1. Who We Are

This website, Abide Ministries Podcast (https://abideministries.squarespace.com), is operated by Abide Ministries. Our mission is to provide podcast content, resources, and ministry opportunities for those seeking to grow in their faith.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect personal information when you:
- Subscribe to our email list
- Fill out a contact form
- Make a donation
- Purchase merch
- Interact with our website through cookies or analytics tools

Information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address (if ordering physical products)
- Payment information (processed securely through Stripe, PayPal, or other processors — we do not store payment details)
- IP address and browser information (for analytics)

3. How We Use Your Information

- To process donations and transactions
- To communicate updates, devotionals, podcast releases, and ministry information
- To respond to messages or prayer requests
- To improve the website experience (via analytics)
- To fulfill and ship merch orders

4. How We Protect Your Information

Our site is hosted on Squarespace, which uses secure encryption (SSL). Payment processing is handled by secure third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services for:
- Payment processing (Stripe, PayPal)
- Email marketing (Squarespace Email Campaigns, Mailchimp)
- Analytics (Google Analytics, Squarespace Analytics)

These services may collect information as necessary to provide their functionality.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to:
- Understand user behavior through analytics
- Maintain secure sessions for forms and logins
- Improve user experience

By using this website, you consent to the use of cookies.

7. Your Rights

You can request to:
- View, update, or delete your personal data
- Unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link provided in each email
- Contact us regarding privacy concerns at: wilsonk201172@gmail.com

8. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

9. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:
Abide Ministries
Email: wilsonk201172@gmail.com
Website: https://abideministries.squarespace.com