Effective Date: August 18, 2026
At The Grove Community Church, we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding any personal information you share with us. These Privacy Practices explain how we collect, use, and protect information gathered through our website, mobile applications, online forms, events, and ministry activities.
Examples of Information We Collect
Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
Family and household information
Volunteer and ministry participation information
Prayer requests and ministry inquiries
Event registrations and donation records
IP address, browser information, device information, website usage statistics
Examples of How We Use Your Information
Provide ministry programs, events, and services
Process registrations and coordinate volunteers
Communicate ministry updates and reminders
Facilitate pastoral care and follow-up
Process donations and payments
Improve website, app, and communication efforts
Online Giving and Financial Information
The Grove Community Church utilizes trusted third-party payment processors to securely process donations and payments.
Children's Information
Parents or guardians have control over what information The Grove Community Church retains relating to their child, and information relating to children is used solely for ministry participation, safety, communication, and program administration.
Mobile Messaging (SMS) Privacy
When you opt in to receive text messages from The Grove Community Church, we collect your mobile phone number and message-related information necessary to provide messaging services.
SMS Consent
By providing your mobile number and opting in, you expressly consent to receive text messages from The Grove Community Church.
SMS Data Sharing
SMS consent and phone numbers collected for SMS purposes will not be sold, rented, shared, or disclosed to third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.
SMS Opt-Out
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP, END, CANCEL, QUIT, or UNSUBSCRIBE.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze website usage.
Information Sharing
The Grove Community Church does not sell, rent, or lease personal information.
Data Security
We are committed to protecting personal information through reasonable physical, administrative, and technical safeguards.
Third-party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Users should review those privacy practices independently.
Changes to This Policy
The Grove Community Church may update its Privacy Practices periodically.
Contact Information
The Grove Community Church
19900 Grove Community Drive
Riverside, CA 92508
thegrove.cc