Privacy Policy

This is not legal advice. Privacy laws vary by location (e.g., GDPR for EU visitors, CCPA/CPRA for California residents, and other state laws). Small U.S.-based ministries often have limited obligations under CCPA if they fall below revenue/volume thresholds, but transparency is still best practice. Have an attorney review and customize this document for your specific ministry, location, activities (e.g., online donations, newsletters, event registration, member directories), and whether you have international visitors.

Privacy Policy
Active Christian
Last Updated: March 12, 2026

Active Christian (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a Christian ministry committed to honoring God in all we do, including how we respect and protect your privacy. We value the trust you place in us when you visit our website, make a donation, sign up for newsletters, register for events, pray with us, or otherwise interact with our ministry.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, with whom we may share it, how we protect it, and your choices regarding your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Information You Provide Directly

  • Name, email address, postal address, phone number
  • Donation details (amount, payment method – though we do not store full credit card numbers ourselves)
  • Prayer requests or testimony submissions
  • Event or ministry registration information
  • Messages sent through contact forms
  • Account creation details (if applicable, e.g., online giving portal or member login)

Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, referral sources
  • Cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies (see Cookies section below)

Information from Third Parties

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Tithe.ly) handle payment transactions securely
  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) provide aggregated usage data

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect only to advance our mission of sharing the Gospel, discipling believers, serving those in need, and building up the body of Christ. Specific purposes include:

  • Processing and acknowledging donations
  • Sending ministry updates, newsletters, event invitations, and biblical encouragement (only if you have opted in)
  • Responding to prayer requests, questions, or comments
  • Registering and communicating about events, small groups, or volunteer opportunities
  • Improving our website and ministry services
  • Complying with legal obligations, preventing fraud, or protecting the rights and safety of others

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information only in limited circumstances:

  • With trusted service providers (e.g., email service providers like Mailchimp, payment processors, web hosts) who are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us
  • As required by law, court order, or valid governmental request
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of our ministry, our staff, volunteers, or others

Donor names and giving records are treated with the highest confidentiality and are not shared publicly without explicit permission.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and improve our ministry outreach. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner (if implemented). For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

  • Opt-out — You may unsubscribe from emails at any time using the “unsubscribe” link in our messages or by contacting us.
  • Access / Update / Delete — You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us (subject to legal exceptions).
  • California Residents (CCPA/CPRA) — If applicable, you have rights to know what personal information we collect/use/share, to delete it, and to opt out of any “sale” of information (we do not sell personal information).
  • EU/UK/EEA Residents (GDPR) — If we process your data under GDPR, we rely on legitimate interests (advancing our religious mission), consent, or contractual necessity. You may have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object. Contact us to exercise these rights.

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

7. International Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., social media, event registration platforms). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

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

Active Christian
Email: privacy@ivactivechristians.com

Thank you for partnering with us in ministry. May God bless you richly.