Privacy Policy

Protecting your privacy is a priority for Christians Engaged. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit www.christiansengaged.org (the "Site"). Unless otherwise noted, references to “Christians Engaged,” “we,” “us,” or “our” include the Site and our ministry operations.

By using our Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please discontinue use of our Site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personally identifiable information ("Personal Information") that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

• First and Last Name
• Mailing Address
• Email Address
• Phone Number

If you purchase products, services, event registrations, or make a donation, we may also collect billing information (such as credit card number, billing address, and other payment details) to process transactions securely.

You may provide Personal Information when you:

• Register for an account or event on our Site
• Subscribe to our email list or newsletters
• Submit a contact form or send us an email
• Participate in surveys, promotions, or contests
• Make a donation or purchase from our store

We do not collect personal information unless you voluntarily provide it. However, certain services may require you to provide personal details to be completed.

We may also collect non-personal information automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referring website addresses, to help improve our Site and services.

2. How We Use Your Information

Christians Engaged uses your information to:

• Provide the services, resources, and products you request
• Process transactions and send purchase or donation confirmations
• Communicate important updates, announcements, and ministry opportunities
• Send newsletters, event invitations, and promotional messages (if you have opted in)
• Improve our website functionality and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent activities

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us with:

• Website hosting
• Email communications
• Event management
• Payment processing
• Data analysis and reporting

These partners are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only to provide the agreed-upon services.

We may also disclose your information if required by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

• Comply with legal processes
• Protect the rights, safety, or property of Christians Engaged
• Prevent fraud or other illegal activities
• Respond to emergencies affecting personal safety

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember preferences, and analyze traffic patterns. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features of our Site may not function properly.

5. Data Security

We use SSL encryption and other reasonable security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

While we strive to safeguard your information, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it promptly.

7. Email Communications & Opt-Out

We may send you periodic emails related to ministry updates, events, or promotions. You may opt out at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

We may receive notifications when you open an email from us or click a link within it, which helps us improve our communications.

8. Data Storage

We may store your personal data on secure servers maintained by third-party hosting providers. These providers meet industry security standards.

9. External Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. If changes are significant, we will post a prominent notice on our Site and update the "Last Updated" date above.

Your continued use of the Site after any changes means you accept the updated policy.

11. Contact Us