Privacy Policy for Gethsemane Baptist Church (gbclongbeach.org)

Effective Date: 11/20/2024

Gethsemane Baptist Church (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website, gbclongbeach.org (“the Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information You Provide

  • When you register for events, submit forms, or contact us, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

B. Automatically Collected Information

  • We use cookies, log files, and analytics tools to collect information about your device, browser type, IP address, and browsing behavior on our site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Respond to inquiries or prayer requests.
  • Process donations or event registrations.
  • Provide updates about church activities, services, and events.
  • Improve the functionality and user experience of our Site.
  • Comply with legal requirements and church policies.

3. Sharing of Information

We will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist us in operating the Site (e.g., payment processors, email platforms).
  • For legal compliance when required to do so by law or to protect our rights.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies to enhance your experience. These cookies may track:

  • Session activity and preferences.
  • Analytics data to help us understand how users engage with the Site.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may limit the functionality of the Site.

5. Third-Party Links

Our Site may include links to third-party websites, such as YouTube or Facebook. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their respective privacy policies for more information.

6. Security of Your Information

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe your child has provided information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

8. Your Privacy Choices

You may request to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information.
  • Opt out of receiving communications from us by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:

Gethsemane Baptist Church

6095 Orange Ave, Long Beach, CA 90805

gethsemane.info@gmail.com

(562)422-4206

By using gbclongbeach.org, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.