Your Privacy Matters
Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 9, 2026
Introduction
Grace City Tampa ("we," "us," or "our") operates the GCT mobile application and the gracecitytampa.com website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services.
Information You Provide
When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and profile photo.
Messages you send through the app's messaging features, including text, images, and other media.
Information about groups you join, events you attend, and your participation in church activities.
Information Collected Automatically
Device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers.
How you interact with the app, including features used and content viewed.
If you opt in to push notifications, we collect your device token to deliver notifications.
How We Use Your Information
Provide, maintain, and improve our app and services
Facilitate communication between church members and leaders
Send you relevant notifications about events, groups, and church updates
Respond to your requests and provide support
Ensure the security and integrity of our services
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Your profile name and photo are visible to other church members within the app. Messages are visible to conversation participants.
We use third-party services (such as cloud hosting, analytics, and push notification providers) that may process your data on our behalf.
We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our church community.
Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and security practices. We use infrastructure that provides encryption at rest and in transit. While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
Your Rights & Choices
You can access and update your profile information through the app settings.
You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.
You can opt out of push notifications through your device settings.
You may request a copy of your personal data by contacting us.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 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 so we can promptly remove it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out.