JOSHUA GILES
PRIVACY STATEMENT

Joshua Giles Ministries (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy,

confidentiality, and security of personal information entrusted to us by visitors, partners,

and supporters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and

safeguard your information in accordance with applicable laws and best practices.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information through various interactions with our ministry,

including when you:

Visit or interact with our website
Register for events, conferences, or services
Subscribe to newsletters, text messages, or ministry updates
Make donations or purchases
Submit prayer requests or contact us for support or inquiries
Types of Information Collected

The personal information we collect may include:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Payment and transaction information
Any additional information voluntarily provided by you

We may also collect limited technical data such as IP address, browser type, and

website usage data to improve user experience.

2. Purpose of Data Collection and Use

We use collected information for legitimate ministry and operational purposes, including:

Communicating updates, events, and ministry announcements
Processing donations, transactions, and issuing contribution records
Responding to inquiries, prayer requests, and support needs
Enhancing ministry services, outreach efforts, and user experience●
Maintaining internal administrative and financial records
Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. Financial Information and Payment Security

All financial transactions are processed through secure, industry-standard payment

processors. Sensitive financial data is encrypted and handled in accordance with

applicable security protocols.

Joshua Giles Ministries does not store full payment card details and only accesses

transaction information as necessary to complete and document financial activities.

4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Service Providers

We may engage trusted third-party service providers to support ministry operations,

including:

Payment processing platforms
Email and communication services
Event registration systems
Website hosting and analytics providers These third parties are
contractually obligated to:
Maintain the confidentiality of your information
Use data solely for authorized purposes
Implement appropriate security safeguards

We may also disclose information if required to do so by law or to protect the rights,

safety, and integrity of the ministry.

5. Communication Preferences and Opt-Out Rights

You have the right to control how we communicate with you. You may opt out of

receiving communications at any time by:

● Selecting the “unsubscribe” option for text or email communications

● Requesting removal via email

● Contacting us directly at (763) 299-5899

We will process all opt-out requests promptly in accordance with applicable laws.

6. Data Security Measures

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed

to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

While we strive to protect your information, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

Users share information at their own discretion.

7. Cookies and Website Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Enhance user experience

Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
Improve website functionality and content

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that

disabling cookies may impact certain features of the website.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

● Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy

● Comply with legal, financial, and reporting obligations

● Maintain accurate ministry records

When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Children’s Privacy

Joshua Giles Ministries does not knowingly collect personal information from children

under the age of 18 without verifiable parental consent. If we become aware that such

information has been collected unintentionally, we will take appropriate steps to delete it

promptly.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

● Request access to your personal data

● Request correction of inaccurate information

● Request deletion of your personal data

● Restrict or object to certain data processing activities

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be

posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of our services

constitutes acceptance of any changes.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how

your information is handled, please contact us:

Joshua Giles Ministries

1650 West End Blvd. Suite 100 St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55416

Phone: (763) 299-5899Absolutely.

13. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Request access to your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal data
Restrict or object to certain data processing activities

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

14. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted

on this page with a revised “Effective Date” or “Last Updated” date.

Any changes will apply from the date the revised Privacy Policy is posted, unless otherwise

required by applicable law.

15. RELEASE, INDEMNIFICATION, COVENANT NOT TO SUE, AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER

Agreement by Participation. By registering for, attending, entering, accessing, or

otherwise participating in the event, program, activity, service, or premises (collectively, the

“Event”), each participant acknowledges that they have read, understood, and voluntarily agree

to the terms of this provision. Participation in the Event constitutes acceptance of these terms to

the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. Release and Hold Harmless. To the fullest extent

permitted by law, each participant releases and agrees to hold harmless the organization, its

affiliated entities, sponsors, venues, contractors, vendors, officers, directors, employees,volunteers, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns (collectively, the “Released

Parties”) from claims, demands, causes of action, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or

expenses arising out of or relating to the participant’s attendance at or participation in the Event,

except to the extent that such release is prohibited by applicable law. Indemnification. To the

fullest extent permitted by applicable law, each participant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold

harmless the Released Parties from claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, losses, costs, and

reasonable attorneys’ fees arising from the participant’s own acts or omissions, violation of

these terms, or violation of the rights of another person in connection with the Event. Covenant

Not to Sue. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, each participant agrees not to

commence, maintain, or pursue any lawsuit, claim, or other legal proceeding against a

Released Party concerning any matter that the participant has validly released or waived under

these terms. Nothing in this provision waives any claim or legal right that cannot lawfully be

waived. Class and Representative Action Waiver. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable

law, each participant agrees that any claim or dispute that is not otherwise released under these

terms must be brought solely in the participant’s individual capacity and not as a plaintiff,

claimant, class member, or representative in any purported class, collective, consolidated,

mass, or representative action. The participant waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any

right to participate in, join, or recover relief through such an action against any Released Party.

Knowing and Voluntary Waiver. BY PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT, THE PARTICIPANT

ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THESE TERMS INCLUDE A RELEASE OF CERTAIN CLAIMS, A

COVENANT NOT TO SUE, AN INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATION, AND A WAIVER OF

PARTICIPATION IN CERTAIN CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDINGS. THE

PARTICIPANT ACCEPTS THESE TERMS VOLUNTARILY AS A CONDITION OF

PARTICIPATION, SUBJECT TO RIGHTS THAT CANNOT LEGALLY BE WAIVED. Severability.

If any portion of this provision is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, that portion shall be

enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law or severed, as appropriate, and the remaining

provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your

information is handled, please contact us: