Privacy Policy | Beth Elohim Ministries

1. Overview

This Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about visitors, supporters, and customers of Nazarene Hebrews, a ministry of Beth Elohim Ministries (“we,” “us”).

Contact: bethelohimadmin@gmail.com

2. Data we collect

You provide

Contact details (e.g., name, email) when you subscribe, contact us, or request support.
Order and donation details (amounts, items, billing/shipping information).
Community interactions (e.g., questions, prayer requests, fellowship sign-ups).

Collected automatically

Device/usage data: IP address, device and browser type, general location, pages viewed, timestamps.
Cookies or similar technologies for core functionality and analytics.

From third parties

Payment processors: payment confirmations and limited transaction metadata (no full card numbers).
Analytics/embedded services (e.g., social platforms) which may set their own cookies under their policies.

3. How we use data

Provide, maintain, and improve the Site, resources, study tools, and Store.
Process donations and orders; send confirmations, receipts, shipping updates, and provide support.
Send newsletters and updates about resources, events, and community opportunities (you can unsubscribe any time).
Personalise content and measure engagement.
Maintain security, prevent fraud/misuse, and comply with legal obligations.

4. Lawful bases for processing (UK/EEA)

Performance of a contract (orders and donations).
Legitimate interests (site security, improvement, community engagement). We balance these interests against your rights and freedoms.
Consent (e.g., newsletters and certain cookies where required). You may withdraw consent at any time.
Legal obligation (e.g., tax and transaction records).

Service providers: hosting, email delivery, payments, analytics, order fulfillment.
Ministry/community partners: when necessary to coordinate events, fellowships, missions, or outreach.
Legal/safety: to comply with law, enforce our policies, or protect rights, safety, and property.

We do not sell your personal information.

6. Cookies and similar technologies

We use necessary cookies for core functionality and may use analytics or preference cookies to understand usage and improve experience. Where required, we will request consent. You can manage cookies in your browser settings; disabling some cookies may affect functionality.

7. Data retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described, e.g., transaction records for tax/audit requirements; account or newsletter data until you unsubscribe or request deletion, unless a longer period is required or allowed by law.

8. Your choices and rights

You may unsubscribe from emails via the link in our messages or by contacting us. You may request access to, correction or deletion of your personal data, or restriction of processing; object to certain processing; and request data portability where applicable. To exercise rights, contact joinbethelohim@gmail.com. We may need to verify your identity.

9. International transfers

Your data may be processed in countries with different data protection laws. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards (e.g., UK/EU Standard Contractual Clauses).

10. Children’s privacy

We serve families, but do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent from a parent/guardian. If you believe a child provided personal data without consent, contact us to request deletion.

11. Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the nature of the information processed. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Our Site links to and embeds third-party services (e.g., social media, affiliated resources). Their data practices are governed by their own policies, which we encourage you to review.

13. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy periodically. If changes materially affect your rights, we’ll take reasonable steps to notify you. The “Last updated” date above reflects the latest revision.

14. Contact

Email: bethelohimadmin@gmail.com

Controller. Beth Elohim Ministries is the controller of personal data processed via the Site.

Contact and complaints. Contact us first at joinbethelohim@gmail.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. In the UK, this is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Data subject rights. Access, rectification, erasure (“right to be forgotten”), restriction, objection (including to direct marketing), and portability. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time.

International transfers. We use appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses and, where applicable, the UK Addendum/IDTA. Copies of safeguards can be requested via our contact email.

US state privacy notices (CCPA/CPRA, CPA, CTDPA, VCDPA, etc.)

These disclosures apply to US residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws and supplement the main Policy.

Categories collected. Identifiers (e.g., name, email), commercial information (donations/orders), internet activity (usage analytics), and geolocation (approximate, from IP). Sensitive data is not sought; if provided (e.g., prayer requests), we process it only for the purpose provided.

Purposes. See “How we use data” above.

Sale/sharing and targeted advertising. We do not sell personal information. We do not “share” for cross-context behavioral advertising as defined by CPRA. If we ever engage in targeted advertising or profiling covered by state laws, we will provide required choices.

Retention. See “Data retention” above.

Your state rights. Right to know/access, correction, deletion; right to opt out of sale/sharing/targeted advertising (if applicable); and right to appeal a denial (where provided by law). Submit requests to joinbethelohim@gmail.com. We will verify your request and respond within statutory timelines.

Authorized agents. If you use an authorized agent, we may require proof of authorization and your verification.