Privacy Policy

Effective date: October 9, 2026

Gethsemane Baptist Church ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website at https://gbcoflexington.com, how we use it, and the choices you have.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information you choose to share with us. Some basic information is also collected automatically when you visit our site.

• Contact and message forms: When you send us a message, share a prayer request, or ask a question, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and anything you include in your message.

• Online giving: When you give through our Donate page, we may collect your name, email address, billing address, gift amount, and how you would like your gift used. Your card or bank details are entered with and handled by our third-party payment processors. We do not store full card numbers.

• Event registration: When you sign up for an event, we may collect your name, contact information, the number of people attending, and any other details the registration form asks for.

• Automatic information: Like most websites, our site may collect technical information such as your browser type, device type, IP address, the pages you visit, and the date and time of your visit.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your messages, questions, and prayer requests

• Process your gifts and send giving receipts

• Manage event registrations and share event details

• Send church updates, event reminders, and ministry communications you have asked to receive

• Keep records needed for our church's ministry and administration

• Improve our website and understand how it is used

• Protect the security of our website and prevent misuse

Cookies and Analytics

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help a website work properly and remember your preferences. We may use cookies and similar tools to keep our site running smoothly and to understand how visitors use it, such as which pages are visited most often. This helps us improve the site for everyone.

You can set your browser to refuse or delete cookies. If you do, some parts of the site, including forms, may not work as intended.

SMS/Text Messaging

If you provide your mobile number and agree to receive text messages from us, we may send you church updates, event reminders, and ministry communications.

• Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of making a donation, registering for an event, or receiving any other service from us.

• Message frequency varies.

• Message and data rates may apply.

• Reply STOP at any time to opt out. You may receive one final message confirming that you have been unsubscribed.

• Reply HELP for help, or contact us at (803) 808-6846 or [email protected].

Your mobile number and SMS opt-in consent and data will not be shared with or sold to third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Any sharing of information described elsewhere in this policy does not include text messaging opt-in data or consent.

Email Communications

If you give us your email address, we may send you messages related to your request, giving receipts, event details, and church news.

You can unsubscribe from our church update emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us. Even if you unsubscribe, we may still send messages related to a gift or event registration, such as receipts or confirmations.

Third-Party Service Providers

We work with trusted service providers who help us run our website and ministry. They receive your information only as needed to provide services to us.

• Payment processors: Online gifts are processed by third-party payment processors, which handle your payment information under their own privacy policies and security standards.

• Website hosting: Our website is hosted by a third-party provider that stores and delivers the site.

• Website, forms, and messaging: Our website, forms, and messaging are provided through HighLevel (LeadConnector), which processes data on our behalf.

We may also share information if required by law, or when needed to protect the safety of our church, our members, or others.

We Do Not Sell Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has shared personal information with us, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

Data Security

We use reasonable measures to protect the information you share with us. However, no website, internet transmission, or storage system is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee the security of your information.

Your Choices

You may ask us to access, correct, or delete the personal information we have about you by contacting us using the information below. You may also opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP, and you may unsubscribe from our emails using the link in any update email.

Please note that we may need to keep certain information, such as giving records, for our church's records or where required by law.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version on this page and change the effective date at the top. We encourage you to check this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

Gethsemane Baptist Church

300 Alliance Rd., Lexington, SC 29073

Phone: (803) 808-6846

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://gbcoflexington.com