514 Grace Church Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 27, 2025
Legal Entity: 514 Grace Church Inc. (“the Church,” “we,” “our,” or “us”)
Your privacy is important to us. We value the trust you place in 514 Grace Church Inc. when you visit our website or share your personal information with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and manage your information when you engage with our ministry online.
By accessing or using this website (“Site”), you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. We may update this Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our ministry, services, or legal requirements. When updates are made, the “Effective Date” above will be revised. Continuing to use the Site after updates are posted means you accept the updated Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use our Site:
Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide:
Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
Prayer requests or personal messages submitted through forms
Information provided during event registration or purchases
Giving or donation-related details (processed through third-party services)
Automatic Data Collected Through Technology:
IP address, browser type, device information
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and general usage data
Cookies and analytics data (including Google Analytics)
This information helps us improve our Site experience, communication, and ministry impact.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
Respond to prayer requests, questions, or communication you submit
Provide ministry content, encouragement, resources, updates, or church announcements via email
Process donations or payments for events, products, or resources
Improve our website, services, outreach, and user experience
Communicate about events, programs, or opportunities to connect with our ministry
Maintain online security and prevent misuse of the Site
You may opt out of email communication at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” or by contacting us.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking tools to improve functionality and user experience. We may use:
Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site
Cookies to remember your preferences and enhance performance
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but doing so may affect Site features or functionality.
4. Donation & Payment Processing
For online giving or purchases, we use trusted third-party payment processors such as PayPal.
We do not store or have access to full credit or debit card information.
Payment details are handled securely by the payment processor according to its own privacy and security policies.
We may receive basic donor information such as your name, email, and confirmation of your transaction for ministry records and donor acknowledgment purposes.
5. Prayer Requests & Sensitive Information
When you submit a prayer request or personal message, we handle your information with respect and care.
We may share your request with designated prayer or ministry team members, as appropriate. Personal details will not be publicly shared without your consent.
Do not submit personal information about someone else without their permission.
6. Children’s Privacy
We are committed to protecting children online.
Our Site is not designed to knowingly collect personal information from children under age 18 without parental or guardian consent.
If a child under 18 submits information through the Site, we expect a parent or guardian to oversee and approve that submission.
If we learn that personal information was collected from a child without consent, we will delete it promptly.
7. Email Communication Preferences
If you provide your email, you may receive ministry content, encouragement, resources, updates, or church announcements.
You may opt out at any time by using the “unsubscribe” link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
8. How We Protect Your Information
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and ministry-appropriate safeguards to protect the personal information we collect. While we strive to protect your data, no online transmission or storage system is ever 100% secure.
You acknowledge that you provide information at your own risk and that 514 Grace Church Inc. cannot guarantee absolute security of transmitted data.
9. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share information only under the following circumstances:
With staff, leaders, or approved volunteers who need the information for ministry purposes
With third-party service providers who assist with Site operations (e.g., email services, payment processing)
When required by law, subpoena, court order, or government request
When necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of the Church, its users, or the public
Any third-party service providers are required to use your information only for the purpose for which it was shared.
10. Third-Party Websites & Services
This Privacy Policy applies only to this Site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of third-party sites linked from our Site. You are encouraged to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
11. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:
Fulfill the purpose for which it was collected
Meet legal, tax, accounting, or reporting requirements
Maintain ministry records
When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete, anonymize, or dispose of it.
12. International Use
This Site is intended for individuals located within the United States. We do not knowingly collect data from users outside the U.S. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., you do so at your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.
13. Your Rights & Choices
You may request to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information, where legally permissible
Opt out of email communications
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update or revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted signifies acceptance of the updated Policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
514 Grace Church Inc.
P.O. Box 2358, Villa Rica, GA 30180