Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 20th, 2025

Lakewood Campground Ministry ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and participants. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information through the forms available on our website, including Contact Us, Prayer Requests, Serve With Us, Bring a Group, and Newsletter Sign-Ups.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information through our online forms:

  • Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

  • Prayer Requests: Details you provide about prayer needs, which may include sensitive information.

  • Volunteer and Group Participation: Information related to your interest in serving or bringing a group, including group size and availability.

  • Newsletter Sign-Up: Email address and communication preferences.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information you submit is used to:

  • Respond to questions and messages.

  • Share prayer requests with our team (only as appropriate).

  • Coordinate volunteer opportunities and group visits.

  • Send ministry updates, news, and event info to subscribers.

We never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for commercial use.

3. Prayer Requests

We treat all prayer requests with care and confidentiality.

  • Private Requests: Shared only with our prayer team unless you ask otherwise.

  • Public Requests: Only shared publicly (online or in gatherings) if you give us clear permission. We do not attach names or identifying details without your consent.

4. Photos and Videos

We often take photos and videos during ministry events to celebrate and share what God is doing at Lakewood.

  • Adults: By attending or participating in Lakewood events, you consent to the use of your image for ministry promotion (e.g., social media, website, printed materials).

  • Minors: We always get parental/guardian consent before using photos of children under 18. We never publish identifying info with these images.

If you prefer not to have your image used, please fill out the Contact Us form on our website to let us know. We will do our best to honor your request and remove any photos where possible.

5. Data Security

We use secure tools and systems to protect your information. However, no system is ever 100% secure, so we encourage you to share only what’s necessary and appropriate through our forms.

6. Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Access the personal data we have about you.

  • Correct or update your information.

  • Unsubscribe from newsletters or remove data we’ve stored (when legally allowed).

To do so, simply fill out the Contact Us form on our website and mention your request.

7. External Links

Our website may include links to outside websites or platforms. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so we encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting personal data.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the website without parental consent. If we become aware that information has been submitted without permission, we will take steps to delete it.

9. Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically. When changes are made, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after updates means you agree to the current version of this policy.

10. Contact Us

For any questions or privacy-related concerns, including media use or data requests, please fill out the Contact Us form on our website.