GRACE AND PEACE CHURCH PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: December 2025
Grace and Peace Church (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and any details you provide when submitting forms (e.g., Plan a Visit, prayer requests, event registrations, donations).
- Usage Information: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and general analytics collected through cookies or similar tools.
- Media & Engagement: Interactions with our livestreams, social media pages, and digital communication tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Communicate with you about church events, ministries, and updates.
- Provide pastoral care, respond to requests, and follow up with visitors.
- Improve our website, livestream, and digital experience.
- Process donations and maintain necessary financial records.
We do not sell your information to third parties.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Only trained staff or approved ministry leaders access personal data when needed for ministry purposes.
4. Third-Party Services
Our website and communications may use trusted third-party services (e.g., Clearstream, Subsplash, Google Analytics, payment processors). These platforms may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies or similar technologies to improve your experience and gather basic website analytics. You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.
6. Your Choices
You may:
- Unsubscribe from emails or text messages at any time.
- Request to update or delete your personal information.
- Ask about what data we hold related to you.
To make a request, email us at general@thegapc.org.
7. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. Any gathered information for youth or kids’ ministries is used only for ministry purposes with appropriate protections.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The date at the top will reflect the most recent version.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or how your information is used, please contact:
Grace and Peace Church
1856 N. Leclaire
Chicago, IL 60639
773-489-5949
general@thegapc.org
www.thegapc.org