Introduction

At TheWordOfGod365.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and transparency. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

By using TheWordOfGod365.com, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access our website or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Create an Account

  • Name (first and last)
  • Email address
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Country/Region
  • Timezone preferences

Subscribe to Our Services

  • Email address for newsletters and devotionals
  • Communication preferences
  • Subscription interests

Submit Prayer Requests

  • Name (optional, may be anonymous)
  • Email address
  • Prayer request details
  • Follow-up preferences

Share Testimonies

  • Name (first name or anonymous)
  • General location
  • Testimony content
  • Optional contact information

Contact Us

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Subject and message content
  • Any information you choose to include

Make Donations

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Billing address
  • Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment processors)

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity:

Device and Usage Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website
  • Click and navigation patterns
  • Date and time of visits

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • Cookies (small text files stored on your device)
  • Web beacons and pixels
  • Local storage
  • Analytics data

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

  • Social media platforms (if you connect accounts)
  • Payment processors (transaction confirmations)
  • Analytics providers
  • Ministry partners (with your consent)

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Service Provision and Improvement

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our website and services
  • Process your requests and transactions
  • Send requested devotionals, Bible reading plans, and resources
  • Respond to your questions, comments, and support requests
  • Personalize your experience and content recommendations
  • Develop new features and resources

Communication

  • Send administrative information and service updates
  • Deliver newsletters and devotional content you’ve subscribed to
  • Send prayer request updates and confirmations
  • Share testimonies and ministry updates (with permission)
  • Respond to your inquiries and requests

Prayer Ministry

  • Forward prayer requests to our prayer team
  • Follow up on prayer requests as appropriate
  • Share answered prayer testimonies (with permission only)
  • Provide ongoing prayer support

Analytics and Performance

  • Analyze website usage and trends
  • Monitor and improve website performance
  • Understand user preferences and behavior
  • Optimize content and user experience
  • Generate statistical reports (anonymized data)
  • Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Respond to legal requests and prevent harm
  • Protect our rights and property

Ministry Development

  • Understand ministry impact and effectiveness
  • Inform resource development decisions
  • Identify areas for improvement
  • Support fundraising and partnership efforts (anonymized data)

For users in the European Union and other jurisdictions with similar data protection laws, we process your personal information based on:

  • Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes (e.g., newsletter subscriptions, prayer requests)
  • Contract Performance: Processing is necessary to fulfill our services to you
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in operating and improving our ministry, provided these interests don’t override your rights
  • Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with legal requirements

How We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

  • Website hosting and maintenance
  • Email delivery services
  • Payment processing
  • Analytics and performance monitoring
  • Customer support tools
  • Cloud storage services

These providers:

  • Are contractually obligated to protect your information
  • May only use your information to provide services to us
  • Must comply with data protection standards

Prayer Team

  • Prayer requests are shared with our vetted prayer team members
  • All prayer team members are bound by confidentiality
  • Personal identifying information is shared only as necessary
  • You can request anonymous prayer

Ministry Partners

  • With your explicit consent, we may share information with partner ministries
  • Only when relevant to services you’ve requested
  • Partners must adhere to similar privacy standards

We may disclose your information when required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal process, court orders, or government requests
  • Enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements
  • Protect the rights, property, or safety of TheWordOfGod365.com, our users, or others
  • Prevent fraud or security threats
  • Respond to emergencies

Business Transfers

If TheWordOfGod365.com is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

We may share information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide and improve our services.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

  • Required for website functionality
  • Enable navigation and access to secure areas
  • Remember your login status
  • Cannot be disabled without affecting website function

Performance Cookies

  • Collect anonymous information about website usage
  • Help us understand how visitors interact with our site
  • Allow us to improve website performance
  • Aggregate and anonymous data only

Functionality Cookies

  • Remember your preferences and choices
  • Personalize content and recommendations
  • Enhance user experience
  • May collect personal information you’ve provided

Analytics Cookies

  • Help us analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Provide insights for improving content and features
  • Track conversion and goal completion
  • May use third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Block all cookies
  • Accept only certain cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Receive notifications when cookies are set

Note: Disabling cookies may limit website functionality and user experience.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use:

  • Google Analytics (analytics and reporting)
  • Social media platforms (sharing buttons)
  • Payment processors (secure transactions)
  • Email service providers (newsletter delivery)

These services have their own privacy policies governing cookie use.

Your Privacy Rights

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

Right to Access

  • Request copies of your personal information
  • Receive information about how we process your data
  • Obtain data in a structured, commonly used format

Right to Rectification

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information
  • Update your account information at any time
  • Request we update records we maintain

Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”)

  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • We will comply unless we have legal grounds to retain data
  • Some information may be retained for legal compliance

Right to Restrict Processing

  • Limit how we use your personal information
  • Object to processing for specific purposes
  • Request temporary suspension of processing

Right to Data Portability

  • Receive your personal data in a portable format
  • Transfer your data to another service provider
  • Applies to data processed based on consent or contract

Right to Object

  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Opt out of direct marketing at any time
  • Object to automated decision-making
  • Withdraw consent for any processing based on consent
  • Does not affect lawfulness of processing before withdrawal
  • May limit services we can provide

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: Email: admin@thewordofgod365.com

We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

Security Measures

  • Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
  • Encryption of sensitive data at rest
  • Secure hosting infrastructure
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Employee training on data protection
  • Incident response procedures

Payment Security

  • We do not store credit card information
  • Payment processing handled by PCI DSS compliant providers
  • Secure payment gateway encryption
  • Fraud detection and prevention

Limitations

While we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but remain committed to protecting your information.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy:

Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after closure (unless earlier deletion requested)

Prayer Requests: Retained for ministry purposes unless deletion requested; may be anonymized for testimony use with permission

Testimonies: Retained indefinitely for ministry purposes unless removal requested

Email Subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe

Analytics Data: Typically retained for 26 months, then deleted or anonymized

Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer if required by law

You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting admin@thewordofgod365.com

Children’s Privacy

TheWordOfGod365.com is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age without parental consent.

If you are under 13, please do not provide any personal information on our website without parent or guardian permission.

If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete that information promptly.

Parents who believe their child has provided information without consent should contact us at admin@thewordofgod365.com

International Data Transfers

TheWordOfGod365.com operates globally and may transfer your information to countries outside your residence, including countries that may not have data protection laws equivalent to your jurisdiction.

When we transfer data internationally:

  • We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place
  • We comply with applicable data protection laws
  • We use standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities
  • We implement security measures for data protection

By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information as described.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources not operated by TheWordOfGod365.com.

Please note:

  • We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices
  • This Privacy Policy does not apply to external sites
  • We encourage you to review privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit
  • Links do not imply endorsement of third-party privacy practices

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to Know

  • Categories of personal information collected
  • Sources of personal information
  • Business purposes for collecting information
  • Categories of third parties with whom we share information

Right to Delete

Request deletion of personal information we have collected

Right to Opt-Out

Opt out of the “sale” of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)

Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights

How to Exercise CCPA Rights

Contact us at: admin@thewordofgod365.com

We will verify your identity before processing requests and respond within 45 days.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:

  • Changes in our practices
  • Legal, regulatory, or operational requirements
  • New features or services
  • User feedback

When We Update:

  • We will post the new Privacy Policy on this page
  • We will update the “Last Updated” date
  • Significant changes will be communicated via email or website notice
  • Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: admin@thewordofgod365.com

General Inquiries:admin@thewordofgod365.com

Mailing Address: TheWordOfGod365.com [Ministry Address] [City, State ZIP] [Country]

Data Protection Officer: [If applicable, provide contact information]

We will respond to your privacy inquiries within 30 days.

Complaints

If you believe we have not addressed your privacy concerns adequately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority:

For EU Residents: Contact your local Data Protection Authority

For UK Residents: Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

For California Residents: California Attorney General’s Office

We encourage you to contact us first so we can address your concerns directly.

Summary of Key Points

Information Collection: We collect information you provide, automatically collected data, and some third-party information.

Use of Information: We use information to provide services, communicate with you, improve our ministry, and comply with legal obligations.

Information Sharing: We don’t sell your information. We share only with service providers, prayer team, and as legally required.

Your Rights: You have rights to access, correct, delete, and control your personal information.

Security: We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information.

Cookies: We use cookies for functionality, performance, and analytics. You can manage cookie preferences.

Contact: Reach out to admin@thewordofgod365.comwith any questions or concerns.

Thank you for trusting TheWordOfGod365.com with your information. We are committed to honoring that trust through responsible data practices and transparent privacy policies.

“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them.” – Matthew 7:12a