Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church LCMS - a church serving Destin|Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church LCMS

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Destin, Florida, (“Grace,” “we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting the privacyof visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit ourwebsite or contact us by email.

Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you email us. The information we may receive includes:

Your name (if included in your email)
Your email address
Any other information you include in your message

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical and usage information, such as:

The pages you view and the time you spend on them
The type of device and browser you use
General location derived from IP address (approximate), and/or
Date/time of access

This information helps us maintain and improve the website and understand general usage patterns.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to your email and any questions you send us
Provide information about our programs, services, and ministry activities
Maintain our website and help ensure its functionality and security

We do not sell your personal information.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website does not use cookies, Google Analytics, or Facebook pixels for tracking or advertising purposes.

Sharing of Information

We share information only as needed to operate our website and respond to your requests, such as:

Website hosting or service providers that help us run our website
If required by law or to protect rights and safety

We do not share your personal information with unrelated third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy (such asresponding to your email) and to comply with legal, organizational, and recordkeeping requirements.

Your Choices

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights related to your personal information, such as requesting access,correction, or deletion. To make a request, contact us using the details below.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for general audiences. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, pleasecontact us so we can take appropriate steps.

Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect information fromunauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. No online system is completely secure, but we work to protect theinformation we receive.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to contact us at: pastorkevin@gracedestin.com

Or write us at:
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
125 Main Street
Destin, Florida

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version and the effective date on this page.