Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 31, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how the Grace Immanuel Reformed Baptist Church (referred to as “GIRBC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects the personal information you may provide on our website, girbc.org. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

This policy applies to all visitors to our website. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information in two primary ways:

  • Information you provide voluntarily: We collect personal information you voluntarily provide to us when you fill out and submit forms on our website, such as Google Forms. This may include, but is not limited to:

    • Name

    • Email address

    • Phone number

    • Any other information you choose to provide in the form fields (e.g., specific volunteer interests, prayer requests, or event registration details).

  • Information collected automatically: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and your visit. This “Log Data” may include:

    • Your computer’s Internet Protocol (IP) address

    • Browser type and version

    • The pages of our site that you visit

    • The time and date of your visit

    • The time spent on those pages

    • Other statistics.

We use this information to analyze trends, administer the site, track users’ movements around the site, and gather demographic information. This data is not linked to your personal identity.

2. How We Use the Information

We use the personal information you provide to us for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and requests, such as when you fill out a “contact us” form.

  • To process your volunteer sign-ups, event registrations, or other submissions.

  • To provide you with information you have requested or to which you have subscribed (e.g., newsletters or updates).

  • To improve our website and services based on feedback and usage patterns.

  • To send you updates or information related to your specific request or area of interest.

We will not use your personal information for purposes other than those described in this policy without your explicit consent.

3. Sharing of Personal Information

We value your privacy and trust. We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise share your personal information with any third-party vendors or marketing companies. The information you provide is used solely for the internal purposes of GIRBC as described in Section 2.

SMS Policy and Consent

If you choose to provide your phone number and consent to receive SMS messages from us, please be aware of the following:

  • SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates. We will not share, sell, or rent your SMS opt-in data or consent status with any third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

  • The phone numbers collected for SMS communication are used exclusively to send you informational or service-related messages as you have requested.

  • You may opt-out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying to a message with “STOP” or by contacting us using the information in Section 7.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information we collect from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

 

5. Your Rights

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information that we have collected. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 7. We will respond to your request in a timely manner.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Effective Date” at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

  • By Phone: (616) 742-1137

  • By mail: 860 Peachcrest Ct. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505