Privacy Policy

Greater Bethel Temple
Effective Date: July 23, 2026

Greater Bethel Temple (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your trust and is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights regarding your information.

This policy applies to information collected through our website, online forms, text messaging programs, and other digital interactions.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Information You Provide Directly

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Donation and giving information
  • Event registrations
  • Prayer requests or other messages you submit
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide through forms on our website

Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Website usage data (such as pages visited and time spent on the site)

2. How We Use Personal Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Communicate with you about church services, events, and ministry updates
  • Process donations and provide giving records
  • Respond to prayer requests and inquiries
  • Send SMS or email communications if you opt in
  • Improve our website and ministry outreach
  • Maintain internal records and administrative purposes

We only collect and use information that is reasonably necessary to serve our congregation and community.

3. SMS Communications

If you choose to opt in to receive text messages from Greater Bethel Temple, we may send you updates regarding services, events, reminders, or other ministry-related communications.

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply depending on your carrier.

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message.

SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates.

4. How We Share Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only in the following limited situations:

  • With trusted third-party service providers who assist with website hosting, online giving, email distribution, or SMS delivery
  • When required by law or to comply with legal obligations
  • To protect the rights, safety, and security of Greater Bethel Temple and its members

Any third-party providers we use are required to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide on our behalf.

SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Choices and Rights

You may:

  • Opt out of email communications using the unsubscribe link
  • Opt out of text messages by replying STOP
  • Contact us to update or correct your personal information

To make a request regarding your information, please contact us using the details below.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party sites.

8. Updates to This Policy

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

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Greater Bethel Temple
834 S. Third Street, Louisville, KY 40203
Email: Questionsfordrjohnson@gmail.com
Phone: 502-408-4521
Website: https://www.greaterbetheltemple.org/pages/privacy-policy



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