Your Privacy Matters to Us
MinistryPlace is built for small and rural churches. We know trust is not given lightly, especially when it comes to personal information. This policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it.
What We Collect
When you create an account, make a purchase, or contact us, we may collect:
- Your name and email address
- Billing and shipping information for purchases
- Your church name and role (if you provide it)
- Technical information such as your browser type, IP address, and how you use our site
Why We Collect It
We use your information to:
- Process orders and deliver digital products you have purchased
- Respond to your questions and support requests
- Send you information about your account or transactions
- Improve our site and the resources we offer
- Comply with legal obligations
What We Do Not Do
We do not sell your personal information to anyone. We do not share your data with third parties for their own marketing purposes. We do not use your information for advertising targeting.
How We Protect Your Information
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including SSL encryption for all transactions and secure storage for account credentials. Access to personal information is limited to those who need it to operate the site and fulfill orders.
Third-Party Services
We use certain third-party services to operate this site:
- Payment processing: When you make a purchase, your payment information is processed by our payment processor. We do not store your full credit card number on our servers.
- Email delivery: We use email service providers to deliver transactional emails (order confirmations, account notifications) and, if you opt in, occasional updates about new resources.
- Analytics: We use privacy-respecting analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This data is aggregated and not used to identify individual users.
Cookies
Our site uses cookies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and process items in your shopping cart. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the site may not work properly without them.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Opt out of non-essential email communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us through the form on our Contact page.
Children’s Privacy
MinistryPlace is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out through our Contact page. We read every message.
Last updated: June 2026