Privacy Policy
Zion Harvester Lutheran Church and School ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly in alignment with our Christ-centered mission of nurturing faith, family, and community. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website (www.zionharvester.com), how we use it, with whom we may share it, and your choices regarding your data.
We operate as a nonprofit religious and educational organization located at 3866 Old Hwy 94 South, St. Charles, MO 63304, serving families in St. Charles County and the greater St. Louis area since 1851.
Last Updated: January 14, 2026
Information We Collect
Zion Harvester Lutheran Church and School ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly in alignment with our Christ-centered mission of nurturing faith, family, and community. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website (www.zionharvester.com), how we use it, with whom we may share it, and your choices regarding your data.
We operate as a nonprofit religious and educational organization located at 3866 Old Hwy 94 South, St. Charles, MO 63304, serving families in St. Charles County and the greater St. Louis area since 1851.
Last Updated: January 14, 2026
How we use your information
We use the information we collect solely to support our mission of Christ-centered worship, education, and community service:
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To respond to your inquiries, requests, or prayer submissions.
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To send church/school updates, newsletters, event invitations, or announcements (only if you opt in).
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To improve our website and better serve visitors from St. Charles, MO, and surrounding areas.
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For internal administrative purposes, such as enrollment tracking or ministry coordination.
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To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Sharing Your Information
We share your information only in limited circumstances:
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With trusted service providers who assist us (e.g., Wix for hosting/forms, email services like Mailchimp for newsletters, Google for analytics)—these providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for our purposes.
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As required by law, court order, or to protect the safety/security of our community.
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In aggregate, non-identifiable form for reporting or ministry planning.
We do not share personal information with unrelated third parties.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our site uses cookies (small data files stored on your device) for essential functions like site navigation and performance. We may also use analytics cookies to understand visitor behavior. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie banner (if enabled via Wix). Disabling cookies may limit site functionality.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, including secure hosting through Wix and limited internal access. However, no online transmission or storage method is 100% secure. We strive to align our practices with our values of stewardship and care.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
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Access, correct, or delete your personal information we hold (contact us below).
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Opt out of newsletters or communications at any time (unsubscribe link in emails or reply to opt out).
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Request we stop using your data for certain purposes.
For residents of certain U.S. states (e.g., California under CCPA/CPRA), additional rights may apply, such as knowing what data is collected or opting out of sales (note: we do not sell data). We respond to verifiable requests promptly.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates the most recent version. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Zion Harvester Lutheran Church and School 3866 Old Hwy 94 South St. Charles, MO 63304 Phone: 636-441-7424 (School) or 636-441-7425 (Church) Email: aholtz@zionharvester.org
We welcome your feedback as we seek to honor God in all we do, including how we steward information entrusted to us.