Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 2, 2025
Genesis Upper Room Church (“we,” “our,” “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:
Personal details (name, email address, phone number, mailing address).
Prayer requests or other information you choose to submit.
Donation details (through our secure donation provider).
Newsletter signups (via Mailchimp).
Basic technical information such as browser type, IP address, and pages visited (collected automatically by hosting platforms or standard web analytics tools).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide only for purposes such as:
Sending newsletters and church updates (with your consent).
Responding to inquiries or prayer requests.
Processing and acknowledging donations (via Tithe.ly).
Maintaining records required by law or accounting purposes.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
3. Donations & Payments
All online donations are processed securely through Tithe.ly. We do not store or have access to your full payment details, such as credit card numbers or bank account information.
4. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to operate parts of our ministry, including:
Mailchimp for managing email newsletters.
Tithe.ly for processing online donations.
These providers may collect or process personal data on our behalf, subject to their own privacy policies.
5. Cookies & Tracking
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and performance. This may include analytics tools provided by Webflow or embedded media (such as YouTube). You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer.
6. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child has submitted personal information to us, we will delete it promptly. Parents or guardians who believe their child has submitted information may contact us directly.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While no system is 100% secure, we strive to use industry-standard safeguards.
8. Your Choices
You may unsubscribe from our newsletters at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.
You may contact us to update, correct, or delete your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you can reach us at:
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.