Effective Date: January 15, 2025
At Grace Church of Swansboro, accessible at https://gracechurchcc.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or submit information through our contact forms.
Information We Collect
- Personal Information You Provide
- When you submit a contact form, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, and any message content. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiries.
- Automatically Collected Data
- We sometimes use Google Analytics and Google Search Console to collect non-personal information, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site. This helps us understand how visitors interact with our website and improve your experience.
- reCAPTCHA Protection
- To protect our website from spam and abuse, we use Google reCAPTCHA technology. By using our contact forms, you agree to the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
How We Use Your Information
- To respond to inquiries submitted via contact forms.
- To analyze website traffic and improve our online services.
- To ensure the security and functionality of our website.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
- Google Analytics and Google Search Console: For website analytics.
- Google reCAPTCHA: For spam prevention.
These services may collect information as outlined in their respective privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their terms for more details.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and gather analytics. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Data Retention
We retain personal information submitted through contact forms only as long as necessary to respond to inquiries or fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
Your Rights
- You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal information you have provided.
- You may opt out of cookies or analytics tracking through your browser settings.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
Grace Church of Swansboro
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (252) 622-5467
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly.