Effective Date: 2/11/2026
Church Name: Grace Baptist Church
Website: www.wearegracebaptist.com
Location: Brunswick, Ohio, United States

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Introduction

Welcome to Grace Baptist Church. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, participate in our ministries, give online, attend services, or engage with our digital platforms.

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By using our website or participating in church activities, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

 

Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

We may collect personal information when you:

• Submit contact forms

• Register for events

• Submit prayer requests

• Sign up for newsletters

• Opt into text messaging

• Volunteer

• Create an account

• Make online donations

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This information may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Date of birth (if applicable)

• Donation records

• Submitted messages or prayer requests

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B. Donation Information

Online donations are processed securely through trusted third-party payment processors (such as Stripe, PushPay, Square, or similar providers).

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We do not store full credit card information on our servers. Donation processors maintain their own security and privacy practices.

 

C. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser and device type

• Pages visited

• Date and time of visit

• Referring website

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This information helps us improve website functionality and outreach effectiveness.

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Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party tools to support our ministry operations, including:

• Planning Center Online (church management, volunteer scheduling, giving records)

• Livestream platforms (such as YouTube, Facebook Live, or similar services)

• Text messaging platforms

• Email communication services

• Secure online giving platforms

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These providers may collect and process information according to their own privacy policies.

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Photo & Video Use for Ministry and Marketing

Our church services, events, and activities may be photographed or recorded for ministry and promotional purposes.

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Photos and videos may be used:

• On our website

• On social media platforms

• In church publications

• In promotional materials

• During livestream broadcasts

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By attending services or church events, you acknowledge that your image or likeness may appear in media used for ministry and promotional purposes.

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We strive to:

• Avoid identifying individuals by full name without permission

• Obtain parental consent before identifying minors by name

• Honor reasonable requests to avoid use of a specific image

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If you prefer not to appear in promotional materials, please notify the church office at [Church Email].

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Livestream Notice

Services and events may be livestreamed and archived online. Attendance in publicly accessible areas of the church may result in incidental inclusion in recorded media.

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Security Cameras & Surveillance

For the safety and security of our congregation, staff, volunteers, and visitors, [Your Church Name] uses video surveillance (security cameras) in and around church property.

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Security cameras are used for:

• Protecting people and property

• Enhancing child safety

• Preventing theft or vandalism

• Assisting law enforcement when necessary

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Security footage:

• Is not monitored continuously unless necessary

• Is stored securely

• Is retained for a limited period unless needed for investigation

• May be shared with law enforcement if required

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Security cameras are not placed in private areas such as restrooms or counseling rooms.

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Text Messaging Communications

If you opt into church text messaging:

• Message frequency may vary

• Standard messaging and data rates may apply

• You may opt out at any time by replying STOP

 

We do not sell or share mobile numbers for marketing purposes.'

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How We Use Your Information

We use information to:

• Communicate about church services and events

• Process donations and provide giving statements

• Maintain internal church records

• Provide pastoral care

• Improve ministry effectiveness

• Comply with legal obligations

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We do not sell or rent personal information.

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Data Security

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure.

 

Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent in accordance with federal law (COPPA).

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Your Rights

You may request:

• Access to personal information we have about you

• Correction of inaccurate information

• Removal from communication lists

• Deletion of personal information (subject to legal recordkeeping requirements)

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Contact us at the information below to make a request.

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Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for ministry purposes, legal compliance (including IRS donation record requirements), and operational needs.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.

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Contact Information

Grace Baptist Church

3480 Laurel Road

Brunswick, OH 44212

wearegracebaptist@gmail.com

330-225-4366

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