Our Commitment to Privacy and Care

At Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, we believe every person is a beloved child of God. In all we do—online and in person—we strive to treat others with love, respect, and integrity. This includes how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information shared with us through our website and ministries.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information such as:

• Name and contact details (e.g., email, phone number, address)

• Information submitted through online forms (e.g., prayer requests, registrations, giving forms)

• Anonymous data such as website usage or page visits (through cookies or analytics tools)

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with any third party for marketing or profit.

How We Use Information

Information you provide is used only to:

• Communicate about church events, ministries, or opportunities

• Respond to inquiries, prayer requests, or pastoral care needs

• Process donations or registrations

• Improve our website and communication outreach

We seek to use this information in a way that honors your trust and furthers our mission to share God’s love.

Online Giving

If you make a donation or payment through our website, we use secure third-party services to process transactions. We do not store credit card or bank information on our own systems.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site. This information helps us improve accessibility and communication but does not identify individual users.

Your Privacy Choices

You may request to:

• Review, update, or delete your contact information

• Unsubscribe from newsletters or emails at any time

To do so, contact the church office at [insert email address].

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. Any such information received will be promptly deleted.

Faithful Stewardship

As followers of Christ, we understand stewardship to include not only our finances and time, but also the trust others place in us. We handle all personal data with care, gratitude, and accountability.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
1415 W 7th St, Frederick, MD 21702

Call: (301) 663-3344

Email: info@goodshepherdmd.org​