Privacy Policy for Good Shepherd

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PRIVACY POLICY

Good Shepherd
Last Updated: March 14, 2026
1. Introduction

Good Shepherd ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and interact with our services.
2. Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide through:
• Contact forms (via Planning Center)
• Donation processing (via Stripe)
• Event registration and signup forms (via Planning Center)
• Newsletter subscriptions (via Clearstream email)

Types of information collected:
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address (if you provide it)
• Donation information
• Event preferences
• Any other information you choose to share

Automatic collection:
• Website usage data via Google Analytics (IP address, pages visited, time on site, device type)
3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information only for:
• Processing donations through Stripe
• Sending newsletters and updates via Clearstream
• Contacting you about upcoming events and programs
• Improving our website and services (analytics only)
• Fulfilling requests you make directly

We DO NOT:
• Share your information with other organizations
• Sell or rent your data
• Use minor or vulnerable population data for external-facing materials
• Share data beyond what's necessary to provide our services
4. Third-Party Services

We use the following services to operate:
• Planning Center - for forms and data collection
• Stripe - for donation processing
• Clearstream - for email communications
• Google Analytics - for website analytics
• Showit - for website hosting/platform

Each service has its own privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Children and Vulnerable Populations

Good Shepherd works with minors and vulnerable populations. We collect information necessary to serve these communities but do not use this information for external-facing marketing or communications.
7. Your Rights

You have the right to:
• Request access to your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your information (where legally permissible)
• Unsubscribe from newsletters at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us directly.
8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date.
9. Contact Us

For privacy concerns or questions, contact Good Shepherd through our website contact form.

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