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
SMS/text messaging opt-in and consent 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
Sending SMS/text messages when you have provided the appropriate consent
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. SMS/Text Messaging Privacy and Consent

If you voluntarily opt in to receive SMS/text messages from Joshua Giles Ministries, we may

collect and maintain your mobile telephone number, SMS opt-in status, and information

documenting your consent, including the date, time, method, or source of your opt-in where

applicable.

Your SMS information will be used to provide the text messaging communications for which you

have provided consent, including ministry updates, event information, announcements,

reminders, or other communications described at the time of enrollment.

SMS OPT-IN DATA — NO-SHARING CLAUSE

Joshua Giles Ministries does not sell, rent, lease, or share your mobile telephone

number, SMS/text messaging opt-in data, or SMS consent information with third parties

or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third

parties for marketing or promotional purposes. Your SMS consent is specific to Joshua

Giles Ministries and is not transferable to another organization or third party.

This SMS no-share provision applies specifically to mobile information and SMS opt-in and

consent data and takes precedence over any general information-sharing provision contained in

this Privacy Policy.

We may provide limited information to trusted service providers when necessary to operate and

deliver our SMS messaging program. These providers may include messaging platforms,

telecommunications providers, technology providers, or other vendors that process information

on our behalf. Such providers may use the information only as necessary to provide the

contracted services and may not use your information for their own marketing or promotional

purposes.

We may also disclose information when required by law, legal process, governmental request,

or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, property, safety, or security of Joshua Giles

Ministries, our users, or others

4. SMS Consent Is Not a Condition of Purchase or Donation

Your consent to receive SMS/text messages from Joshua Giles Ministries is not a

condition of purchasing goods or services, making a donation, registering for an event,

or participating in a ministry program.

You may interact with Joshua Giles Ministries, make donations, register for events, and

participate in ministry activities without consenting to receive promotional SMS/text messages.

5. Message Frequency and Message/Data Rates

Message frequency may vary depending on the SMS program or type of communication for

which you have enrolled.

Message and data rates may apply. Your mobile carrier may charge you for text messages or

data according to the terms of your wireless plan.

6. SMS Opt-Out and Communication Preferences

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

communications at any time.

For SMS/text messages:

Reply STOP to any text message from Joshua Giles Ministries to opt out of future SMS communications.
Reply HELP for assistance.

You may also request removal by contacting us directly.

After receiving an SMS opt-out request, we will stop sending SMS communications covered by

that opt-out, except for communications that may be necessary to process the request or as

otherwise permitted by applicable law.

For email communications, you may select the “unsubscribe” option included in the applicable

communication.

You may also request removal from communications by contacting us at (763) 299-5899.

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

7. 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.

8. 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
SMS/text messaging platforms
Event registration systems
Website hosting and analytics providers

These third parties are contractually or otherwise appropriately obligated to:

Maintain the confidentiality of your information
Use data solely for authorized purposes
Implement appropriate security safeguards
Not use personal information for unauthorized marketing or promotional purposes

Notwithstanding the general provisions of this section, SMS/text messaging opt-in data

and consent information are subject to the specific SMS no-sharing provisions in Section

3 of this Privacy Policy.

We may also disclose information if required to do so by law or when reasonably necessary to

protect the rights, safety, and integrity of the ministry.

9. 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 to be 100% secure.

Users share information at their own discretion.

10. 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.

11. Data Retention

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

Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy
Comply with legal, financial, and reporting obligations
Maintain accurate ministry records
Document SMS consent and manage SMS opt-out requests where applicable

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

practicable and appropriate.

12. 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.

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:

Joshua Giles Ministries

1650 West End Blvd., Suite 100

St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55416

Phone: (763) 299-5899

JOSHUA GILES PRIVACY STATEMENT