Privacy Policy

FPN Ministries ("we", "us", or "our") is a Christian ministry committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store,
and protect your personal information in accordance with:​

 

• The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and

• The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

This policy applies when you engage with us through our website www.fpnministries.org by
signing up for newsletters, participating in Bible studies, submitting prayer requests or
testimonies, volunteering, or communicating with us in other ways.

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1. What Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information when you interact with our ministry:

a) Information You Provide

 

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number (optional)

• Mailing address (optional)

• Prayer requests or testimonies (may include sensitive religious or personal information)

• Volunteer information (e.g., availability, skills)

• Newsletter preferences

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Important: By submitting a prayer request or testimony that includes personal or sensitive
information, you consent to our use of that information for its intended purpose.

b) Information Collected Automatically

 

• IP address

• Browser and device information

• Website usage (e.g., pages visited, time spent on site)

• Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 7)

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We do not collect sensitive personal information unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g., in a prayer request).

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information only for the ministry-related purposes for which it was
collected, including:

• Communicating with you about ministry events, Bible studies, and prayer support

• Coordinating volunteer opportunities and schedules

• Sending newsletters, devotionals, and announcements

• Improving our programs and spiritual outreach

• Sharing testimonies or images, only with your explicit consent

• Complying with legal obligations, if required by law

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We do not sell or share your personal information for commercial purposes.

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3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the European Union or European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal
data on one of the following legal grounds:

• Consent – For newsletters, testimonies, prayer requests, cookies, etc.

• Legitimate interests – For ministry communication and operations (when not overridden by your rights)

• Legal obligation – If required by EU or member state law

• Contractual necessity – When you participate in ministry programs or volunteer

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You may withdraw your consent at any time.

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4. Your Rights

For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR):
You have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information

• Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")

• Restrict or object to how your data is processed

• Receive your data in a portable format

• Withdraw your consent at any time

• Lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA)

For California Residents (CCPA/CPRA):

You have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect and why

• Request access to your data

• Request correction or deletion

• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell/share)

• Limit the use of sensitive personal information (not applicable here)

• Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

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To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the information in Section 9.

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5. How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal
data, including:

• Secure HTTPS encryption

• Access control and authentication

• Regular system updates and monitoring

• Data minimization and secure storage practices

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While we take strong precautions, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

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6. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy, or
as required by applicable law. This includes:

• Contact information for ongoing communication

• Prayer requests and testimonies (retained or anonymized based on your consent)

• Volunteer information for coordination and records

• Archived emails or records for accountability or legal compliance (as needed)

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You may request deletion of your data at any time.

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7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies only for the following purposes:

• To ensure basic site functionality (essential cookies)

• To understand visitor behavior and improve our ministry outreach (analytics cookies – only with consent)

You can manage your cookie preferences through our [Cookie Policy] page or your browser
settings.

We do not use advertising or marketing cookies, and we do not sell cookie data to third parties.

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8. International Data Transfers

If you are located in the EU/EEA and your data is transferred outside the EU (e.g., to the U.S.), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), or

• Transfers to countries with an EU adequacy decision, or

• Your explicit, informed consent

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9. How to Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Privacy Officer
Faith Plus Nothing Ministries
P.O. Box 13041, Chesapeake, VA 23325
Email: privacy@fpnministries.org
Phone: (757) 632-3889

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10. Regulatory Contact Information

EU Residents:
You may contact your local Data Protection Authority (DPA) if you believe your rights have
been violated.

California Residents:

Visit the California Attorney General’s website:
https://oag.ca.gov/privacy/ccpa

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11. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal
obligations. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. For
significant changes, we may also notify you via email or on our website.

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