Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 12, 2026

At Grace Episcopal Church, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and respect. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you share with us through our website (https://www.egracepo.org/).

1. Information We Collect

We only collect information that you voluntarily provide to us. This may include:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, and phone number when you sign up for our newsletter, fill out a "Connect Card," or contact our office.

  • Donation Details: When you give online, we collect information necessary to process your gift. (Note: Financial transactions are handled by secure third-party processors; we do not store your credit card details on our servers).

  • Ministry Participation: Information provided when registering for events, Sunday School, or volunteering for our Food Pantries.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Keep you updated on church news, services, and upcoming events.

  • Respond to your inquiries or prayer requests.

  • Process and acknowledge your financial contributions.

  • Coordinate volunteer efforts and community outreach programs (like the HUM and Pet Food Pantries).

3. We Protect Your Data

  • No Selling or Renting: We will never sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.

  • Limited Access: Only authorized staff and lead volunteers who need the information to perform a specific job (e.g., sending a newsletter) are granted access to personally identifiable information.

  • Security: We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data online and offline.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use "cookies" to enhance your browsing experience. These small files help us understand how visitors use our site so we can make improvements. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

5. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to other websites (such as the Episcopal Diocese or community partners). Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those other sites.

6. Your Choices

You can "opt-out" of receiving communications from us at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or by contacting the Parish Office directly.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Grace Episcopal Church 4110 S. Ridgewood Avenue Port Orange, Florida 32127

Phone: (386) 767-3583 Email: parish@egracepo.org