BUILDING THE KINGDOM OF GOD
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Jordan River Ministries Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 20, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Jordan River Ministries.

Jordan River Ministries ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting our website, participating in ministry activities, attending events, registering for programs, making donations, or communicating with us.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, protect, store, and share personal information, including information collected through our website, online forms, email communications, and SMS text messaging services.

Website: https://jordanriver-ministries.com/jordan-river-ministries-home

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

Full name

Email address

Mobile telephone number

Mailing address

Ministry membership or registration information

Event registrations and participation details

Prayer requests and ministry-related inquiries

Donation and transaction information

Communication preferences and SMS consent records

Information submitted through contact forms, surveys, and registration forms

We may also automatically collect limited technical information when you visit our website, such as IP addresses, browser types, device information, cookies, and website usage data.

3. How We Use Your Information

Jordan River Ministries may use personal information for the following purposes:

Communicating important ministry announcements and updates

Providing information about church services, gatherings, and events

Responding to prayer requests and ministry inquiries

Sending appointment reminders and event confirmations

Providing educational, spiritual growth, and ministry resources

Processing donations, registrations, and transactions

Delivering newsletters and ministry-related communications

Sending promotional messages when appropriate consent has been obtained

Improving our website and ministry services

Maintaining records of communication preferences and consent

Complying with applicable legal obligations

We use information only for legitimate ministry, administrative, operational, and communication purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

4. SMS Text Messaging Privacy Policy

Jordan River Ministries may communicate with individuals through SMS text messages when they have provided the required consent.

SMS communications may include:

Ministry announcements and updates

Worship service reminders

Event invitations and registration confirmations

Appointment reminders

Community outreach announcements

Educational and spiritual growth opportunities

Volunteer coordination and ministry activities

Promotional communications, where separately authorized

SMS Consent

By voluntarily opting in through a Jordan River Ministries website form, registration form, or other approved consent method, you agree to receive text messages corresponding to the communication preferences you have selected.

Consent to receive marketing or promotional SMS messages is optional and is not a condition of making a donation, purchasing goods or services, or participating in ministry activities.

Message Frequency

Message frequency may vary depending on your participation, ministry activities, and selected communication preferences.

Message and data rates may apply.

Opting Out of SMS Communications

You may unsubscribe from SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message received from Jordan River Ministries.

Once your opt-out request is processed, you will receive a confirmation message, and messages from the applicable SMS program will stop unless you provide new consent.

SMS Assistance

For assistance with SMS communications, reply HELP to any message or contact Jordan River Ministries through our website:

https://jordanriver-ministries.com/jordan-river-ministries-home

Mobile Information Sharing

Jordan River Ministries does not sell, rent, or share mobile phone numbers or SMS opt-in information with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties or affiliates for their marketing purposes.

We may share information with authorized service providers solely to facilitate communications and operate our messaging services, subject to appropriate confidentiality and data protection obligations.

These service providers are not permitted to use your mobile information or SMS consent for their own independent marketing activities.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Jordan River Ministries does not sell personal information.

We may disclose limited personal information to trusted service providers when reasonably necessary for:

Website hosting and maintenance

Payment and donation processing

Event registration management

Email and SMS message delivery

Customer and ministry support

Data storage and security

Compliance with applicable laws

Authorized service providers must use the information only for the purposes for which it was provided, subject to applicable contractual and legal obligations.

We may also disclose information when required by law, court order, or other lawful process.

6. Prayer Requests and Sensitive Information

Individuals may voluntarily submit prayer requests, personal concerns, or other sensitive information through our ministry communication channels.

We recognize that such information may be personal or confidential.

Jordan River Ministries will take reasonable measures to handle submitted information respectfully and protect it from unauthorized disclosure.

Unless otherwise disclosed when information is collected, prayer requests and sensitive personal information will not be publicly distributed without appropriate permission.

We encourage individuals not to submit highly sensitive information through unsecured communication channels.

7. Donations and Payment Information

When you make a donation, register for an event, or purchase an eligible service, payment information may be collected and processed by authorized third-party payment providers.

Jordan River Ministries uses appropriate administrative and technical measures to protect financial and transaction-related information.

Payment processing providers may maintain separate privacy policies governing their handling of payment information.

8. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, understand visitor activity, and improve user experiences.

Cookies may collect information such as browser type, pages visited, and general website interaction data.

You may manage cookies through your browser settings and any available website privacy controls.

9. Data Security

Jordan River Ministries takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational precautions to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Although we strive to protect information, no electronic transmission or storage method is completely secure.

10. Data Retention

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

Provide requested ministry services

Maintain ministry and administrative records

Honor communication preferences

Maintain legally required consent documentation

Process donations and registrations

Meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements

Resolve disputes and protect legitimate organizational interests

When information is no longer reasonably necessary, we will securely delete, anonymize, or otherwise appropriately dispose of it, subject to applicable recordkeeping obligations.

11. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Depending on applicable privacy laws, you may have the right to:

Request information about personal data we maintain

Request corrections to inaccurate personal information

Request deletion of eligible personal information

Withdraw consent for optional communications

Opt out of promotional email communications

Unsubscribe from SMS messages by replying STOP

Certain information may need to be retained to comply with applicable laws or legitimate recordkeeping obligations.

To submit a privacy-related request, please contact us through our website.

12. Children's Privacy

Jordan River Ministries recognizes the importance of protecting children's personal information.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 through our website without legally required parental or guardian authorization.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected in violation of applicable children's privacy laws, we will take appropriate steps to address the information.

Parents or legal guardians may contact us regarding privacy concerns involving minors.

13. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, donation platforms, social media services, video streaming platforms, or ministry resources.

These websites and services operate under their own privacy policies and terms.

Jordan River Ministries is not responsible for the privacy practices of independently operated third-party websites.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of external services before providing personal information.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Jordan River Ministries may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our ministry operations, communication practices, technology, or applicable legal requirements.

Updates will be published on our website along with the revised effective date.

Where required by law, additional notice or consent will be provided.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or our SMS messaging practices, please contact:

Jordan River Ministries

Website: https://jordanriver-ministries.com/jordan-river-ministries-home

Email: [Insert official Jordan River Ministries contact email]

You may also use the contact options provided through our website.

Jordan River Ministries is committed to respecting your privacy, protecting your personal information, and maintaining responsible communications with the individuals and communities we serve.