Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 12, 2026

The Church of the Ascension respects the privacy of those who visit our website and communicate with our parish. This Privacy Policy explains the types of information that may be collected through our website, how that information may be used, and the choices available to visitors.

Information We May Collect

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including information about your browser, device, pages visited, and general use of the site. This information may be collected through cookies and similar technologies used by Wix and other services that support the operation of the website.

We may also receive information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as:

your name and contact information;
information submitted through a contact form;
information provided when making an online donation;
information contained in an email or other communication sent to the parish.

Please do not submit confidential or highly sensitive information through a general website contact form or email to the parish.

How We Use Information

Information provided through the website may be used to:

respond to questions or requests;
provide information about parish worship, activities, or ministries;
process and acknowledge donations;
maintain and improve the operation and security of the website;
understand how visitors use the website; and
fulfill other purposes for which the information was voluntarily provided.

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

Online Donations

When a visitor makes an online donation, information necessary to process that donation may be handled by Wix and/or third-party payment service providers.

Payment providers may collect information necessary to complete the transaction in accordance with their own privacy and security policies. The Church of the Ascension does not use payment information for purposes unrelated to the donation.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to provide essential site functions, remember visitor preferences, understand website usage, and support other features.

Some cookies are necessary for the website to operate. Other cookies, such as analytics or functional cookies, may be subject to the visitor's consent.

Where applicable, visitors may use our cookie consent tools to accept, decline, or manage non-essential cookies.

Third-Party Services and Links

Our website is hosted through Wix, and certain features of the site may make use of services provided by Wix or other third parties.

The website may also contain links to other organizations or websites. The Church of the Ascension is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of websites operated by others. Visitors should review the privacy policies of those sites separately.

Sharing of Information

We may share information with service providers when reasonably necessary to operate the website, process donations, provide requested services, or maintain the security of the site.

We may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of the parish or others.

We do not share personal information with third parties for unrelated commercial marketing.

Children’s Privacy

Our website provides information about parish life that may be of interest to families and children. However, the website is not intended to collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without the involvement of a parent or legal guardian.

Parents or guardians who believe that a child has provided personal information through the website may contact us and request that it be removed.

Data Security and Retention

We take reasonable measures to protect information entrusted to us. However, no website, electronic communication, or online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, for parish administrative needs, or as required by law.

Your Privacy Choices

Depending upon your location, applicable law may provide you with rights concerning your personal information, including the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain information.

You may also adjust your cookie preferences through the cookie settings available on our website.

Questions or requests concerning personal information may be directed to the parish using the contact information below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our website, services, or legal obligations change. The effective date shown at the top of this page will indicate when the policy was most recently revised.

Contact Us

The Church of the Ascension
13941 Braddock Road
Centreville, Virginia 20120

Email: info@ascension-acc.org
Phone: 703-830-3176
Website: www.ascension-acc.org