Effective Date: October 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Lead The Church (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a nonprofit Christian ministry committed to serving and equipping Christian leaders. Protecting your privacy is an important part of our mission.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information through our website, online donations, newsletters, and other ministry-related communications. By using our website or providing your information, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information in the following ways:

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter or communications
• Register for an event, course, or resource
• Make a donation or pledge
• Fill out a form, submit a prayer request, or contact us

You may provide personal information such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Mailing address
• Phone number
• Payment details (for donations)
• Church affiliation or leadership role (optional)

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Your IP address and general geographic location
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited, time on site, and referral source
• This helps us analyze site performance and improve our content and ministry outreach.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Communicate ministry news, events, and updates
• Process and acknowledge donations and send tax receipts
• Respond to inquiries, prayer requests, or messages
• Improve website functionality and content
• Comply with applicable U.S. nonprofit recordkeeping and reporting requirements

We do not sell, rent, or exchange your personal information with any other organization for commercial purposes.

4. Donor Privacy Policy

Lead The Church respects the privacy of all donors and adheres to the Donor Bill of Rights developed by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).

Specifically:

• Donor information (personal or financial) will never be shared outside the organization without consent, except as required by law.
• Donation records are stored securely and retained only as long as necessary for financial and IRS reporting.
• Donors may choose to give anonymously.
• Donors may opt out of future communications at any time.

Online donations are processed through secure, PCI DSS–compliant payment processors. We do not store your full payment information.

5. Email and Communication Preferences

By subscribing or providing your contact information, you may receive ministry updates, newsletters, or invitations. You can unsubscribe or update your preferences at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly.

We comply fully with the CAN-SPAM Act and honor all opt-out requests promptly.

6. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Improve user experience and site performance
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze anonymous traffic patterns

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly as a result.

7. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

All electronic and paper records containing personal or financial information are stored in secure environments. We follow reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure.

8. International Visitors (GDPR Notice)

Although Lead The Church operates within the United States, visitors from the European Union or other regions may have additional rights under data protection laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you reside outside the U.S., you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us directly.

9. Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may include links to other sites or use third-party tools (such as email or payment processors). These third parties operate independently and have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies before sharing personal information.

10. Children’s Privacy

Lead The Church’s website and ministry content are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If such data is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.

11. Your Rights and Choices

You may request to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data
• Opt out of future communications
• Receive a copy of your donation records

Please contact us using the information below to exercise these rights.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our ministry, legal obligations, or best practices. The updated date at the top of this page will indicate the latest revision. Continued use of our site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Lead The Church Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: Lead the Church, 1283 Coolidge Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230
Website: https://leadthechurch.org