Effective Date: January 18, 2025

Faith Works Ministry (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website withfaithcomesworks.org. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and safeguard your information and outlines your rights regarding your data. Currently, Faith Works Ministry operates as a for-profit organization, but we are actively working towards transitioning to nonprofit status. Updates to this policy will reflect any changes in our legal or operational status.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  1. Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address (provided during account creation or order placement).
  2. Payment Information: Payment details necessary to process your orders (e.g., credit card numbers or payment processor data). This information is handled by secure third-party payment processors and not stored on our servers.
  3. Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system (collected through cookies or similar technologies).
  4. Marketing Preferences: Your preferences for receiving marketing communications.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  1. Order Fulfillment: To process and deliver your purchases, including shipping and payment processing.
  2. Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries, requests, or issues.
  3. Marketing and Promotions: To send you newsletters, promotional materials, and updates (with your explicit consent).
  4. Donations and Ministry Activities: If you choose to donate, your information may be used to process and acknowledge your contributions. At this time, donations are not tax-deductible.
  5. Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests by public authorities.
  6. Website Optimization: To analyze website usage and improve functionality.

3. Data Storage and Retention

We store your personal data securely and retain it only for as long as necessary to:

  1. Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
  2. Comply with legal, tax, and accounting requirements.

When your data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your information with:

  1. Service Providers: Payment processors, shipping companies, and email marketing platforms.
  2. Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
  3. Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or transfer of assets.

All third-party service providers are required to handle your data securely and in compliance with applicable laws.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including:

  1. Secure servers and encryption technologies.
  2. Regular security audits and updates.
  3. Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  1. Access: Request access to your personal data.
  2. Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  3. Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations).
  4. Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
  5. Restriction: Request restriction of data processing in certain situations.
  6. Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
  7. Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing based on your explicit consent.

To exercise your rights, contact us at jimmy@brennanproductions.com.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device to:

  1. Remember your preferences.
  2. Analyze website traffic.
  3. Provide tailored content and advertisements.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, refer to our Cookie Policy.

8. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, please note that your data will be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ. We ensure such transfers comply with GDPR by using appropriate safeguards.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

Faith Works Ministry
4100 W Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78749
Email: jimmy@brennanproductions.com

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements, including our transition to nonprofit status. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

By using withfaithcomesworks.org, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Thank you for trusting Faith Works Ministry.