Privacy Policy
Graniteville Community Church App
Effective Date: November 2, 2026
Last Updated: November 2, 2026
Graniteville Community Church ("we," "our," "us," or "the Church") values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of individuals who use the Graniteville Community Church mobile application ("the App").
This Privacy Policy describes the collection, use, protection, disclosure, correction, and deletion of personal information through the Graniteville Community Church App. Please take a moment to read this policy to understand our information practices, including what information may be collected, how that information is used, for what purposes it is collected, with whom it may be shared, and how we work to safeguard your personal information.
Your privacy is important to us. We strive to handle your personal information responsibly, respectfully, and in a manner consistent with applicable privacy laws.
SCOPE OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy applies to the Graniteville Community Church mobile application, including its associated features, services, and functionality.
The App allows users to:
Watch sermons, church services, livestreams, videos, and other ministry-related content.
Access church announcements, updates, and other informational resources.
Create an individual user account.
Register for church events, activities, programs, and gatherings.
Submit personal information when registering for events or requesting information.
Make financial contributions, including tithes, offerings, donations, and gifts toward designated church funds, ministries, and special projects.
Receive church communications and notifications, where available.
Access other features and resources made available by Graniteville Community Church.
Creating an account is optional for certain features of the App. Some information requested during account registration may be optional and is not required to be provided unless it is necessary to access a particular feature or service.
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the App and related services operated by or on behalf of Graniteville Community Church.
This Privacy Policy does not necessarily apply to third-party websites, applications, payment services, or platforms that may be accessed through links or integrations within the App. Those services maintain their own privacy policies and practices.
UPDATES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
Graniteville Community Church may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, services, or applicable laws.
When we make material changes, we will make the updated Privacy Policy available through the App or another appropriate communication method.
The updated policy will include a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the App after an updated policy becomes effective constitutes acknowledgment of the updated policy, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
WHY WE COLLECT PERSONAL INFORMATION
We collect personal information to support the mission, ministry, operations, and services of Graniteville Community Church.
Information may be collected for the following purposes:
To create and maintain user accounts when individuals choose to register.
To provide access to sermons, livestreams, videos, and other church content.
To facilitate event registration and participation.
To process tithes, offerings, donations, and other financial contributions.
To properly designate and record contributions made toward specific church funds, ministries, and projects.
To communicate important church announcements, event information, ministry updates, and other relevant information.
To respond to questions, requests, and inquiries.
To improve the functionality, performance, and user experience of the App.
To maintain the security and integrity of our services.
To comply with applicable legal, financial, and recordkeeping obligations.
We only seek to collect information that is reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
WHAT INFORMATION WE COLLECT, WHEN WE COLLECT IT, AND HOW WE MAY USE IT
The information we collect depends on how you interact with the Graniteville Community Church App and which features you choose to use.
1. Account Registration Information
Individuals may choose to create an account within the App.
During registration, users may be asked to provide information such as:
First and last name.
Email address.
Phone number.
Mailing address.
Profile information.
Username or account credentials.
Other information that may be requested to support account functionality.
Not all requested information is required.
Users may choose not to provide optional information. However, certain information may be necessary to create an account, register for an event, complete a donation, or use a particular feature.
We use account information to establish and maintain accounts, identify users when appropriate, provide requested services, and communicate with individuals regarding their interactions with the Church.
2. Church Content and Media
The App provides access to church-related content, including sermons, worship services, livestreams, videos, audio recordings, and other ministry resources.
When you access or view content through the App, certain technical and usage information may be collected by the App platform or associated service providers.
This information may include:
Content viewed or accessed.
Date and time of access.
Device type.
Operating system.
App usage information.
Technical information necessary to deliver content.
General engagement and interaction information.
We may use this information to understand how individuals interact with our content, improve our digital ministry, troubleshoot technical issues, and make our resources more accessible.
3. Event Registration Information
The App may allow individuals to register for church events, activities, programs, conferences, and other gatherings.
When registering for an event, we may collect information such as:
Name.
Email address.
Phone number.
Number of individuals attending.
Names of additional attendees, when applicable.
Registration preferences.
Other information reasonably necessary for event planning and participation.
We use this information to manage registrations, communicate event details, prepare for attendance, coordinate activities, and provide information about changes or updates to scheduled events.
If an event requires additional information, we will request that information as part of the registration process.
4. Tithes, Offerings, and Financial Contributions
The Graniteville Community Church App may provide users with the ability to make financial contributions electronically.
These contributions may include:
Tithes.
General offerings.
Special offerings.
Donations toward church ministries.
Donations toward designated church funds.
Contributions toward building projects, outreach initiatives, missions, and other church-related purposes.
When you make a financial contribution, information may be collected, including:
Donor name.
Email address.
Phone number, if provided.
Contribution amount.
Designated fund or contribution category.
Transaction date.
Transaction confirmation or reference information.
Payment method information.
Payments are processed through third-party payment processors or financial service providers integrated with the App.
Your actual payment card or banking information is generally handled by the applicable payment processor rather than directly by Graniteville Community Church. The payment processor may collect information such as credit or debit card numbers, expiration dates, billing addresses, security codes, or banking information as necessary to complete transactions.
We may receive transaction details and donor information necessary to record, acknowledge, reconcile, and maintain financial contribution records.
Financial contribution information is used for church accounting, financial administration, donor records, contribution statements, and other legitimate church administrative purposes.
Graniteville Community Church does not sell donor information or provide donor payment information to outside marketers.
Please note that financial contribution records may be retained as necessary to comply with applicable tax, accounting, financial, and legal requirements.
5. Communications and Contact Information
If you contact Graniteville Community Church through the App, email, telephone, registration forms, or other available communication methods, we may collect the information you provide.
This may include your name, email address, phone number, message contents, and other information relevant to your inquiry.
We use this information to respond to questions, provide assistance, communicate church information, and address requests.
6. Device and Technical Information
When you access the App, certain information may be collected automatically by the App platform or its service providers.
This may include:
Internet Protocol (IP) address.
Device type and model.
Operating system.
App version.
Browser information, when applicable.
General usage information.
Technical logs.
Date and time of activity.
This information helps us maintain the security, performance, and functionality of the App and identify technical issues.
7. Location Information
The App may include features that request access to location information if such functionality is made available.
We will only receive precise location information when the applicable feature requests access and you grant permission through your device settings.
You may decline or disable location permissions through your device settings. Doing so may limit certain location-dependent features but should not prevent you from accessing unrelated App features.
We do not require precise location information simply to watch church content or access general church information.
8. Notifications and Messaging
The App may provide push notifications or other messaging functionality.
If you enable notifications, we may send information regarding:
Church announcements.
Upcoming events.
Schedule changes.
Sermons and livestreams.
Ministry opportunities.
Important church updates.
Other communications relevant to church activities.
You may disable push notifications through your device settings.
If you separately provide your phone number and consent to receive SMS or text messages, Graniteville Community Church may use your number to send the communications for which you provided consent.
Message and data rates may apply.
You may opt out of SMS communications by replying STOP to an applicable message. You may reply HELP for assistance.
Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of creating an account, making a donation, or participating in church activities.
HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
Graniteville Community Church may use collected personal information for the following purposes:
Providing and maintaining the App and its features.
Managing individual user accounts.
Delivering sermons, livestreams, videos, and other church content.
Processing event registrations.
Coordinating church activities and ministry programs.
Processing and documenting financial contributions.
Maintaining accurate donor and contribution records.
Providing contribution confirmations and statements.
Communicating church announcements and important information.
Responding to questions and requests.
Improving our digital services and user experience.
Detecting, preventing, and investigating fraudulent or unauthorized activity.
Maintaining the security and integrity of our systems.
Complying with applicable laws and regulations.
We do not use personal information for purposes unrelated to the services and activities described in this policy without providing appropriate notice or obtaining consent when required.
WHEN WE DISCLOSE YOUR INFORMATION
Graniteville Community Church takes the privacy of its members, visitors, donors, and App users seriously.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to outside marketers.
However, certain information may be shared with trusted third parties when necessary to provide the App's services and functionality.
1. App Platform and Technology Providers
The App may rely on third-party technology providers to operate its features and services.
These providers may process personal information on behalf of Graniteville Community Church for purposes such as:
Hosting and maintaining the App.
Managing user accounts.
Delivering digital content.
Processing event registrations.
Providing technical support.
Maintaining system security.
Managing communications and notifications.
These providers are permitted to process information as necessary to provide their contracted services and are expected to implement appropriate safeguards.
2. Payment Processors and Financial Institutions
When you make a financial contribution through the App, relevant information may be shared with payment processors, financial institutions, and other service providers involved in completing the transaction.
This information is necessary to:
Authorize and process payments.
Verify transactions.
Prevent fraudulent activity.
Maintain accurate financial records.
Provide transaction confirmations.
Resolve payment-related issues.
Payment processors maintain their own privacy policies governing information they collect and process.
3. Authorized Church Personnel
Certain information may be made available to authorized Graniteville Community Church personnel when reasonably necessary to perform church administrative, financial, pastoral, event coordination, or ministry responsibilities.
For example, authorized individuals may access event registration information to coordinate attendance or donor information to maintain accurate contribution records.
Access to personal information should be limited to individuals who have a legitimate need to use that information for their responsibilities.
4. Legal Requirements
We may disclose personal information when required to do so by law, legal process, court order, subpoena, or governmental request.
We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, property, and security of Graniteville Community Church, our users, or others.
5. Business and Organizational Changes
If Graniteville Community Church undergoes a significant organizational or operational change that affects the operation of the App or the handling of personal information, information may be transferred or otherwise handled as necessary to facilitate that change, subject to applicable law.
6. Aggregated and Deidentified Information
We may use or share aggregated or deidentified information that does not reasonably identify an individual.
This information may be used to understand App engagement, evaluate content performance, improve services, and assess participation trends.
PUBLICLY DISPLAYED INFORMATION
Certain features, if made available within the App, may allow users to submit comments, participate in discussions, or share information with other users.
Information that you voluntarily submit through a publicly accessible feature may be visible to other users.
Please exercise caution when sharing personal information through public-facing features.
Graniteville Community Church is not responsible for personal information that users voluntarily disclose in publicly accessible areas of the App.
Creating an individual account does not automatically mean that all account information is publicly displayed.
COOKIES AND OTHER TECHNOLOGIES
Certain web-based portions of the App and associated services may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, and similar technologies.
These technologies may collect information about how users interact with digital services, including:
Pages or content accessed.
Time spent on particular pages.
Device and browser information.
General usage patterns.
Technical performance information.
Such information may be used to improve functionality, troubleshoot technical issues, and understand how individuals interact with our services.
Some cookies and tracking technologies may be provided by third-party service providers.
Where applicable, users may manage certain cookie preferences through their browser or device settings.
The availability and operation of these technologies depend on the platform and services used to operate the App.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Graniteville Community Church may use technology tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to assist with administrative operations, content organization, communication, or other ministry-related activities.
If AI-enabled features are introduced, personal information may be processed only as reasonably necessary to provide the applicable functionality.
We do not intend to use AI to make decisions about an individual's eligibility to participate in church activities, receive pastoral care, or access ordinary church services.
We will take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information submitted through the App is handled appropriately when third-party technology providers or AI services are involved.
We do not authorize third-party AI providers to use personal information submitted through the App for their independent marketing purposes.
HOW WE PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
Graniteville Community Church takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational precautions to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse.
Depending on the services and technology providers used, security measures may include:
Secure data transmission.
Account authentication and access controls.
Password protection.
Restricted access to financial and donor records.
Third-party payment security measures.
Technical monitoring and system safeguards.
Administrative procedures designed to protect confidential information.
Although we make reasonable efforts to safeguard personal information, no electronic transmission, storage system, or Internet-based service can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Users are encouraged to protect their account credentials, use strong passwords, and avoid sharing login information with others.
In the event of a security incident involving personal information under our control, we will take appropriate steps to investigate, respond, and provide notifications when required by applicable law.
ACCESS, CORRECTION, AND DELETION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
Graniteville Community Church respects your ability to review and manage your personal information.
Subject to applicable laws and legitimate recordkeeping requirements, you may request to:
Access personal information we maintain about you.
Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Update account information.
Request deletion of personal information.
Request deletion or closure of your App account.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Opt out of certain communications.
You may be able to update certain information directly through your App account.
For information that cannot be updated through the App, you may contact Graniteville Community Church using the contact information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.
Please understand that deleting an App account does not necessarily result in the deletion of all financial contribution records.
We may retain certain information when necessary for:
Tax and financial reporting.
Accounting and bookkeeping.
Legal compliance.
Fraud prevention.
Resolving disputes.
Maintaining required donation and transaction records.
Protecting the legitimate interests of the Church.
If you request deletion of your account, certain information may be retained in accordance with applicable law and legitimate church recordkeeping requirements.
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to verified privacy requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.
CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Graniteville Community Church recognizes the importance of protecting the privacy of children.
The App is not intended to knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental or guardian involvement and consent when required by law.
Parents and legal guardians are responsible for supervising children's use of the App and should contact the Church if they believe a child has provided personal information without appropriate authorization.
If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 in a manner that violates applicable law, we will take reasonable steps to address the situation, including deleting the information when appropriate.
Certain church events or activities may involve the registration of children by a parent or legal guardian. In those circumstances, information may be collected as reasonably necessary to coordinate participation and communicate with the responsible adult.
We do not knowingly sell children's personal information or use it for independent marketing purposes.
Parents and legal guardians may contact Graniteville Community Church to request access to, correction of, or deletion of their child's information, subject to applicable legal and record-keeping requirements.
FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND DONOR PRIVACY
We understand that tithes, offerings, and donations are personal financial matters and should be handled with care and discretion.
Information regarding contributions made through the App is used for church financial administration, accounting, donor records, contribution statements, and other legitimate purposes related to the Church's operations.
We do not sell, rent, or trade donor lists or individual donor information.
Access to donor records should be limited to authorized personnel who require the information to perform church-related financial or administrative responsibilities.
If you make a contribution toward a designated fund, ministry, or special project, the contribution designation may be recorded and used for appropriate financial reporting and administration.
Please note that contribution records may be retained for the periods required by applicable financial, tax, and accounting laws.
THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND EXTERNAL LINKS
The App may contain links, integrations, or connections to third-party services.
These services may include:
Payment processing platforms.
Video and livestream hosting services.
App distribution platforms.
Website hosting services.
Analytics providers.
Email and messaging services.
Other technology providers necessary to operate the App.
When you interact with a third-party service, your information may be collected and processed according to that provider's privacy policy.
Graniteville Community Church does not control the privacy practices of independent third-party services and encourages users to review their privacy policies before submitting personal information.
YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Depending on your state of residence and applicable privacy laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
These rights may include:
The right to know what personal information is collected.
The right to access personal information.
The right to correct inaccurate personal information.
The right to request deletion of personal information.
The right to obtain a copy of certain personal information.
The right to withdraw consent where applicable.
The right to opt out of certain forms of data processing when applicable.
The right not to be discriminated against for exercising applicable privacy rights.
Graniteville Community Church does not sell personal information for monetary consideration.
To exercise an applicable privacy right, please contact us using the information provided below.
We may request reasonable information to verify your identity before processing certain requests.
We will respond in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
CALIFORNIA AND OTHER STATE PRIVACY RIGHTS
Residents of California and other states with comprehensive consumer privacy laws may have additional rights concerning the collection, use, disclosure, and deletion of personal information.
Where applicable, these rights may include:
The right to request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information collected.
The right to know the purposes for which information is collected and used.
The right to request correction of inaccurate information.
The right to request deletion of personal information, subject to applicable exceptions.
The right to obtain personal information in a portable format where required.
The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information where applicable.
The right to appeal certain privacy request decisions where provided by law.
The right to receive equal treatment when exercising privacy rights.
Graniteville Community Church does not sell personal information.
Certain information may be shared with technology providers and payment processors strictly as necessary to provide services, process transactions, and operate the App.
To exercise your applicable privacy rights, please contact the Church using the contact information below.
DATA RETENTION
Graniteville Community Church retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.
For example:
Account information may be retained while an account remains active.
Event registration information may be retained as necessary for event coordination and administrative purposes.
Financial contribution records may be retained for applicable tax, accounting, and legal requirements.
Communication records may be retained as necessary to address inquiries and maintain appropriate records.
Technical and usage information may be retained according to applicable platform and service provider retention practices.
When information is no longer necessary, we will take reasonable steps to delete, destroy, or deidentify it, subject to applicable legal requirements.
INTERNATIONAL USERS
The Graniteville Community Church App is primarily intended to serve individuals in the United States.
However, individuals accessing the App from outside the United States should understand that information may be processed or stored in the United States or other locations where our technology and service providers operate.
Privacy protections and legal requirements may differ depending on the country in which information is processed.
By using the App, you understand that your information may be transferred and processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR PRIVACY
Graniteville Community Church is committed to treating personal information with respect and care.
We recognize that individuals trust us with information when they create accounts, register for events, participate in church activities, and make financial contributions.
We take that responsibility seriously.
We strive to:
Collect only information reasonably necessary for our services.
Protect personal information against unauthorized access.
Limit access to sensitive information to authorized individuals.
Maintain appropriate safeguards for donor and financial records.
Use personal information for legitimate church and ministry purposes.
Provide reasonable opportunities to review, correct, and request deletion of personal information.
Work with technology providers that support responsible information handling.
CONTACT AND PRIVACY QUESTIONS
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, wish to access, correct, or request deletion of personal information, or have a complaint about how your information is handled, please contact Graniteville Community Church.
Graniteville Community Church
Privacy Policy and Data Requests
Email: [INSERT CHURCH PRIVACY OR GENERAL CONTACT EMAIL]
Church Address: [INSERT OFFICIAL CHURCH ADDRESS]
Website: [INSERT CHURCH WEBSITE]
App: Graniteville Community Church App
We will make reasonable efforts to review and respond to privacy inquiries and requests.
Thank you for being part of the Graniteville Community Church community. We appreciate your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy as you use our App to stay connected, grow in faith, participate in church activities, and support the ministry.
Graniteville Community Church
© 2026 Graniteville Community Church. All Rights Reserved.
Effective Date: November 2, 2026
Last Updated: November 2, 2026
Graniteville Community Church ("we," "our," "us," or "the Church") values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of individuals who use the Graniteville Community Church mobile application ("the App").
This Privacy Policy describes the collection, use, protection, disclosure, correction, and deletion of personal information through the Graniteville Community Church App. Please take a moment to read this policy to understand our information practices, including what information may be collected, how that information is used, for what purposes it is collected, with whom it may be shared, and how we work to safeguard your personal information.
Your privacy is important to us. We strive to handle your personal information responsibly, respectfully, and in a manner consistent with applicable privacy laws.
SCOPE OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy applies to the Graniteville Community Church mobile application, including its associated features, services, and functionality.
The App allows users to:
Watch sermons, church services, livestreams, videos, and other ministry-related content.
Access church announcements, updates, and other informational resources.
Create an individual user account.
Register for church events, activities, programs, and gatherings.
Submit personal information when registering for events or requesting information.
Make financial contributions, including tithes, offerings, donations, and gifts toward designated church funds, ministries, and special projects.
Receive church communications and notifications, where available.
Access other features and resources made available by Graniteville Community Church.
Creating an account is optional for certain features of the App. Some information requested during account registration may be optional and is not required to be provided unless it is necessary to access a particular feature or service.
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the App and related services operated by or on behalf of Graniteville Community Church.
This Privacy Policy does not necessarily apply to third-party websites, applications, payment services, or platforms that may be accessed through links or integrations within the App. Those services maintain their own privacy policies and practices.
UPDATES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
Graniteville Community Church may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, services, or applicable laws.
When we make material changes, we will make the updated Privacy Policy available through the App or another appropriate communication method.
The updated policy will include a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the App after an updated policy becomes effective constitutes acknowledgment of the updated policy, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
WHY WE COLLECT PERSONAL INFORMATION
We collect personal information to support the mission, ministry, operations, and services of Graniteville Community Church.
Information may be collected for the following purposes:
To create and maintain user accounts when individuals choose to register.
To provide access to sermons, livestreams, videos, and other church content.
To facilitate event registration and participation.
To process tithes, offerings, donations, and other financial contributions.
To properly designate and record contributions made toward specific church funds, ministries, and projects.
To communicate important church announcements, event information, ministry updates, and other relevant information.
To respond to questions, requests, and inquiries.
To improve the functionality, performance, and user experience of the App.
To maintain the security and integrity of our services.
To comply with applicable legal, financial, and recordkeeping obligations.
We only seek to collect information that is reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
WHAT INFORMATION WE COLLECT, WHEN WE COLLECT IT, AND HOW WE MAY USE IT
The information we collect depends on how you interact with the Graniteville Community Church App and which features you choose to use.
1. Account Registration Information
Individuals may choose to create an account within the App.
During registration, users may be asked to provide information such as:
First and last name.
Email address.
Phone number.
Mailing address.
Profile information.
Username or account credentials.
Other information that may be requested to support account functionality.
Not all requested information is required.
Users may choose not to provide optional information. However, certain information may be necessary to create an account, register for an event, complete a donation, or use a particular feature.
We use account information to establish and maintain accounts, identify users when appropriate, provide requested services, and communicate with individuals regarding their interactions with the Church.
2. Church Content and Media
The App provides access to church-related content, including sermons, worship services, livestreams, videos, audio recordings, and other ministry resources.
When you access or view content through the App, certain technical and usage information may be collected by the App platform or associated service providers.
This information may include:
Content viewed or accessed.
Date and time of access.
Device type.
Operating system.
App usage information.
Technical information necessary to deliver content.
General engagement and interaction information.
We may use this information to understand how individuals interact with our content, improve our digital ministry, troubleshoot technical issues, and make our resources more accessible.
3. Event Registration Information
The App may allow individuals to register for church events, activities, programs, conferences, and other gatherings.
When registering for an event, we may collect information such as:
Name.
Email address.
Phone number.
Number of individuals attending.
Names of additional attendees, when applicable.
Registration preferences.
Other information reasonably necessary for event planning and participation.
We use this information to manage registrations, communicate event details, prepare for attendance, coordinate activities, and provide information about changes or updates to scheduled events.
If an event requires additional information, we will request that information as part of the registration process.
4. Tithes, Offerings, and Financial Contributions
The Graniteville Community Church App may provide users with the ability to make financial contributions electronically.
These contributions may include:
Tithes.
General offerings.
Special offerings.
Donations toward church ministries.
Donations toward designated church funds.
Contributions toward building projects, outreach initiatives, missions, and other church-related purposes.
When you make a financial contribution, information may be collected, including:
Donor name.
Email address.
Phone number, if provided.
Contribution amount.
Designated fund or contribution category.
Transaction date.
Transaction confirmation or reference information.
Payment method information.
Payments are processed through third-party payment processors or financial service providers integrated with the App.
Your actual payment card or banking information is generally handled by the applicable payment processor rather than directly by Graniteville Community Church. The payment processor may collect information such as credit or debit card numbers, expiration dates, billing addresses, security codes, or banking information as necessary to complete transactions.
We may receive transaction details and donor information necessary to record, acknowledge, reconcile, and maintain financial contribution records.
Financial contribution information is used for church accounting, financial administration, donor records, contribution statements, and other legitimate church administrative purposes.
Graniteville Community Church does not sell donor information or provide donor payment information to outside marketers.
Please note that financial contribution records may be retained as necessary to comply with applicable tax, accounting, financial, and legal requirements.
5. Communications and Contact Information
If you contact Graniteville Community Church through the App, email, telephone, registration forms, or other available communication methods, we may collect the information you provide.
This may include your name, email address, phone number, message contents, and other information relevant to your inquiry.
We use this information to respond to questions, provide assistance, communicate church information, and address requests.
6. Device and Technical Information
When you access the App, certain information may be collected automatically by the App platform or its service providers.
This may include:
Internet Protocol (IP) address.
Device type and model.
Operating system.
App version.
Browser information, when applicable.
General usage information.
Technical logs.
Date and time of activity.
This information helps us maintain the security, performance, and functionality of the App and identify technical issues.
7. Location Information
The App may include features that request access to location information if such functionality is made available.
We will only receive precise location information when the applicable feature requests access and you grant permission through your device settings.
You may decline or disable location permissions through your device settings. Doing so may limit certain location-dependent features but should not prevent you from accessing unrelated App features.
We do not require precise location information simply to watch church content or access general church information.
8. Notifications and Messaging
The App may provide push notifications or other messaging functionality.
If you enable notifications, we may send information regarding:
Church announcements.
Upcoming events.
Schedule changes.
Sermons and livestreams.
Ministry opportunities.
Important church updates.
Other communications relevant to church activities.
You may disable push notifications through your device settings.
If you separately provide your phone number and consent to receive SMS or text messages, Graniteville Community Church may use your number to send the communications for which you provided consent.
Message and data rates may apply.
You may opt out of SMS communications by replying STOP to an applicable message. You may reply HELP for assistance.
Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of creating an account, making a donation, or participating in church activities.
HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
Graniteville Community Church may use collected personal information for the following purposes:
Providing and maintaining the App and its features.
Managing individual user accounts.
Delivering sermons, livestreams, videos, and other church content.
Processing event registrations.
Coordinating church activities and ministry programs.
Processing and documenting financial contributions.
Maintaining accurate donor and contribution records.
Providing contribution confirmations and statements.
Communicating church announcements and important information.
Responding to questions and requests.
Improving our digital services and user experience.
Detecting, preventing, and investigating fraudulent or unauthorized activity.
Maintaining the security and integrity of our systems.
Complying with applicable laws and regulations.
We do not use personal information for purposes unrelated to the services and activities described in this policy without providing appropriate notice or obtaining consent when required.
WHEN WE DISCLOSE YOUR INFORMATION
Graniteville Community Church takes the privacy of its members, visitors, donors, and App users seriously.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to outside marketers.
However, certain information may be shared with trusted third parties when necessary to provide the App's services and functionality.
1. App Platform and Technology Providers
The App may rely on third-party technology providers to operate its features and services.
These providers may process personal information on behalf of Graniteville Community Church for purposes such as:
Hosting and maintaining the App.
Managing user accounts.
Delivering digital content.
Processing event registrations.
Providing technical support.
Maintaining system security.
Managing communications and notifications.
These providers are permitted to process information as necessary to provide their contracted services and are expected to implement appropriate safeguards.
2. Payment Processors and Financial Institutions
When you make a financial contribution through the App, relevant information may be shared with payment processors, financial institutions, and other service providers involved in completing the transaction.
This information is necessary to:
Authorize and process payments.
Verify transactions.
Prevent fraudulent activity.
Maintain accurate financial records.
Provide transaction confirmations.
Resolve payment-related issues.
Payment processors maintain their own privacy policies governing information they collect and process.
3. Authorized Church Personnel
Certain information may be made available to authorized Graniteville Community Church personnel when reasonably necessary to perform church administrative, financial, pastoral, event coordination, or ministry responsibilities.
For example, authorized individuals may access event registration information to coordinate attendance or donor information to maintain accurate contribution records.
Access to personal information should be limited to individuals who have a legitimate need to use that information for their responsibilities.
4. Legal Requirements
We may disclose personal information when required to do so by law, legal process, court order, subpoena, or governmental request.
We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, property, and security of Graniteville Community Church, our users, or others.
5. Business and Organizational Changes
If Graniteville Community Church undergoes a significant organizational or operational change that affects the operation of the App or the handling of personal information, information may be transferred or otherwise handled as necessary to facilitate that change, subject to applicable law.
6. Aggregated and Deidentified Information
We may use or share aggregated or deidentified information that does not reasonably identify an individual.
This information may be used to understand App engagement, evaluate content performance, improve services, and assess participation trends.
PUBLICLY DISPLAYED INFORMATION
Certain features, if made available within the App, may allow users to submit comments, participate in discussions, or share information with other users.
Information that you voluntarily submit through a publicly accessible feature may be visible to other users.
Please exercise caution when sharing personal information through public-facing features.
Graniteville Community Church is not responsible for personal information that users voluntarily disclose in publicly accessible areas of the App.
Creating an individual account does not automatically mean that all account information is publicly displayed.
COOKIES AND OTHER TECHNOLOGIES
Certain web-based portions of the App and associated services may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, and similar technologies.
These technologies may collect information about how users interact with digital services, including:
Pages or content accessed.
Time spent on particular pages.
Device and browser information.
General usage patterns.
Technical performance information.
Such information may be used to improve functionality, troubleshoot technical issues, and understand how individuals interact with our services.
Some cookies and tracking technologies may be provided by third-party service providers.
Where applicable, users may manage certain cookie preferences through their browser or device settings.
The availability and operation of these technologies depend on the platform and services used to operate the App.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Graniteville Community Church may use technology tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to assist with administrative operations, content organization, communication, or other ministry-related activities.
If AI-enabled features are introduced, personal information may be processed only as reasonably necessary to provide the applicable functionality.
We do not intend to use AI to make decisions about an individual's eligibility to participate in church activities, receive pastoral care, or access ordinary church services.
We will take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information submitted through the App is handled appropriately when third-party technology providers or AI services are involved.
We do not authorize third-party AI providers to use personal information submitted through the App for their independent marketing purposes.
HOW WE PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
Graniteville Community Church takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational precautions to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse.
Depending on the services and technology providers used, security measures may include:
Secure data transmission.
Account authentication and access controls.
Password protection.
Restricted access to financial and donor records.
Third-party payment security measures.
Technical monitoring and system safeguards.
Administrative procedures designed to protect confidential information.
Although we make reasonable efforts to safeguard personal information, no electronic transmission, storage system, or Internet-based service can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Users are encouraged to protect their account credentials, use strong passwords, and avoid sharing login information with others.
In the event of a security incident involving personal information under our control, we will take appropriate steps to investigate, respond, and provide notifications when required by applicable law.
ACCESS, CORRECTION, AND DELETION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
Graniteville Community Church respects your ability to review and manage your personal information.
Subject to applicable laws and legitimate recordkeeping requirements, you may request to:
Access personal information we maintain about you.
Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Update account information.
Request deletion of personal information.
Request deletion or closure of your App account.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Opt out of certain communications.
You may be able to update certain information directly through your App account.
For information that cannot be updated through the App, you may contact Graniteville Community Church using the contact information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.
Please understand that deleting an App account does not necessarily result in the deletion of all financial contribution records.
We may retain certain information when necessary for:
Tax and financial reporting.
Accounting and bookkeeping.
Legal compliance.
Fraud prevention.
Resolving disputes.
Maintaining required donation and transaction records.
Protecting the legitimate interests of the Church.
If you request deletion of your account, certain information may be retained in accordance with applicable law and legitimate church recordkeeping requirements.
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to verified privacy requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.
CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Graniteville Community Church recognizes the importance of protecting the privacy of children.
The App is not intended to knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental or guardian involvement and consent when required by law.
Parents and legal guardians are responsible for supervising children's use of the App and should contact the Church if they believe a child has provided personal information without appropriate authorization.
If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 in a manner that violates applicable law, we will take reasonable steps to address the situation, including deleting the information when appropriate.
Certain church events or activities may involve the registration of children by a parent or legal guardian. In those circumstances, information may be collected as reasonably necessary to coordinate participation and communicate with the responsible adult.
We do not knowingly sell children's personal information or use it for independent marketing purposes.
Parents and legal guardians may contact Graniteville Community Church to request access to, correction of, or deletion of their child's information, subject to applicable legal and record-keeping requirements.
FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND DONOR PRIVACY
We understand that tithes, offerings, and donations are personal financial matters and should be handled with care and discretion.
Information regarding contributions made through the App is used for church financial administration, accounting, donor records, contribution statements, and other legitimate purposes related to the Church's operations.
We do not sell, rent, or trade donor lists or individual donor information.
Access to donor records should be limited to authorized personnel who require the information to perform church-related financial or administrative responsibilities.
If you make a contribution toward a designated fund, ministry, or special project, the contribution designation may be recorded and used for appropriate financial reporting and administration.
Please note that contribution records may be retained for the periods required by applicable financial, tax, and accounting laws.
THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND EXTERNAL LINKS
The App may contain links, integrations, or connections to third-party services.
These services may include:
Payment processing platforms.
Video and livestream hosting services.
App distribution platforms.
Website hosting services.
Analytics providers.
Email and messaging services.
Other technology providers necessary to operate the App.
When you interact with a third-party service, your information may be collected and processed according to that provider's privacy policy.
Graniteville Community Church does not control the privacy practices of independent third-party services and encourages users to review their privacy policies before submitting personal information.
YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Depending on your state of residence and applicable privacy laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
These rights may include:
The right to know what personal information is collected.
The right to access personal information.
The right to correct inaccurate personal information.
The right to request deletion of personal information.
The right to obtain a copy of certain personal information.
The right to withdraw consent where applicable.
The right to opt out of certain forms of data processing when applicable.
The right not to be discriminated against for exercising applicable privacy rights.
Graniteville Community Church does not sell personal information for monetary consideration.
To exercise an applicable privacy right, please contact us using the information provided below.
We may request reasonable information to verify your identity before processing certain requests.
We will respond in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
CALIFORNIA AND OTHER STATE PRIVACY RIGHTS
Residents of California and other states with comprehensive consumer privacy laws may have additional rights concerning the collection, use, disclosure, and deletion of personal information.
Where applicable, these rights may include:
The right to request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information collected.
The right to know the purposes for which information is collected and used.
The right to request correction of inaccurate information.
The right to request deletion of personal information, subject to applicable exceptions.
The right to obtain personal information in a portable format where required.
The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information where applicable.
The right to appeal certain privacy request decisions where provided by law.
The right to receive equal treatment when exercising privacy rights.
Graniteville Community Church does not sell personal information.
Certain information may be shared with technology providers and payment processors strictly as necessary to provide services, process transactions, and operate the App.
To exercise your applicable privacy rights, please contact the Church using the contact information below.
DATA RETENTION
Graniteville Community Church retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.
For example:
Account information may be retained while an account remains active.
Event registration information may be retained as necessary for event coordination and administrative purposes.
Financial contribution records may be retained for applicable tax, accounting, and legal requirements.
Communication records may be retained as necessary to address inquiries and maintain appropriate records.
Technical and usage information may be retained according to applicable platform and service provider retention practices.
When information is no longer necessary, we will take reasonable steps to delete, destroy, or deidentify it, subject to applicable legal requirements.
INTERNATIONAL USERS
The Graniteville Community Church App is primarily intended to serve individuals in the United States.
However, individuals accessing the App from outside the United States should understand that information may be processed or stored in the United States or other locations where our technology and service providers operate.
Privacy protections and legal requirements may differ depending on the country in which information is processed.
By using the App, you understand that your information may be transferred and processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR PRIVACY
Graniteville Community Church is committed to treating personal information with respect and care.
We recognize that individuals trust us with information when they create accounts, register for events, participate in church activities, and make financial contributions.
We take that responsibility seriously.
We strive to:
Collect only information reasonably necessary for our services.
Protect personal information against unauthorized access.
Limit access to sensitive information to authorized individuals.
Maintain appropriate safeguards for donor and financial records.
Use personal information for legitimate church and ministry purposes.
Provide reasonable opportunities to review, correct, and request deletion of personal information.
Work with technology providers that support responsible information handling.
CONTACT AND PRIVACY QUESTIONS
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, wish to access, correct, or request deletion of personal information, or have a complaint about how your information is handled, please contact Graniteville Community Church.
Graniteville Community Church
Privacy Policy and Data Requests
Email: [INSERT CHURCH PRIVACY OR GENERAL CONTACT EMAIL]
Church Address: [INSERT OFFICIAL CHURCH ADDRESS]
Website: [INSERT CHURCH WEBSITE]
App: Graniteville Community Church App
We will make reasonable efforts to review and respond to privacy inquiries and requests.
Thank you for being part of the Graniteville Community Church community. We appreciate your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy as you use our App to stay connected, grow in faith, participate in church activities, and support the ministry.
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