Privacy Policy


This is the web site of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, MO.
Our postal address is:
The Crossing
3615 Southland Dr
Columbia, MO 65201
We can be reached via email at [email protected] or you can reach us by telephone at (573) 256-4410.


The Crossing Respects Your Privacy Rights


The Crossing understands that the Internet can be a powerful spiritual tool in your life. We strive to respect and protect your privacy. When visiting our website we may collect many types of information concerning your viewing patterns, your browser, operating system, and IP address and any personally identifiable information that you provide to us, regardless of whether it is required or not.
Personally identifiable information is any information that could reasonably be used to identify you personally. This includes, but is not limited to: name, address, email address, telephone number, zip code, gender, date of birth, and credit card information. When you visit we may place a “cookie” on your computer that allows us to recognize you when you visit our site. For more information on cookies, see below. This policy is a summary of what information The Crossing collects and how it is used.


What Type of Information Does The Crossing Collect?


The Crossing collects two different types of information. One type is voluntary information, which you provide, such as registration information for events, membership information, or billing information.
The other type of information is user information provided by your computer each time you visit the site. The information that The Crossing collects helps us to provide quality service and improve our website.


What Does The Crossing Do with the Information That is Collected?


Any information that you provide to The Crossing or that is obtained through this website may be used for church purposes only. We will not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to commercial entities. Any information that The Crossing may disclose to third parties will not contain any personally identifiable information. The Crossing will not otherwise disclose your name, address, email address, or phone number without your express consent, unless disclosure is necessary to comply with laws or relevant legal proceedings.
The Crossing or related ministries may offer services to you such as message boards or other similar forums. Please be aware that any information you divulge in these arenas is deemed public information and is not protected.


What are Cookies and How are They Used?


Cookies are bits of computer code that The Crossing’s website places on your computer that can be accessed by our computer when you visit the site.
The Crossing’s use of cookies is restricted to only using temporary session cookies to facilitate the proper functioning of the website.


How Does Linking to Other Sites Affect My Privacy Protections?


As a courtesy, The Crossing provides links to other sites that are neither owned nor controlled by The Crossing. Some of these sites may use The Crossing’s logo. These third party sites, however, are NOT subject to or bound by The Crossing’s Privacy Policy.
Such third party sites may or may not collect personal information from you or place cookies on your browser. The Crossing is not responsible for the privacy policies or any other information collection practices of these sites or any damages resulting therefrom.


How Does The Crossing Protect the Security of Information Collected About Me?


The security of the information that you provide to The Crossing is very important to us. Consequently, we have taken several measures to protect your information. All transactions involving sensitive information, such as credit/debit card number and expiration date, are conducted using a SSL (Secure Socket Layer) connection.
This connection provides increased security to the information as it is transmitted to our website.


The Crossing Reserves the Right to Change or Amend This Policy


The Crossing reserves the right to change, amend, or restate this policy. Therefore, you should revisit this page from time to time to determine the current policy. By using The Crossing’s website, you are giving us your express consent to use the information that we collect about you in the manner described in this policy.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact us by using the contact info provided at the top of this page.