Protecting your private information is our priority. This Statement of Privacy applies to https://hf.church and Highlands Fellowship Church and governs data collection and usage. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, unless otherwise noted, all references to Highlands Fellowship Church include https://hf.church and Highlands. The Highlands website is a church website. By using the Highlands website, you consent to the data practices described in this statement.
Collection of Your Personal Information
In order to better provide you with products and services offered on our Site, Highlands may collect personally identifiable information, such as your:
- First and Last Name
- Mailing Address
- Email Address
- Phone Number
If you purchase Highlands's products and services, we collect billing and credit card information. This information is used to complete the purchase transaction.
Highlands may also collect anonymous demographic information, which is not unique to you, such as your:
We do not collect any personal information about you unless you voluntarily provide it to us. However, you may be required to provide certain personal information when you elect to use certain products or services on the Site. These may include:
- Registering for an account
- Entering a sweepstakes or contest
- Signing up for special offers from selected third parties
- Sending us an email message
- Submitting payment information for purchases
We will use your information for communicating with you in relation to services and/or products you have requested from us. We may gather additional personal or non-personal information in the future.
Location Data
When you use the Highlands Fellowship App, we may collect your device’s approximate location (via GPS or Bluetooth) solely to enable proximity-based attendance tracking. This feature is entirely optional and controlled by you.
Why We Collect Location
- Seamless check-in: Automatically detect when you’re on campus—no scanning or manual input required.
- Pastoral care: Helps us follow up with attendees who haven't been active recently.
- Planning purposes: Attendance data helps us better prepare resources and manage space.
Your Choices & Privacy
- Opt-in only: Location tracking is off by default and only enabled with your explicit permission.
- Disable anytime: You can turn off location tracking via app or device settings.
- Secure & private: Your location data is never sold or shared, and is stored securely per our privacy standards.
Use of Your Personal Information
Highlands collects and uses your personal information to operate its website(s) and deliver services you request. We may also use your information to inform you of other products or services from Highlands and its affiliates.
Sharing Information with Third Parties
Highlands does not sell, rent, or lease its customer lists. We may share data with trusted partners to help perform statistical analysis, send communications, provide support, or arrange deliveries. These partners are bound to maintain confidentiality.
We may also disclose your personal information, without notice, if required to do so by law or to protect the rights or safety of our users or the public.
Tracking User Behavior
We may track the websites and pages our users visit within Highlands to determine what services are most popular and deliver relevant content.
Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect technical data like IP address, browser type, domain names, access times, and referring website addresses. This data supports website performance and analytics.
Use of Cookies
Our site may use “cookies” to personalize your online experience. Cookies are used to remember your preferences and simplify repeat visits. You can accept or decline cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some site functionality.
Links
This website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of external sites.
Security of Your Personal Information
We use SSL protocol and other safeguards to protect your personal information. While we strive for 100% security, we acknowledge the limitations of Internet-based data transmission.
Right to Deletion
Upon verified request, we will:
- Delete your personal data from our records
- Direct service providers to do the same
However, we may retain data as required to complete transactions, comply with laws, detect fraud, conduct research, or for other permitted purposes outlined in privacy regulations.
Children Under Thirteen
We collect information from children under 13 only for specific family-related purposes. If you are under 13, please ask a parent or guardian for permission before using this website.
Email Communications
We may contact you via email with news, alerts, and surveys. You may opt out at any time using the unsubscribe link in those emails.
Changes to This Statement
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via email, on our site, or both. Continued use of the site indicates your agreement to the updated terms.
Contact Information
If you believe Highlands has not adhered to this Statement, please contact us:
Highlands Fellowship Church
PO Box 553
Abingdon, Virginia 24212
Email: info@hf.church
Phone: 276-628-3297
Last updated: July 30, 2025