Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July, 11 2025
The Vestry of Grace Episcopal Church Elkridge, MD ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you provide to us through our website.
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1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use our website:
Personal Information:
When you fill out a contact form, register for an event, subscribe to updates, or make a donation, you may be asked to provide your name, email address, phone number, or payment information (processed through third-party services).
Non-Personal Information:
We may collect non-identifying information such as browser type, IP address, and pages visited to help us improve the site and user experience.
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2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
Respond to inquiries or prayer requests
Process donations or event registrations
Communicate updates, newsletters, or parish news
Improve website functionality and content
Maintain records as required by church or legal obligations
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3. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information using physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
Payment information is processed securely through third-party services and is not stored on our servers.
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4. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party tools (e.g., for email newsletters, payment processing, or livestreaming) that collect or manage your information on our behalf. These services are governed by their own privacy policies.
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5. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer.
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6. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.
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7. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites, such as YouTube, Facebook, or diocesan resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
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8. Your Choices
You may opt out of receiving communications from us at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
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9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
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10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Grace Episcopal Church
6725 Montgomery Road
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 796-3270