Privacy Policy
Myrtle Beach School of Preaching and Biblical Studies
Effective Date: May 8, 2026
The Myrtle Beach School of Preaching and Biblical Studies (“MBSPBS,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is an outreach of the Myrtle Beach Church of Christ. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Information You Provide Directly
When you fill out our enrollment application, contact form, or other website forms, you may provide:
- Your name, mailing address, city, state, and ZIP code
- Phone number and email address
- Date of birth
- Home congregation name and address
- A personal reference’s name, phone number, and address
- Course selections and other enrollment-related information
b. Payment Information
Registration donations are processed by Stripe, Inc., a third-party payment processor. We do not collect, store, or have access to your credit card or financial account information. Please review Stripe’s Privacy Policy at stripe.com/privacy for details on how your payment data is handled.
c. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- Your IP address and general geographic location
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
- Device type
This information is collected through Google Analytics (see Section 4 below) and standard web server logs.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process your enrollment application and communicate with you about your registration
- Respond to your questions and requests
- Send occasional announcements about courses, schedules, or school-related updates
- Improve our website and better understand how visitors use it
- Fulfill our ministry mission of biblical education and outreach
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- With MBSPBS faculty and administrative staff who need it to process your enrollment or communicate with you
- With Stripe, our third-party payment processor, solely to complete your registration donation
- With Google Analytics, in anonymized, aggregated form, to help us understand website usage
- When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- To protect the rights, safety, or property of MBSPBS, our students, or others
4. Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and report information about how visitors use our site. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
5. Cookies
Our website may use cookies — small text files placed on your device — to support analytics and improve your browsing experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site.
6. Data Retention
We retain enrollment and contact information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and support our ministry records. You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us (see Section 9).
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website and programs are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has submitted information to us, we will delete it promptly. If you believe we may have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
8. Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect the information you provide. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and encourage you to use caution when submitting personal information online.
9. Your Rights and Choices
You may contact us at any time to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Ask us to correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Opt out of email announcements or communications from us
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
Myrtle Beach School of Preaching and Biblical Studies
4500 Wild Iris Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Phone: 843-448-8071
Email: office@myrtlebeachchurchofchrist.org
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
