Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 29, 2026
The First Congregational Church of Litchfield respects the privacy of our members, visitors, and those who interact with our website. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and protected when you visit fcclitchfield.com or use services available through the website.
Information We Collect
You may browse most of our website without providing personal information.
Like most websites, our website and hosting provider may automatically collect limited technical information necessary to operate, secure, and maintain the website. This may include information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited.
If you contact the church, submit information through the website, make a donation, or otherwise voluntarily provide information to us, we may receive information such as your name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, or other information you choose to provide.
Church Member Directory
The First Congregational Church of Litchfield maintains an online directory for members of our church community. The directory may contain information voluntarily provided to the church, such as member names, household or family information, telephone numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses, or other directory information.
The directory is located within a password-protected area of the website and is intended only for members of our local church community who have been given access.
Directory information is provided for church and community purposes and should not be copied, distributed, published, sold, or used for commercial solicitation.
Although we take reasonable measures to restrict access to the directory, no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Members who would like their information corrected, updated, or removed from the online directory may contact the church.
Social Media and Embedded Content
Our website may display or link to content from third-party social media services, including Facebook and YouTube.
We also use third-party services, including SociableKIT, to display social media content on portions of our website.
These services may receive technical information about your browser or device when their content is loaded and may use cookies or similar technologies according to their own privacy policies and practices.
Your interaction with Facebook, YouTube, SociableKIT, or other third-party services is governed by the privacy policies and terms of those services.
Livestreams, Recordings, and Church Events
The First Congregational Church of Litchfield livestreams and records certain worship services and events. These broadcasts may be distributed through third-party platforms such as Facebook and YouTube.
People attending services or events should be aware that they may occasionally appear in photographs, video, or livestream footage, particularly in public areas of the church or during congregational activities.
Third-party platforms used to distribute livestreams and recordings may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
Donations and Online Giving
The First Congregational Church of Litchfield uses easyTithe to provide online giving services.
When you make an online contribution, your payment and related information are processed through easyTithe and its payment-processing services. Depending on how you choose to give, this may include information necessary to process credit card, debit card, ACH, or recurring contributions.
The church may receive and maintain information associated with your contribution, such as your name, contact information, contribution amount, fund or designation, transaction details, and giving history.
The church may use this information to maintain contribution records, provide receipts or giving statements, administer recurring contributions, communicate with donors, and meet applicable accounting or legal requirements.
Payment information is handled through easyTithe’s payment-processing system. The church does not sell donor information.
Your use of easyTithe’s services is also subject to the privacy and security practices of easyTithe and its service providers.
Cookies and Website Technology
Our website, hosting provider, and third-party services used by the website may use cookies or similar technologies for website operation, security, performance, and the delivery of third-party content.
Embedded services, including social media feeds, videos, and other third-party content, may place or access cookies or receive technical information when that content is loaded.
Third-party services have their own privacy and cookie practices that are outside the direct control of the First Congregational Church of Litchfield.
How We Use Information
Information received by the church may be used to:
- Operate, secure, and maintain the website
- Administer the church member directory
- Respond to inquiries
- Communicate with members, visitors, and donors
- Maintain donation and church records
- Provide contribution receipts or statements
- Support church programs, ministries, and events
- Prevent fraud, abuse, or misuse of the website
- Comply with applicable legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements
The First Congregational Church of Litchfield does not sell personal information.
Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may contain links to or content provided by third-party websites and services. These may include social media platforms, video platforms, online giving services, organizations supported by the church, ministries, and other external resources.
Once you leave our website or interact with a third-party service, that organization’s privacy policies and practices apply.
The First Congregational Church of Litchfield is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of independently operated third-party websites and services.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect personal information under our control and to restrict access to information intended only for members of our church community.
Password protection and other security measures are used where appropriate, including for the online church member directory.
However, no website, password system, electronic transmission, or method of electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Children’s Privacy
Our website contains information about church activities, programs, and events that may involve children and families.
We do not knowingly use the public website to solicit personal information directly from children.
Photographs or recordings associated with church activities may occasionally include children as part of the congregation or church community. Questions or concerns regarding photographs, recordings, or information appearing on the website may be directed to the church.
Your Information
Members and others who have provided personal information to the church may contact us if they would like to request that information maintained on the website be corrected or updated.
Church members may also contact us regarding information displayed within the password-protected member directory.
Certain records, including financial or contribution records, may need to be retained for accounting, administrative, or legal purposes.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
The First Congregational Church of Litchfield may update this Privacy Policy when necessary to reflect changes to the website, church services, third-party services, or applicable requirements.
The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently updated.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, information maintained by the church, or information contained in the church member directory, please contact:
First Congregational Church of Litchfield
21 Torrington Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
Phone: (860) 567-8705