Privacy Policy for Coolidge Baptist Church
Effective Date: February 11, 2026
Coolidge Baptist Church (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://coolidgebaptistchurch.org (referred to as the “Website”).
By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you:
Subscribe to our newsletter
Register for events
Make donations
Contact us through forms on the Website
This information may include:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Payment information (processed by third-party providers)
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Date and time of access
Referring website
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Communicate with you and respond to inquiries
Send newsletters and church updates
Register you for events
Process donations and payments
Improve Website functionality and user experience
Maintain the security of our Website
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
3. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party providers to support our ministry and Website operations. These providers process certain personal information on our behalf and according to their own privacy policies.
Mailchimp
We use Mailchimp to manage email communications and our monthly newsletter. When you subscribe, your name and email address are stored and processed by Mailchimp. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.
Stripe
We use Stripe to process event registration payments. Payment information is transmitted securely to Stripe and is not stored on our servers.
Planning Center
We use Planning Center for online giving. Donation information you provide is processed through Planning Center’s secure systems.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services:
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze usage, and enhance your experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some features of the Website may not function properly.
5. How We Share Information
We may share personal information only when:
Necessary to operate our Website or services
Required by law or legal process
Needed to protect rights, safety, or property
You provide consent
We do not share personal information for third-party marketing.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information and comply with applicable state data protection laws, including the Georgia Personal Identity Protection Act. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Georgia Privacy Rights and Disclosures
If you are a resident of Georgia, your personal information is protected under the Georgia Personal Identity Protection Act.
Protection of Personal Information
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. Personal information includes an individual’s name combined with sensitive data such as a Social Security number, driver’s license number, or financial account information.
Data Breach Notification
If we discover a security breach involving personal information of Georgia residents, we will provide notice in accordance with Georgia law. Notification will be made without unreasonable delay and may be provided by:
Written notice
Electronic notice (where permitted by law)
Substitute notice if allowed under applicable legal standards
Where required, we will also notify appropriate state agencies.
Disposal of Records
When personal information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to securely dispose of or destroy records containing personal information to prevent unauthorized access or use.
8. Links to External Websites
Our Website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
9. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.
10. Your Choices and Rights
You may:
Opt out of email communications
Request access to your personal information
Request corrections or deletion of your personal information
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Website after changes signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Information
Coolidge Baptist Church
PO Box 98. Coolidge, GA 31738
Email: [email protected]