Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 22, 2026

1. Introduction

At Griner Church, we are committed to protecting the privacy and religious beliefs of our members, visitors, and online guests. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with Indiana state standards.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Identifiers: Name, mailing address, email address, and phone number.
  • Financial Information: Credit card or bank details provided for tithes, offerings, or event registrations (processed via secure third-party encrypted providers).
  • Sensitive Data: Information regarding your religious beliefs, prayer requests, or family relationships.
  • Digital Data: IP addresses and cookies used to improve our website experience.
3. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used solely for ministry purposes, including:

  • Maintaining our church directory and membership records.
  • Sending out newsletters, event updates, and prayer chain requests.
  • Processing donations and providing end-of-year tax statements.
  • Responding to your inquiries or pastoral care needs.

We do not sell, rent, or lease our member lists to third parties.

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We only share your information with third parties when necessary to fulfill a service you requested, such as:

  • Payment Processors: For secure online giving (e.g., Planning Center, Tithe.ly, or Subsplash).
  • Communication Tools: For sending church-wide emails or texts.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by Indiana law or a valid legal process.
5. Security Measures

We implement reasonable administrative and technical security measures to protect your data. Physical records are kept in locked offices, and digital data is protected by encryption and password-protected systems.

6. Your Rights & Choices

In alignment with Indiana’s 2026 privacy principles, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Ask us to update or correct inaccurate information.
  • Deletion: Request that we remove your information from our active systems.
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from any or all digital communications at any time.
7. Children’s Privacy

We are extra cautious with data regarding minors. Information for Sunday School or youth events is only collected with explicit parental consent and is never shared outside of necessary church leadership.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact our office: