Privacy Policy

The Gathering Place Collective ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Your name, email address, and message (including the subject you choose) when you use our contact form
• Information about your interest in hosting or joining a gathering
• Prayer requests and personal information you choose to share with us
• Donation information when you give financially (see "Donations" below)

We also receive some information automatically when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser and device type, and the pages you view. See "Cookies, Analytics, and Services We Use" below.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Connect you with gatherings in your area
• Provide training and support to gathering hosts
• Send you our newsletter, updates, and resources (with your consent)
• Process donations and issue tax receipts
• Respond to your inquiries and prayer requests
• Improve our website and services

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With the host of a gathering when you ask to join it, so they can contact you (tell us if you would rather we did not share your details)
• With service providers who assist us in operating our website and managing donations
• When required by law or to protect our rights

Gathering Hosts

Gatherings are led by independent volunteer hosts. When you ask to join a gathering, we share your name and contact information with the host of that gathering so they can reach out to you. Hosts agree to keep participants' personal information confidential and to use it only for that purpose. If you would rather we did not share your details, tell us when you contact us.

Donations

Donations are processed by Givebutter, a third-party donation platform. When you give, you enter your payment details on Givebutter's website, not ours. We do not see or store your full card or bank information. Givebutter shares your name, contact details, and gift amount with us so we can thank you and issue receipts. Givebutter's own privacy policy applies to the information you give them.

Cookies, Analytics, and Services We Use

Our website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site, such as which pages are viewed. Google Analytics uses cookies and collects information like your IP address, device, and browser. You can opt out with the Google Analytics opt-out add-on, or by changing the cookie settings in your browser.

We also rely on these services to run the website:

• Netlify, which hosts the website and keeps standard server logs
• Cloudflare Turnstile, which checks that contact form submissions come from a real person and not a bot
• Resend, which delivers the messages you send through our contact form to our team
• Google Fonts, which supplies the fonts used on this site
• HighLevel, the customer management platform we use to send our newsletter and manage our contact list
• Sanity, which manages and delivers the site's content

These providers may process technical information, such as your IP address, as part of providing their service.

Email Communications

If you sign up for our newsletter or ask us to keep you informed, you may receive periodic updates from us. You can unsubscribe at any time using the "unsubscribe" link in our emails, or by emailing info@thegatheringplacecollective.com.

How Long We Keep Information

We keep personal information only as long as we need it for the purposes described in this policy, such as responding to your message, sending updates you asked for, and meeting legal, tax, and accounting requirements (for example, keeping donation records). When we no longer need it, we delete it or make it anonymous. You can ask us to delete your information at any time (see "Your Rights" below).

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Please avoid sharing highly sensitive details, such as medical or financial information, through the contact form or by email, since these are not fully secure channels.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Opt out of marketing communications

To make any of these requests, email us at info@thegatheringplacecollective.com.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including our donation platform and our social media pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

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

The Gathering Place Collective
Email: info@thegatheringplacecollective.com

501(c)(3) Status: The Gathering Place Collective is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.