Privacy

  • Effective Date: 06-01-2025
    Last Updated: 06-01-2025

    Welcome to The Garden Collective Church (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://www.thegardenco.church/ (“Site”).

    By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

  • We may collect the following types of information:

    Personal Information You Provide:

    • Name

    • Email address

    • Phone number

    • Mailing address

    • Prayer requests or inquiries

    • Donation/payment information (via third-party processors)

    Automatically Collected Information:

    • IP address

    • Browser type

    • Device information

    • Pages visited and time spent on the Site

    • Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 6)

  • We use the information we collect to:

    • Provide and maintain the Site

    • Communicate with you (e.g., respond to inquiries, send updates or newsletters)

    • Process donations or event registrations

    • Improve our website and services

    • Comply with legal obligations

    • Provide pastoral care when requested

  • We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:

    • Service Providers: Vendors that help operate the Site (e.g., payment processors, email platforms)

    • Legal Obligations: Government authorities if required by law

    • Church Staff or Leadership: For prayer requests, support, or follow-up if you’ve submitted a form

  • We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy, or as required by law.

  • We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use caution when providing sensitive information online.

  • Our website may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your user experience. You can control cookie preferences in your browser settings.

  • Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us.

  • Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

    • Access the personal information we hold about you

    • Request corrections or deletions

    • Withdraw consent at any time

    • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

    To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@thegardenco.church.

  • Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

  • We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

  • If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

    The Garden Collective Church

    PO Box 1224
    Chesapeake, VA 23327
    Email:     info@thegardenco.church
    Phone: (844) 638 – 8422