Your Privacy Matters
Last updated: February 11th, 2026
Forest Park Church exists to serve people, not track them. We use a few simple tools to understand what’s helpful on our website and to share the story of what God is doing in our community. This page explains what information may be collected when you visit our site, how it’s used, and how we aim to be thoughtful and respectful when we capture and share moments from church life.
Photography & Media
We love capturing moments of life, worship, and community at Forest Park. Photos and videos help us share the story of what’s happening here and help others feel welcomed before they ever walk through the doors. By attending services or events at Forest Park, you understand that photography and video may take place and that your image may be included as part of the overall environment.
Media Removal & Opt-Out
We care about representing people with dignity and especially want families to feel safe and respected. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, you are always welcome to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate. This is especially true for children in fpKids. You can share your preference with a staff member, volunteer, or Guest Services, or reach out to us directly.
Because we often capture wide shots of services and events, we cannot guarantee that individuals will never appear in background or crowd images. If a photo or video includes you or your child and you would like it removed from our website or social platforms, just let us know and we will gladly take care of it.
Web Data
We keep this simple on purpose. Our goal is to be transparent, respectful, and responsible with any information or media connected to your visit.
How information is collected on our site
When you visit our website, some information is collected automatically. This happens through basic website tools that help the site function properly and help us understand how people use our site.
This may include:
- Your device type and browser
- Pages you view on our site
- General location (city or region, not your exact address)
- How long you stay on certain pages
- How you found our site
We only collect personal information if you choose to share it with us through forms or submissions on our site.
Why we collect this information
We use this information to:
- Understand what parts of the site are helpful or confusing
- Improve how our website works
- Make sure people can easily find what they need
- Make better decisions about how we serve people online
We do not collect this data to sell it, trade it, or use it for advertising purposes.
Analytics and third-party tools
Forest Park Church uses Google Analytics to understand general website usage. This tool helps us see things like which pages are most visited or how people move through the site.
The data collected through Google Analytics is aggregated and used for insight, not individual identification. We do not attempt to personally identify visitors through analytics.
You can learn more about how Google handles data here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
How long information is kept
Website analytics data is stored for reporting and trend analysis. We only keep data for as long as it is useful for understanding how our website is performing and how people are interacting with it.
We do not store sensitive personal information through analytics tools.
Your choices and control
You have options when it comes to your data:
- You can adjust your browser settings to limit or block cookies
- You can clear cookies stored on your device at any time
- You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across websites here:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Please note that some parts of the website may not function as smoothly if cookies are disabled.
Children’s privacy
Our website is intended for general audiences and is not designed to collect information from children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this site.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as our website or tools change. Any updates will be reflected on this page with a new “last updated” date.
Questions or concerns
If you have questions about how your information is handled, you can contact us at:
Forest Park Church
forestparkchurch.com
252-335-4001
Cookies
What cookies are
Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember things like preferences and understand how visitors interact with pages.
Cookies do not give us access to your computer or personal files.
How Forest Park Church uses cookies
We use cookies in a limited and practical way to:
- Understand how our website is being used
- Improve site performance and layout
- See what content is helpful to people
At this time, our use of cookies is primarily connected to Google Analytics for general website insights.
We do not use cookies for advertising, retargeting, or selling user data.
Managing your cookie preferences
Most web browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies entirely
- Set rules for specific sites
You can manage these settings directly through your browser.
Why This Matters To Us
We believe trust matters, online and in person. We use simple tools to make our website better, but we never want to treat people as data points. If you ever have questions about how your information is used, we are always open to conversation.