Privacy Policy

Introduction

GOT Walking & Talking Ministry (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at gotwalkingandtalking.org and use our services.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, and phone number when you submit our contact form, register for events, or sign up for our newsletter.
• Donation Information: Name, email address, and donation amount when you make a contribution. Payment card details are processed securely by our payment processor, Stripe, and are never stored on our servers.
• Volunteer Information: Name, email, phone number, and areas of interest when you sign up to volunteer or get involved.
• Testimonies & Survey Responses: Personal stories, feedback, and survey answers you voluntarily submit.
• Event Registration: Name, email, phone number, and any special requirements when registering for events.
• Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address and name when you subscribe to receive ministry updates.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Process donations and send donation receipts
• Send ministry newsletters and updates (with your consent)
• Register you for events and send event-related communications
• Coordinate volunteer activities
• Share testimonies (with your consent) to inspire and encourage others
• Improve our website and ministry services

Payment Processing

All donation payments are processed through Stripe, a PCI-DSS compliant payment processor. We do not store, process, or have access to your full credit card or debit card numbers. Stripe’s privacy policy can be found at stripe.com/privacy.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and processing payments (e.g., Stripe).
• Ministry Team: With ministry leadership and volunteers as needed to fulfill your requests (e.g., event coordination, prayer requests).
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of our ministry or others.
• Consent: When you have given us explicit consent to share your information (e.g., testimonies).

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption to secure data transmitted between your browser and our servers.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Newsletter subscribers’ data is retained until you unsubscribe.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our newsletter or marketing communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

Changes to This 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. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: