Garden City Church Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 2025

Garden City Church (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you interact with us online, including through our website, mobile applications, and digital forms.

1. Information We Collect

When you voluntarily submit information via our online forms—such as event registrations, prayer requests, volunteer sign‑ups, or contact inquiries—we may collect:

  • Contact Information: name, email address, mailing address, and phone number

  • Demographic Information: age range, household composition, or other demographic details you choose to provide

  • Ministry Interests: areas of the church or service opportunities in which you express interest

  • Communications: any questions, comments, or messages you include in your submissions

We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g., financial account numbers, social security numbers) through our public online forms.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide solely for direct follow‑up and ministry purposes, including:

  • Responding to your inquiries and prayer requests

  • Connecting you with ministry leaders or staff best suited to assist you

  • Inviting you to events, service opportunities, and programs you’ve expressed interest in

  • Sharing occasional church news, updates, or resources you have opted in to receive

At no time will we use your personal information for purposes beyond those listed above without your explicit consent.

3. Information Sharing & Third Parties

  • No Third‑Party Sharing: We will never share, sell, rent, or trade your personal information with any third party for any purpose.

  • Service Providers: We may use trusted, contract-bound service providers (e.g., website hosting platforms, email delivery services) to assist in collecting or maintaining data. Such providers are prohibited from using your information for any other purpose.

  • Legal Compliance: We will only disclose information if required by law (for example, in response to a court order or subpoena) or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Garden City Church, our members, or others.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Secure servers and encryption of data in transit

  • Access controls limiting who on staff may view or handle personal data

  • Periodic security reviews and updates of our systems

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or to comply with legal obligations. If you wish to have your information removed from our records, please contact us at the address below, and we will honor your request in a timely manner.

6. Your Choices & Rights

  • Opt‑Out of Communications: You may unsubscribe or opt out of non‑essential emails at any time by following the instructions included in our communications or by contacting us directly.

  • Access & Correction: You have the right to review, update, or correct the personal information we hold about you.

  • Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to any legal retention requirements.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Privacy Team (see Section 8).

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website and online forms are not directed to children under age 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Garden City Church
Attn: Keith MacMillan
3609 Bradshaw Rd STE H339
Sacramento, CA, 95827
Email: info@gardencitysac.com
Phone: (916) 299-0539

9. 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 the policy and, where appropriate, provide notice to you (e.g., via email or a website announcement). Continued use of our services after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Thank you for trusting Garden City Church with your information. We are committed to honoring that trust with the highest standards of privacy and care.