Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 30, 2026

Who We Are

This Privacy Policy applies to Alice Drive Baptist Church (“the Church,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), located at 1305 Loring Mill Rd, Sumter, SC 29150. It explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information when you visit our website at https://alicedrive.church/ (the “Website”).

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Alice Drive Baptist Church
1305 Loring Mill Rd, Sumter, SC 29150
Phone: (803) 905-5200
Email: communications@adbc.org

Agreement to This Policy

By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. This policy applies only to information collected through this Website. It explains:

  • What personal information we collect, how we use it, and who we share it with.
  • The choices available to you regarding your information.
  • The steps we take to protect your information.
  • How you can access or correct your information.

Definitions

“Personal Data” means any information related to an identified or identifiable individual.

“Service Provider” means any third-party company or individual that processes data on behalf of the Church, such as those who host, maintain, or provide features on our Website.

“Usage Data” means data collected automatically when you use the Website, such as the pages you visit and how long you stay on a page.

“Cookies” are small files placed on your computer, phone, or other device by a website.

“You” means the individual accessing or using our Website.

Information We Collect

Information you provide. We collect personal information that you choose to give us, such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other details you include when you fill out a form, sign up for our email newsletter, give online, or contact us directly.

Information collected automatically. When you visit our Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring website, pages visited, and the time spent on each page.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to anyone.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to your questions, prayer requests, and other inquiries.
  • Connect you with church ministries, events, groups, and staff.
  • Process and record online donations.
  • Send you our email newsletter and church updates, if you have signed up to receive them.
  • Maintain, secure, and improve our Website.
  • Understand how visitors use our Website so we can better serve our congregation and community.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

Service Providers and Third Parties

We use trusted third-party services to operate our Website and ministry. These providers may receive or process your information only as needed to perform services for us:

Planning Center (Church Center). All forms on our Website are powered by Planning Center through Church Center. Information you submit through these forms is collected and stored by Planning Center on our behalf. Planning Center’s privacy policy is available at https://www.planningcenter.com/privacy.

OnRealm (ACS Technologies). Online giving is processed through OnRealm. Your payment information is entered directly with OnRealm and its payment processors and is not stored on our Website. OnRealm’s handling of your information is governed by its own privacy policy.

WordPress and SiteGround. Our Website is built on WordPress and hosted by SiteGround. Website data, including server logs, is stored on SiteGround’s servers.

Marc Hyde Creative. Our Website is designed, developed, and maintained by Marc Hyde Creative, which has administrative access to the Website and its hosting account in order to provide maintenance, security, and support services.

Google Analytics. We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as pages visited, time on site, and general location. This information is used in aggregate to improve our Website. You can learn more at https://policies.google.com/privacy, and you can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

AnalyticsWP. We also use AnalyticsWP, a WordPress analytics tool, to measure Website traffic and visitor activity. This data is stored within our Website’s hosting environment.

Email Newsletter Service. If you subscribe to our email newsletter, your name and email address are stored with our email service provider so that we can send you updates. Every email includes an unsubscribe link.

YouTube and Facebook. Our Website includes embedded videos and livestreams from YouTube and/or Facebook. When you view embedded content, these platforms may collect information about you and place cookies on your device, even if you do not interact with the content. Their privacy policies are available at https://policies.google.com/privacy and https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy.

Off-Site Registrations. Some event, ministry, and program registrations may be hosted on third-party websites. When you register through these sites, your information is collected by that third party and is subject to its privacy policy.

We may also share your information:

  • To comply with the law: when required by law, subpoena, or a valid request from a court or government agency.
  • To protect rights and safety: when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Church, our members, Website users, or the public, or to investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with our Website.
  • With your consent: for any other purpose you have agreed to.

Cookies

Our Website uses cookies to function properly and to help us understand how visitors use it. We use:

  • Essential cookies, which are needed for the Website to work and to remember your preferences.
  • Analytics cookies, which are placed by Google Analytics and AnalyticsWP to measure Website traffic and usage.
  • Third-party cookies, which may be placed by embedded content from YouTube, Facebook, Planning Center, or OnRealm.

You can set your browser to refuse or delete cookies. Visit https://www.allaboutcookies.org to learn how. Please note that some features of the Website may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

“Do Not Track” Signals

As required by the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), we disclose that our Website does not currently respond to Do Not Track (“DNT”) browser signals. You can manage tracking preferences in your browser settings.

Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through this Website. Any information about children for ministry programs should be submitted by a parent or guardian. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at communications@adbc.org and we will delete it.

Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your information. Our Website uses SSL encryption, and sensitive information such as payment details is handled directly by our secure third-party providers rather than stored on our Website. Only staff and volunteers who need information to carry out their ministry responsibilities are given access to it.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Choices and Rights

You may opt out of future emails from us at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us. You may also contact us to:

  • Ask what personal information we have about you.
  • Correct or update your information.
  • Request that we delete your information, subject to any records we are required to keep, such as giving records for tax purposes.
  • Share any concern you have about how we use your information.

Some of your information is stored with our service providers, such as Planning Center and OnRealm. You may also manage your information directly through your accounts with those services. We will respond to requests within 30 days.

Transfer of Data

Your information may be stored and processed on servers located outside your state or country, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using our Website, you consent to this transfer.

Links to Other Websites

Our Website contains links to other websites that we do not operate. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Governing Law and Disputes

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina. All disputes arising from or relating to this Privacy Policy or your use of this Website will be handled exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Sumter County, South Carolina.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Changes take effect when they are posted. We encourage you to review this page periodically.