Digital Privacy: Why Shepherd's Stream Prioritizes Your Ministry’s Integrity

At Shepherd's Stream, our mission is to glorify the Lord and fulfill the Great Commission by equipping Church leadership with the tools they need to reach the lost in a digital age. We believe that honoring the individuals who visit our site is a vital part of that mission. This includes protecting their digital footprint and respecting their privacy.

Why Privacy Matters to the Church

In an era where "big tech" often tracks every click and movement for profit, we believe a digital ministry should be a "city on a hill"—a place of refuge and trust. When a seeker or a member visits a church profile on Shepherd’s Stream, they should be able to do so without being "shadowed" by invasive tracking cookies or data-mining algorithms.

Our Solution: Fathom Analytics

To evaluate our website traffic and provide Church leadership with accurate dashboard statistics, we have chosen Fathom Analytics.Unlike traditional analytics tools that "spy" on users to build advertising profiles, Fathom focuses on digital privacy at its core. By using Fathom, Shepherd’s Stream ensures that:

• No Personal Data is Tracked: We see how many people visit a page, but we never know who they are. Your visitors remain anonymous.
• No "Cookie Banners": Because Fathom doesn't use invasive tracking cookies, we don't need to clutter the user experience with annoying pop-ups.
• Full Compliance: Fathom is fully compliant with global privacy laws, including GDPR, ePrivacy, PECR, and CCPA.
• Speed and Efficiency: Fathom’s lightweight script ensures that Shepherd’s Stream and your church profiles load quickly, providing a better experience for your community.

Insights Without Intrusion

Every organization needs to understand its traffic to grow. We provide Church leadership with analytics dashboards so they can see the reach of their sermons and listings. However, we believe you shouldn't have to sacrifice your congregation's privacy to get those insights. Fathom helps us understand the trends without compromising the people.

A Special Offer for Your Ministry

We believe so strongly in privacy-focused analytics that we want to help your church make the switch for its own website. If you are looking for a way to track your church website traffic while honoring your visitors’ privacy, we highly recommend Fathom.By using the link below, you’ll save $10 on your first invoice while supporting a more private internet: