Privacy Policy for Broken Vessel Ministries

Effective Date: 2/5/25

Broken Vessel Ministries ("we," "our," or "us") is a nonprofit charitable organization operating under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. We are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the personal and financial information you provide to us through our website, donations, or communications. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website or donate to our ministry.

By using our website and services, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at nick@brokenvesselministries.org.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit our website or make a donation, we may collect the following types of information:

a) Personal Information:

We collect personal information that you provide to us, such as:

• Name

• Email address

• Mailing address

• Telephone number

• Donation history

b) Financial Information:

If you make a donation, we collect financial information, such as:

• Credit card numbers or other payment information (processed by a third-party payment processor)

• Billing information

c) Non-Personal Information:

We may collect non-personal information about your visit to our website, such as:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Referring/exit pages

• Date and time of visit

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process and acknowledge donations.

• To send periodic updates, including Ministry news and upcoming events.

• To respond to inquiries or requests for information.

• To improve our website and services.

• To comply with legal obligations, including IRS requirements for 501(c)(3) organizations.

We will never sell, trade, or rent your personal or financial information to third parties. Your information will be used solely for the purpose of our ministry and charitable activities.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and are committed to keeping your information confidential. We will not share, sell, or rent your personal or financial information to third parties, except as necessary to:

• Process payments through trusted third-party payment processors.

• Comply with legal obligations or court orders.

• Prevent fraud, security breaches, or to enforce our legal rights.

We may also share your information with service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our charitable activities, but these providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.

4. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect the security of your personal and financial information. This includes using encryption technologies such as Secure Socket Layer (SSL) for transmitting sensitive information (e.g., credit card details) and maintaining secure servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Updates and Communications

By providing us with your email address or other contact information, you consent to receiving occasional updates from us, including Ministry news, upcoming events, and other relevant communications. You can opt-out of these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in each email or by contacting us directly.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, that are not owned or controlled by Broken Vessel Ministries. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing them with any personal information.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 18, we will take steps to delete such information from our records.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or correct your personal information by contacting us directly.

• Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

• Opt-out of receiving marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions or by contacting us.

If you would like to exercise any of these rights or if you have any questions or concerns about your privacy, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes to this Privacy Policy will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our practices, or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Broken Vessel Ministries
725 Greenland Rd.

Union, Mississippi

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Nick@brokenvesselministries.org

601-416-1495

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By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.