Privacy Policy

Updated January 2026

Grace Community Church (GCC) values your online privacy and security and is committed to protecting your information. In this Privacy Policy, we aim to give you a clear understanding of what types of information we collect, how it is used, and your choices. By accessing or using gccflnj.org, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect
GCC may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, address, phone number, email address, or other information collected through event registrations, contact form submissions, opt-in email or SMS/texting subscriptions, or online tithing. Payment information, such as credit/debit cards, is processed and handled through our payment partner “Planning Center.” We recommend that you review Planning Center’s terms, conditions, and privacy policies.

Information may automatically be collected as you navigate gccflnj.org, including information such as usage details, IP addresses, and information collected through the use of “cookies.” A cookie is a small piece of data that is stored on your computer’s hard drive that allows our website to remember your preferences and interactions with the website. A cookie does not access other information from your hard drive or other cookie files you may have from other sites. You can decline cookies through your browser settings. However, if you do decline cookies, certain functions of our website may not be available. We may also use various third-party cookies, such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Ads Manager, Facebook Pixel, etc.

Third-Party Services
GCC uses third-party services to help us better serve our church community. When you access gccflnj.org, other third parties, such as advertisers, your mobile device manufacturer, or your mobile service provider, may use automatic information collection technologies to collect information about you, your computer, or your device. The information may be associated with your personal information or your online or mobile activities over time and across different websites, apps, and other online services to provide you with interest-based (behavioral) advertising or other targeted content. We do not control these third-party tracking technologies or how they may be used.

How We Use Your Information
GCC only uses your information to better connect with and serve you, such as by communicating about GCC events and activities, following up on needs submitted through contact forms, and processing your donations or event registrations. Any information that you voluntarily provide equates to information that you are giving us consent to use.

GCC may share your personal contact information with GCC staff and approved volunteers for the purpose of ministry purposes. GCC will not share your personal information with outside organizations that are not closely affiliated with us.

Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to or from other websites. We are not responsible for the content, usage terms, or privacy policies of websites that we do not own or control. We strongly suggest that you review each website’s privacy policies.

Your Choices About Our Collection
You may opt out of email communications from GCC by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email communication you receive from us or by contacting us at info@gccflnj.org.

You may discontinue SMS/text communications by replying “STOP” to any message you receive or by texting “STOP” to the number from your mobile device.

You may also set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent.

Changes to this Policy
Please check this policy periodically for updates. Your continued use of gccflnj.org after we make changes is deemed to be acceptance of those changes. The date the Privacy Policy was last revised is identified at the top of the page.

Contact Us
We are happy to receive and respond to any questions you may have about this privacy policy. Feel free to send your questions to info@gccflnj.org.