Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 6, 2025
Church Name: Hill Street Baptist Church
Address: 151 Hill Street, Toccoa, GA 30577
Contact: hsbchurch151@gmail.com | (706) 886-4840

1. Who We Are

Hill Street Baptist Church (“we,” “us,” “our”) is a nonprofit religious organization based in Toccoa, Georgia. Our website address is: hsbctoccoa.com.

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

We only collect personal information that is voluntarily provided by users through the following means:

  • Contact Forms: name, email, phone number, message
  • Prayer Requests or Ministry Forms: name, request content, optional contact info
  • Newsletter Signup: name and email
  • Online Giving: name, contact, and payment info (processed securely by third-party giving provider)

We use this information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and messages
  • Send occasional ministry updates (if opted-in)
  • Facilitate giving and contribution receipts
  • Improve our website and communication effectiveness

3. Embedded Content & Third Parties

Our site may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, Facebook posts) or links to third-party services (e.g., online giving platforms). These third-party websites may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction with their content in accordance with their own privacy policies.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party services:

4. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable precautions to safeguard your personal information, including secure form submissions and SSL encryption for our website. No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies

Our website may use cookies for basic analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) or form submissions. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if desired.

6. Your Data Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request a copy of any personal data we have about you
  • Ask us to correct or delete your personal data
  • Withdraw your consent for email communication at any time (via unsubscribe link or contact request)

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended to collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we learn that a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.

8. Policy Updates

We reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: hsbchurch151@gmail.com
Phone: (706) 886-4840