1. Introduction

Agape Life Ministry ("we," "us," "our," or "the Ministry") is committed to protecting the privacy of everyone who visits our website and engages with our community. We understand that many people who reach out to us are walking through difficult and deeply personal seasons of life, including struggles with addiction and recovery.

We treat the information you share with us with care, respect, and discretion.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices you have.

By using our website (the "Site"), you agree to the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

We only collect information that you choose to provide or that is necessary to operate the Site. This may include:

Information you give us directly:

Contact and prayer requests: Your name, email address, phone number, and the contents of any message or prayer request you submit.

Newsletter signups:

Your name and email address when you subscribe to receive updates.

Recovery program and event registration:

Your name, contact information, and any details you choose to provide when registering for a program, group, or event.

Donations:

Your name, billing address, email address, and donation amount. Payment card details are handled by our third-party payment processor

(see Section 5) and are not stored on our servers.

Information collected automatically:

Basic technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This may be collected through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 7).

3. Sensitive and Personal Information

Some information you share with us — particularly in prayer requests, recovery program registrations, or testimonials — may reveal sensitive details about your health, your faith, or your personal circumstances.

We recognize the trust this represents.

We will not share the substance of a prayer request, recovery story, or program participation with anyone outside the Ministry without your consent, except as required by law.

We will never publish a testimonial, photo, name, or recovery story publicly without your express permission. Where possible, we offer the option to share anonymously or by first name only.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to your messages, questions, and prayer requests; Send newsletters, updates, and ministry communications you have requested;

Process and acknowledge donations and provide receipts; Register and communicate with you about programs, recovery groups, and events;

Maintain, secure, and improve the Site; Comply with legal obligations.

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

5. Payment Processing

Donations and payments made through the Site are processed by a third-party payment processor (Stripe). When you make a payment, your card information is transmitted directly to and handled by that processor under its own privacy policy and security standards. We do not collect or store full payment card numbers on our own systems. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of our payment processor.

6. How We Share Information

We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

Service providers:

With trusted vendors who help us operate the Site, send emails, process donations, or manage events, and who are obligated to protect your information.

Legal requirements:

When required by law, subpoena, or to protect the safety, rights, or property of the Ministry or others.

With your consent:

When you have given us permission, such as agreeing to share your testimony publicly.

7. Cookies and Analytics

Our Site may use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, keep the Site secure, and understand how visitors use the Site. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, though some features may not function properly as a result. If we use an analytics service (such as Google Analytics), it may collect anonymized usage data.

8. Email Communications and Your Choices

If you subscribe to our newsletter or communications, every email will include a way to unsubscribe. You may opt out at any time, and we will honor your request promptly. You may also contact us directly to update your preferences or be removed from our lists.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us and we will delete it. Registration of minors for youth or family programs should be completed by a parent or guardian.

11. Your Rights

You may request to:

Access the personal information we hold about you; Correct inaccurate information; Request deletion of your information, subject to legal and recordkeeping requirements (for example, donation records we are required to retain). To make a request, contact us using the information in Section 14.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Site may link to other websites, such as recovery resources or partner organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date above. Significant changes will be communicated through the Site.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact:

Agape Life Ministry 126 South Franklin Street Pottstown, PA 19464 Email: [email protected] Phone: 610-819-5354