Privacy Policy

Introduction

Light Club Ministries ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website lightclubministries.org. This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect through our website, email communications, and any other interactions you have with our ministry.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use our website.

Information We Collect

We collect information in a few different ways:

Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with our ministry, you may choose to provide:

• Contact information — your name and email address when you sign up for our newsletter, submit a contact form, or send a prayer request
• Donation information — if you choose to support our ministry financially, we collect payment information through secure third-party processors
• Prayer requests — any personal information you choose to share when submitting a prayer request
• Correspondence — any information you include in emails or messages you send to us

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically:

• Device information — browser type, operating system, and device type
• Usage data — pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and referring website
• IP address — used to understand general geographic location (country/region level)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send you our email newsletter and devotional content (if you've subscribed)
• Respond to your questions, prayer requests, and other inquiries
• Process donations and send tax receipts
• Improve our website and understand how visitors use our content
• Ensure the security and proper functioning of our website
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Ever.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and understand how our site is used.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the content.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies — required for the website to function properly
• Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use our site (via Google Analytics)
• Advertising cookies — used by Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our outreach and build audiences for future ministry efforts

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically choose to block all cookies, accept all cookies, or be notified when a cookie is set. Note that blocking certain cookies may affect your experience on our website.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate our ministry:

• Google Analytics — to understand website traffic and user behavior. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy
• Facebook Pixel — to measure the effectiveness of our outreach and reach people who may be interested in our ministry. Facebook's privacy policy is available at facebook.com/privacy
• Email service provider — to send newsletters and ministry updates to subscribers
• Payment processors — to securely process donations (we do not store your credit card information on our servers)

Each of these services has their own privacy policy governing how they handle your data. We encourage you to review their policies.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our email list, we will send you devotional content, ministry updates, and occasional information about ways to support our mission.

Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link at the bottom. If you no longer wish to receive emails from us, simply click that link and you'll be removed from our list. You can also contact us directly to request removal.

We do not share your email address with other organizations for their marketing purposes.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL encryption on all pages of our website
• Secure third-party payment processing for donations
• Limited access to personal information by staff and volunteers
• Regular review of our data collection and storage practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access — you can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction — you can ask us to correct any inaccurate information
• Deletion — you can request that we delete your personal information (subject to certain exceptions)
• Opt-out — you can unsubscribe from email communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

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 under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete that information.

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. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, we'd be happy to hear from you.