Privacy Policy for Grace Baptist Church
Last Updated: January 17, 2026

 

At Grace Baptist Church, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

 

1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address (e.g., when signing up for a newsletter or registering for an event).

Donation Information: Payment details and billing addresses processed through our secure third-party payment processors.

Engagement Data: Information provided through prayer request forms, volunteer sign-ups, or contact forms.

 

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:

Communicate with you regarding church news, events, and services.

Process donations and provide tax-deductible receipts.

Respond to inquiries, prayer requests, or requests for information.

Improve our website functionality and user experience.

 

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
Grace Baptist Church does not sell, rent, or lease its member or visitor lists to third parties. We may share data with trusted partners to help perform statistical analysis, send you email or postal mail, or provide support. All such third parties are prohibited from using your personal information except to provide these services to the church.

 

4. Security of Your Information
We secure your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We use industry-standard security measures (such as SSL encryption) to protect data transmissions, especially for financial transactions.

 

5. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use "cookies" to help personalize your online experience. You have the ability to accept or decline cookies through your web browser settings.

 

6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other sites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of any other site that collects personally identifiable information.

 

7. Contact Information
If you have questions or comments regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Grace Baptist Church

476 Summit Street

Portland, ME 04103

1 (207) 797-5509

office@gbc.to