Privacy Policy

Grace Calvary Chapel  |  Last updated: March 2026

Grace Calvary Chapel (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This
Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website
(graceontheweb.org), how we use it, and what choices you have. We collect only
what we need to serve our church community and we never sell your information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide through:

• Contact forms — your name, email address, phone number (if provided), and the
  content of your message.
• Event registration forms — your name, email address, and any additional
  details needed to accommodate your participation (such as meal preferences or emergency
  contact information for minors).

We do not collect payment information directly. If online giving is added in the future, it will
be processed by a PCI-compliant third-party provider and this policy will be updated.

2. How We Use Your Information

Information you provide is used solely to:

• Respond to your message or inquiry.
• Confirm and coordinate your event registration.
• Send occasional follow-up communication directly related to your request or event.
• Improve our website and ministry communications based on general usage trends.

We will not add you to a mailing list or send promotional emails without your explicit consent.

3. Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy that
governs how it handles data.

Google Analytics — We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our
website (pages visited, time on page, general location by region, device type). This data is
aggregated and anonymous; we cannot identify individual visitors from it. Google may use cookies
to collect this data. You can opt out via the
Google
Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google Privacy Policy →

Planning Center Online (PCO) — We use Planning Center to manage church events
and registrations. When you register for an event, relevant information is stored in our PCO
account and is accessible only to authorized church staff. Planning Center is a
ministry-focused platform with strong data protection practices.
Planning Center Privacy Policy →

YouTube / Vimeo — Some pages on our site embed video content hosted on YouTube
or Vimeo. When you view these videos, those platforms may collect data (such as your IP address
and browsing behavior) according to their own privacy policies, even if you don’t click play.
Google/YouTube Privacy Policy →
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Vimeo Privacy Policy →

4. Cookies

Our website may use cookies — small text files stored on your device — primarily through Google
Analytics (see above). Cookies help us understand site usage patterns. You can disable cookies
in your browser settings at any time, though some site features may not function as expected.

5. Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions and event registration information only as long as necessary
to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected. Information about past events is kept for
reasonable administrative and safety purposes and then securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from
unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Our website uses HTTPS encryption. However, no method of
transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable
parental consent. Event registration for minors requires a parent or guardian to provide
information on their behalf. If you believe a child has submitted information to us
inadvertently, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Ask us to correct inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your information, subject to any legal or ministry obligations.
• Opt out of any future communication from us at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites (such as partner ministries or resources). We
are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their
policies separately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last
updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the
updated policy.

11. Contact Us