Privacy Policy

Grace Street Church (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information obtained through our website and related online services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Prayer requests or messages you submit
• Donation or event registration information (processed through third‑party providers)

We may also collect limited non‑personal information automatically, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited and general website usage data

This information is typically collected through cookies or analytics tools to help us understand how our website is used.

2. How We Use Your Information

Grace Street Church may use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries, prayer requests, or messages
• Communicate about church services, events, and ministries
• Process donations or event registrations
• Maintain internal records
• Improve our website and online communications
• Comply with legal or regulatory obligations when applicable

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

3. Donations and Third‑Party Services

Online donations, event registrations, or email communications may be processed through trusted third‑party service providers (such as payment processors, email platforms, or website hosting services). These providers receive only the information necessary to perform their services and are governed by their own privacy policies.

Grace Street Church is not responsible for the privacy practices of third‑party websites or services linked from our website.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect aggregate website usage data. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the website may not function properly as a result.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children’s Privacy

Grace Street Church does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 through our website. If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

7. Your Choices

You may choose to:

• Opt out of church communications at any time by following unsubscribe instructions in emails
• Contact us to request updates or corrections to your personal information
• Request that we stop using your information for non‑essential communications

8. Iowa Privacy Law Notice

Grace Street Church is a nonprofit religious organization. Under the Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act (effective January 1, 2025), nonprofit organizations are exempt from the Act’s requirements. Nevertheless, we strive to follow privacy best practices by being transparent about how information is collected and used.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

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

Grace Street Church
121 Marion Blvd.

Marion, IA 52302

Email: info@GraceStreet.Church

Phone: 319-804-8687