Grandview Dunkard Brethren Church

5301 East 140th Street
Grandview, MO 64030

Last Updated: November 20, 2025

Grandview Dunkard Brethren Church (“we,” “our,” or “the Church”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it when you interact with our church, website, ministries, and online services.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

This may include:

• Name
• Address
• Phone number
• Email address
• Prayer requests or messages
• Information submitted through contact forms
• Information provided for event registrations, membership, or volunteer forms

1.2 Automatically Collected Information (Website Use)

If you visit our website, we may collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Pages visited
• Date and time of visit

This information helps us understand how our website is used and improve the user experience.

1.3 Giving and Donation Information

If you make a donation online or in person:

• We may receive the amount, date, and method of your gift.
• Online giving services may collect payment information (such as credit/debit card numbers) on our behalf.
• We do not store or have access to full payment details.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for:

• Responding to inquiries or prayer requests
• Communicating about ministries, events, and church updates
• Providing pastoral care and support
• Maintaining membership and attendance records
• Processing tithes, offerings, or donations
• Improving our website and online communication
• Ensuring safety and security on church property and online platforms

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

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3. Sharing Your Information

We may share information only in the following situations:

• With trusted service providers who help operate our website, email system, or giving platform
• With church leadership or ministry teams when needed for ministry purposes
• When required by law or legal process
• When necessary to protect the safety, rights, or property of the Church or its members

All service providers are expected to keep your information confidential.

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4. Children’s Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children involved in our ministries.

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
• Parents or guardians may request access to or deletion of their child’s information.

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5. Security

We take reasonable measures to safeguard the information we collect, both online and offline. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

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6. Your Choices and Rights

You may:

• Request to update, correct, or delete your personal information
• Opt out of church emails or communications at any time
• Contact us with questions about how your information is used

To make such requests, please reach out to us using the contact information below.

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7. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites (such as Bible resources, giving platforms, or livestream services). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites.

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8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with the updated date.

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9. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Grandview Dunkard Brethren Church
5301 East 140th Street
Grandview, MO 64030
Email: grandviewdbc@gmail.com