safeguard personal information and retains it as needed for church, financial,
historical, administrative, and legal purposes. You may contact us to ask about your information, request a correction
or appropriate deletion, or request removal from nonessential communications.
Photos and Livestreaming
VUCC may photograph, record, or livestream worship services and church activities. These materials may appear on
the church website or other online services.
Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy may be directed to Venice United Church of Christ, 620 Shamrock Boulevard,
Venice, Florida 34293; 941-493-6741; pastorbarb@veniceucc.org.