Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 25, 2026
Grace Bible Church Houston (“GBC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you choose to provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit or interact with our website, https://www.gbchouston.org/ (the “Website”).
By using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We generally do not require you to provide personal information simply to browse our Website.
We may collect personal information when you voluntarily submit it through a form or other feature on our Website. Depending on the form or interaction, this information may include:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Information related to an event, ministry, class, group, or other church activity
Other information you voluntarily provide through a form
We only collect information that is reasonably necessary for the purpose for which you provide it.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Website, certain information may be collected automatically through analytics and similar technologies. We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Website and to help us improve its content and functionality.
Information collected through Google Analytics may include:
IP address or approximate location
Device and browser information
Pages visited
Referring websites
General information about how you interact with the Website
Date, time, and duration of visits
Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to collect this information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use information you provide to:
Respond to questions or requests
Communicate with you about church activities, events, ministries, or programs
Process event registrations or other requests you submit
Provide information or services you request
Maintain and administer our Website
Understand how people use our Website and improve its content
Communicate important information related to activities or services you have requested
Maintain the safety, security, and functionality of our Website
Comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
3. Cookies and Analytics
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies, including those associated with Google Analytics.
Cookies are small files placed on your device that help websites recognize returning visitors and understand how the Website is being used.
We use Google Analytics primarily to understand Website traffic and usage patterns. Google may process information collected through Google Analytics in accordance with its own privacy practices.
You can learn more about how Google handles information through Google's privacy resources and can manage certain Google Analytics data collection and personalization settings through Google's available tools.
You may also be able to control or disable cookies through your web browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain Website functionality.
4. How We Share Information
We may share personal information with trusted service providers that help us operate our Website, communicate with users, process registrations, or provide other services on our behalf.
For example, information may be processed through third-party technology and service providers used by GBC to operate forms, registrations, communications, analytics, or other Website functions.
These service providers are permitted to use information only as necessary to provide services to us or as otherwise permitted by law.
We may also disclose information when we believe disclosure is reasonably necessary to:
Comply with applicable law or legal process
Protect the rights, safety, or property of GBC, our users, or others
Investigate fraud, security issues, or other unlawful activity
Protect the security and integrity of our Website
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
5. How Long We Keep Information
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, maintain appropriate church and administrative records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements and policies.
The length of time information is retained may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information submitted through our Website.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information directly from children without appropriate involvement or consent from a parent or legal guardian.
Because GBC is a church and provides ministries and activities that may involve children and families, information relating to minors may sometimes be submitted by a parent, guardian, or other authorized adult for purposes such as event registration or ministry participation.
If you believe a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate authorization, please contact us so that we can review and address the situation.
8. International Visitors
Our Website may be accessed by individuals located outside the United States. If you access the Website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in the United States or other locations where GBC or its service providers operate.
Privacy laws in these locations may differ from those in your country of residence.
Where required by applicable law, we will provide individuals with applicable rights regarding their personal information.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include the right to:
Request access to personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of certain personal information
Request restrictions on certain processing
Object to certain uses of your information
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Request a copy of certain information in a portable format
These rights are subject to applicable legal limitations and exceptions.
To exercise a privacy right or ask a question about your personal information, please contact us using the information below.
10. Third-Party Websites
Our Website may contain links to websites operated by third parties, including social media platforms, registration services, ministry resources, or other websites.
GBC is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website you visit.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other circumstances.
When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the most current information.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, would like to request access to or correction of your personal information, or have other privacy-related concerns, please contact:
Grace Bible Church Houston
Houston, Texas, USA
Website: https://www.gbchouston.org/
Contact@gbchouston.org
Last Updated: September 25, 2026