Privacy Policy – Grace Church Cincinnati

Effective Date: 08/28/2025

Grace Church Cincinnati values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide to us through our website, events, and communications.

1. Information We Collect

  • Information You Provide
    When you fill out a Connect Card (online or in-person), register for events, subscribe to communications, give donations, or contact us, we may collect your name, phone number, email address, mailing address, and any additional information you choose to share.

  • Automatically Collected Data
    Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to collect information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site to help us improve your experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

  • Send reminders, alerts, and event notifications.

  • Communicate about ministries, services, and opportunities.

  • Process donations and manage church operations.

  • Respond to inquiries, prayer requests, or support needs.

  • Improve our website, communications, and member experience.

3. Text Messaging Consent

By providing your phone number, you may receive a text asking for your consent:

“Grace Church Cincinnati wants to send reminders & alerts from Breeze ChMS. Reply YES to opt-in, STOP to cancel. Msg & data rates may apply.”

If you reply YES, you will receive a confirmation:

“You will now receive text reminders & alerts from Grace Church Cincinnati. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel. Msg frequency is as needed.”

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We only share it with trusted service providers who assist in church operations, including:

  • Breeze ChMS – We use Breeze ChMS to securely manage communications, member information, and text alerts. See their Privacy Policy.

  • Payment Processors – For secure handling of donations and event payments.

  • Legal Compliance – We may disclose information when required by law or to protect the safety and integrity of our church.

5. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information through secure servers, encrypted connections, and limited access to authorized personnel. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to track website usage and improve functionality. You can disable cookies in your browser, but doing so may limit certain features.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Unsubscribe or opt out of communications at any time.

  • Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data (as permitted by law).

  • Control how your information is used for communications.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. Parents or guardians may request access to or deletion of their child’s information at any time.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be posted on our website with the effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Grace Church Cincinnati
11306 Southland Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45240
Email: info@gracecincy.com
Phone: 513-392-4323