Privacy Policy

This website is intended for members, friends, and anyone who is interested in learning more about Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Durham, North Carolina. The nature of a Website is such that anyone with an internet connection may view it.

We believe in the inherent goodness of creation, yet we know we must safeguard the privacy rights of individuals and therefore observe the following principles:

On any and all pages of this Website:

We will not list private addresses or phone numbers unless expressly requested by the
individual.

We will not list private email addresses unless expressly permitted by the owner(s).

We may post names, business phone, address, and email information of staff and volunteers as needed to conduct church business with their permission.

We may post photos of church activities and identify participants by name with their permission.

Children will be identified only by first name with parental permission.

Individuals may request that photos be removed by contacting the Website administrators at website@gracelutheranchurch.net and we will honor the request at our earliest convenience.

You may receive periodic emails from Grace as a way to keep you informed of activities,
announcements, and events.

You may always request removal from distribution lists by contacting the church office.
Blogs, message boards, and other communication tools may be offered from time to time. We reserve the right to restrict access to these services. We may collect personal information as needed to set up accounts and/or identify users.

Personal information will not be shared or sold to any other party. Blogs, message boards and forums may be moderated and we reserve the right to delete posts or content deemed
inappropriate. Posts must refrain from offensive language or material.

All content, images, and files posted to the Website are protected by copyright laws. Certain elements may be intellectual property of third parties and are used with permission. Content may be viewed and printed as needed, but the content may not be reproduced in other contexts.  Outside material may not be uploaded to the Website, blog, or other forums which infringes on any copyright, trademark or other proprietary rights. Adherence to content guidelines pertaining to blogs or other communication tools to which one has access will be expected at all times.

Grace Lutheran Church disclaims any liability for errors, omissions, typographical errors, out of date material, or other inaccuracies that may appear on the website.