Privacy Policy
Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Grace Bible Church of Astoria, IL ("We," "Us," or "Our") collects, uses and shares information about visitors to our website, www.gbc-astoria.com, and any related services or applications. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information responsibly.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
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Personal Information:
Data that identifies you directly, such as your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number, which you provide when you fill out forms, register for events, make donations, or subscribe to our newsletter.
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Payment Information:
For online donations or event registrations, we may collect credit card numbers, expiration dates, and bank account information, handled by secure third-party processors.
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Usage Data:
Information about how you use our website and services, which may include IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited, often collected using analytics tools.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for various purposes, including:
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To provide you with requested information, products, or services.
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To process donations, registrations, and other transactions.
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To communicate with you about church events, news, and programs.​
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To improve our website and services.
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For security purposes, such as fraud monitoring.
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To comply with legal obligations.
Sharing of Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information:
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With trusted third-party service providers who assist us with our operations (e.g., payment processing, email distribution).
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With your consent, to enable user-to-user communications or other specific purposes you request.
Data Security
We implement reasonable physical, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
Children's Privacy
We take children's privacy seriously. If our website involves activities with children, we will take steps to provide parents with notice and obtain consent before collecting personal information from children under the age of 13.
Your Choices and Rights
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You can unsubscribe from newsletters and promotional emails at any time by following the directions in each email.
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For information on opting out of analytics tools like Google Analytics, visit Google's opt-out page.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your information, please contact us at gracebible2000@gmail.com.