Luther House of Study (“LHOS,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to receive updates from Luther House of Study, your information is managed through our communication systems, including Planning Center and Mailchimp. You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Donations

Online donations are securely processed through Planning Center Giving. We do not store your payment card information on our website. Payment information is processed securely by our third-party payment providers.

Seminary Inquiry Forms

Our “Start the Conversation” form is hosted through Google Forms. Information submitted through this form is used solely to respond to your inquiry and provide information about our seminary programs.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

You may choose to provide personal information when you:

• Subscribe to our email communications
• Submit a seminary inquiry
• Make a donation
• Contact us through forms or email

Depending on the form, this information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Mailing address (for donations, when applicable)
• Any information you choose to include in your message

Providing this information is voluntary.

Website Analytics

We use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors use our website.

Google Analytics may collect information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on the site
• Device type
• Browser type
• General geographic location
• Referral source

This information is collected in aggregate and helps us improve our website and resources. It does not identify you personally. Google Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies to collect this information.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

• Improve website functionality
• Remember certain preferences
• Measure website performance
• Understand visitor behavior through Google Analytics

Most web browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Third-Party Services

Our website includes or links to services provided by third parties. These services have their own privacy policies and practices.

These services may include:

• Planning Center
• Planning Center Giving
• Mailchimp
• Google Analytics
• Google Forms
• Buzzsprout
• Vimeo
• YouTube

When you interact with these services, information may be collected according to their respective privacy policies.

External Links

Our website contains links to other websites and resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of websites operated by third parties.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect the information entrusted to us. However, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing electronic data is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Luther House of Study

2100 S. Summit Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Email: info@lhos.org
Phone: (605) 274-4808