Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Living Grace Church ("we", "our", "us") collects, uses, and protects personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
We respect your privacy and are committed to handling personal information responsibly and transparently.
1. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to:
- The Living Grace Church website
- Contact and prayer request forms
- Event registrations and ministry inquiries
- Communications related to church activities and services
It does not apply to third-party websites or platforms that may be linked from our site.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to serve our congregation and communicate with visitors.
2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
You may provide personal information when you:
- Submit a contact or prayer request form
- Register for events or ministries
- Communicate with us via email
- Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Message or prayer request content
- Selected ministry or inquiry type
2.2 Technical and Usage Data
When you visit the website, limited technical data may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address (for security purposes)
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages accessed and usage patterns
This data is used solely for security, performance, and operational purposes.
3. Technical Infrastructure
The Living Grace Church website is built using modern web technologies and may use third-party services for:
- Content delivery and hosting
- Security protection
- Performance optimization
- Email communications
These services may process limited technical data necessary for operation and protection of the website.
4. How We Use Personal Information
Personal information is used only for the following purposes:
- Responding to inquiries, prayer requests, and messages
- Providing information about church services and events
- Processing event registrations and ministry sign-ups
- Sending newsletters and church updates (with your consent)
- Ensuring website security and stability
We do not use personal information for:
- Commercial marketing or advertising
- Selling or sharing data with third parties for profit
- Automated profiling or tracking
5. Data Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to:
- Respond to inquiries and prayer requests
- Maintain ministry and event records
- Fulfill communication purposes
- Comply with legal requirements
Information that is no longer required is deleted or anonymized.
6. Third-Party Platforms
Our website may contain links to external platforms such as:
- YouTube (for sermon videos)
- Telegram (for community groups)
- Google Maps (for location services)
- Social media platforms
Interactions with these platforms are governed by their respective privacy policies. Living Grace Church does not control how third-party platforms process personal information.
7. Data Security
We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from:
- Unauthorized access
- Misuse or loss
- Accidental disclosure
However, no online system can guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to use caution when sharing sensitive information online.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in:
- Legal requirements
- Technical infrastructure
- Church services or operational practices
Updates will be published on this page with a revised date.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact:
Living Grace Church
Email: contact@livingracechurch.com
Address: Vulytsya Heroyiv Dnipra, 1а, Kaniv, Cherkas'ka oblast, Ukraine, 19000