Last updated October 12, 2026

Privacy Notice.

Who We Are

Impact Culture Network ("ICN", "we", "us") is a church that gathers at 7859 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60620. This notice covers impactculturenetwork.com. Questions regarding this policy or how your data is handled can be sent to info@impactculturenetwork.com.

What We Collect

We only collect personal information that you intentionally provide to us through forms and interactions on this website:

Plan a Visit, Get in Touch, Growth Track: Your name, email address, phone number (if provided), and any details included in your message.
Prayer Requests: Your name or initials, contact information (if provided), and the details of your request. Prayer requests frequently involve sensitive personal or health matters; we hold all prayer submissions in strict pastoral confidence.
Share Your Story / Testimonies: Your name, email address, and the narrative or testimony you submit.
The Culture Wire & Mailing Lists: Your name, email address, and phone number (if provided).
Technical & Usage Information: Basic browser and device details, standard server logs, and essential cookies necessary to deliver and display the site reliably.

Note: We do not directly collect, process, or store financial or payment card details on this website. All digital giving and donations are managed independently by secure third-party payment gateways.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information strictly to support our ministry, communicate effectively, and serve our community:

To respond directly to inquiries, follow up on visits, and answer questions.
To pray over submitted requests with our pastoral and prayer team.
To distribute church updates, event notices, or newsletter communications you requested (such as The Culture Wire).
To plan, coordinate, and administer our ministry activities, groups, and volunteer rosters.

We do not sell, rent, trade, or monetize your personal information under any circumstances, nor do we share your information with commercial data brokers or third-party advertisers.

Who Can Access Your Information

Form submissions are routed to secure internal administrative portals accessible only by authorized ICN ministry leadership and staff with role-based permissions:

General Submissions: Limited strictly to church personnel responsible for visitor follow-up and communication.
Prayer Submissions: Restricted exclusively to our pastoral and consecrated prayer teams.
Public Testimonies: A story or praise report is shared publicly (such as during service or on our media channels) only if you grant explicit permission, and exclusively under your first name, initials, or anonymously.

Trusted Service Providers & Data Security

To keep our website fast, reliable, and functional, we partner with industry-standard, trusted third-party technology providers for secure hosting, database management, interactive media, communication tools, and payment processing.

Strict Safeguards: We select providers that utilize modern encryption protocols (both in transit and at rest), secure cloud infrastructure, and strict privacy standards.
Limited Scope: These partners only process your information to the extent strictly necessary to perform their respective technical functions on our behalf. They are prohibited from using, retaining, or sharing your data for secondary purposes.
Payment Security: All online giving is processed through compliant, encrypted payment processors meeting rigorous Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS).

Cookies and Local Storage

Our website does not use tracking or behavioral advertising cookies. We only utilize:

Essential Site Cookies & Local Storage: Minimal local storage to maintain core functionality (such as remembering your interface preferences or preventing a closed notification banner from reappearing).
Third-Party Embedded Features: Certain embedded modules (such as live streams, interactive media, or external forms) may deploy functional cookies governed by the provider's security and privacy practices.

You can modify or disable cookie storage at any time through your web browser settings.

Children's Privacy & COPPA Compliance

In accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), our digital forms and website features are strictly intended for adults and individuals aged 13 and older. While we actively minister to families and youth through our Next Gen ministries, we do not knowingly solicit, collect, or maintain personal identifiable information online directly from children under the age of 13.

Any personal information concerning children under 13 must be provided solely by a parent or legal guardian (e.g., when registering for children's programs, youth camps, or check-in rosters). If we discover that personal data from a child under 13 was submitted through this site without verified parental consent, we will promptly delete that information from our records. If you believe your child has submitted personal details through our site, please contact us immediately at info@impactculturenetwork.com.

Data Retention & Security Measures

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the ministry purposes outlined in this notice, support ongoing engagement with our community, or comply with legal obligations. We maintain administrative, organizational, and technical safeguards designed to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure.

Your Choices and Control

You maintain full control over the personal information you entrust to us:

Opt-Out of Communications: You can unsubscribe from digital updates or emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link inside our emails or by messaging info@impactculturenetwork.com.
Access, Correction, or Deletion: You may contact us at any time to request a copy of the personal information we hold, update incorrect contact details, or request full deletion of your records.
Prayer and Testimony Removal: You can request the redaction or complete removal of any prayer request or submitted testimony at any point.

Urgent Situations & Emergencies

Our web forms and contact addresses are not monitored 24 hours a day. If you or someone you know is facing an immediate medical emergency or physical danger, call 911. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, emotional distress, or need urgent emotional support, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Notice Updates

We may periodically update this privacy notice to reflect adjustments to our website features, technological changes, or legal requirements. When updates are published, the revised date at the top of this page will be updated accordingly.