Privacy Policy

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at gslacrosse.org.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information in the following ways:

  • Information You Provide: When you fill out a contact form, make a donation, register for events, or sign up for newsletters, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other relevant details.

  • Automatically Collected Information: Our website may collect non-identifiable information such as browser type, device type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent on our site using tools like cookies or analytics services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Communicate with you about church news, events, and services

  • Process donations or registrations

  • Respond to inquiries and prayer requests

  • Improve our website and services

  • Maintain security and prevent abuse

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp), online giving platforms, or analytics (e.g., Google Analytics). These services may collect data according to their own privacy policies.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information using technical and administrative measures. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

  • Opt out of receiving church communications at any time

  • Request to review, update, or delete your personal information

  • Disable cookies through your browser settings

To make a request, contact us using the information below.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
4141 Mormon Coulee Rd.
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 788-0450
office@gslacrosse.org

Effective Date: June 1, 2025