PRIVACY POLICY

THE WINDY CHURCH
Last Updated: August 20, 2026

THE WINDY CHURCH respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how THE WINDY CHURCH (“we,” “us,” or “our”) may collect, use, protect, and share information when you visit our website, communicate with us, submit a prayer request, participate in our online community, make a purchase or contribution, or otherwise interact with our website and services.

By using this website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We May Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including your name, email address, telephone number, mailing information, prayer requests, messages, purchase information, contribution or donation information, and other information you choose to provide through forms or communications on our website.

Our website or service providers may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, approximate location derived from your IP address, pages visited, referring website, and information collected through cookies or similar technologies.

Prayer Requests and Ministry Communications

When you submit a prayer request or communicate with THE WINDY CHURCH for spiritual or ministry purposes, you may choose to provide personal information.

We encourage visitors not to include highly sensitive personal information unless it is necessary.

We will use information submitted through prayer requests primarily for responding to the request, providing requested ministry communications, administering our services, and other purposes reasonably connected with the request.

Please understand that information submitted through an ordinary website or email should not be considered an emergency communication service.

How We Use Information

We may use information we collect to operate and maintain our website; respond to inquiries and prayer requests; provide requested communications; process purchases, contributions, or other transactions; deliver products or digital materials; improve our website and services; understand website usage; prevent fraud or misuse; maintain website security; comply with applicable legal obligations; and otherwise administer the activities of THE WINDY CHURCH.

We do not sell your personal information for money.

Online Store and Payments

THE WINDY CHURCH may offer books, educational materials, digital products, or other items through its website.

Payments may be processed by third-party payment providers. Depending on the payment system used, payment information may be collected and processed directly by the payment provider rather than stored by THE WINDY CHURCH.

Those providers may maintain their own privacy policies and terms governing their handling of information.

Contributions and Donations

If our website permits contributions or donations, information necessary to process the transaction may be provided to payment processors or other service providers involved in completing the transaction.

THE WINDY CHURCH will use contribution-related information for appropriate administrative, recordkeeping, communication, and legal purposes.

Email and Communications

If you voluntarily subscribe to newsletters, updates, or other communications, we may use the information you provide to send those communications.

Where applicable, you may unsubscribe from promotional or general email communications by using the unsubscribe option provided in the message or by contacting us.

We may still send communications reasonably necessary to complete transactions or respond to requests you initiate.

Cookies and Website Technologies

Our website and third-party service providers may use cookies and similar technologies to operate website features, remember preferences, understand website activity, improve performance, maintain security, and provide relevant functionality.

Your browser may allow you to block or delete cookies. Disabling certain cookies may affect the operation of some website features.

Third-Party Service Providers

We may use third-party companies or service providers to assist with website hosting, payment processing, e-commerce, analytics, communications, security, or other operational functions.

These providers may process information as necessary to perform services on our behalf or according to their own applicable terms and privacy policies.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties.

THE WINDY CHURCH does not control the privacy practices of independent third-party websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of websites they visit after leaving our site.

Children’s Privacy

THE WINDY CHURCH may provide faith-based and family-oriented resources that are appropriate for families and children. However, our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without appropriate parental or legal guardian involvement or as otherwise permitted by applicable law.

If a parent or legal guardian believes that a child has provided personal information to us improperly, please contact us so that we can review the matter and take appropriate action.

Information Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures intended to help protect personal information under our control from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse.

However, no website, electronic communication, or method of Internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Retention of Information

We may retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including providing requested services, maintaining appropriate records, resolving disputes, protecting our website and users, and complying with applicable legal obligations.

Your Privacy Choices and Rights

Depending upon where you live and applicable law, you may have certain rights concerning your personal information, which may include requesting access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information.

You may contact us regarding a privacy request using the contact information below.

We may need to verify a request before taking action and may retain information where permitted or required by law.

International Visitors

THE WINDY CHURCH welcomes visitors from different communities and countries. If you access our website from outside the United States, please understand that information may be processed or stored in the United States or other locations where our website and service providers operate.

Privacy protections and laws may differ between jurisdictions.

Legal Requirements and Protection

We may preserve, use, or disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, legal process, or lawful governmental requests; protect the rights and security of THE WINDY CHURCH, our visitors, or others; investigate suspected fraud or misuse; enforce applicable website terms; or protect the operation and security of our services.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website, services, technology, practices, or applicable requirements.

When appropriate, the revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Visitors are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to submit a privacy-related request, please contact:

THE WINDY CHURCH
Email: contact@thewindychurch.org
Website: windychurch.com