Introduction

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (goodshepherdmankato.org), contact us, sign up for our newsletter, make donations, or use other features of our site.

Information We Collect

• Personal Information: When you fill out contact forms, sign up for our newsletter, or make a donation, we may collect your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information.
• Usage Data: We may collect information about how you interact with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.

How We Use Your Information

• To respond to your inquiries and provide information about our church and ministries.
• To send newsletters and updates if you have subscribed.
• To process donations securely.
• To improve our website and services.
• To comply with legal obligations.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers (such as payment processors and email newsletter services) only as necessary to operate our website and services. We may also disclose information if required by law.

Cookies & Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us to have it removed.

Your Choices

• You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link provided in each email.
• You may contact us to update or delete your personal information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at goodshepmankato@gmail.com.