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Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: March 17, 2026

The Bridge Community Church operates https://bccathens.com (the “Website” or the “Service”). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information Collection and Use

We collect several different types of information to provide and improve our ministry and Service to you.

  • Personal Data: While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information (“Personal Data”) that can be used to contact or identify you. This includes, but is not limited to: Email address, Name, and Phone number.

  • Sensitive Personal Data: You may share sensitive information with us through Prayer Requests or ministry inquiries. While Kid's Ministry registration and allergy information are currently handled in person, any sensitive data shared digitally is treated with the utmost confidentiality and shared only with authorized church leadership.

  • Usage Data: We automatically collect information on how the Service is accessed (“Usage Data”), such as your IP address, browser type, and the pages you visit.

  • Cookies: We use "Cookies" (small data files placed on your device) to track activity on our Service and hold certain information to improve your experience. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies, though some portions of the site may not function properly as a result.

2. Media and Photography

The Bridge Community Church may record video and takes photographs during public services and events for use in our digital and print ministry materials. By attending our services or participating in church events, you acknowledge that your image or likeness may appear in these recordings. If you wish to not be photographed or would like a specific image featuring you removed from our Website, please contact us at [email protected].

3. Payments and Donations

We provide the ability to make donations via the GIVE link. The Bridge Community Church does not store or collect your payment card details. That information is provided directly to our third-party payment processor, PayPal, whose use of your personal information is governed by their Privacy Policy.

4. Service Providers and Analytics

We may employ third-party companies (“Service Providers”) to facilitate our Service or perform service-related tasks (such as church management software or email newsletters).

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to monitor and analyze the use of our Service. Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize ads on its own advertising network.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your Personal Data depends on the specific context. We may process your data because we have your permission, it is in our legitimate interest, or we need to comply with the law. You have rights to access, update, or delete the information we have on you.

6. Data Retention and Security

We will retain your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for anyone under the age of 13 (“Children”) without parental involvement. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 online. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from a child without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Address: 973 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA 30606

  • Phone: 706-543-2612