Overview
LA Churches ("we", "us", or "our") operates the lachurches.org website. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you use our Service.
Information Collection
We collect minimal information to provide and improve our Service:
- Church Submissions: When you submit a church, we collect the church information you provide (name, location, website, etc.) and optionally your name and email for follow-up questions.
- Usage Data: We may collect anonymous usage data such as pages visited and time spent on the site to improve the user experience.
- Cookies: We use minimal cookies for basic site functionality and to remember your preferences (such as map view settings).
Use of Information
We use collected information to:
- Display church information on our public directory
- Process and review church submissions
- Respond to inquiries and support requests
- Improve our website and services
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Church information submitted to our directory (name, location, website, mass times) is displayed publicly as part of our service.
Data Sources
Church information displayed on LA Churches is gathered from:
- Official parish websites
- The Archdiocese of Los Angeles directory
- User submissions (after review)
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request removal of your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate church data
- Opt out of any communications
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Changes to This Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.