Paragon Ministries

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 15, 2026

Paragon Ministries International (501 (c) (3)) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with integrity and care. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Name and surname
  • Email address
  • Phone number

Additionally, we may automatically collect limited non-personal information through cookies and analytics tools, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Send ministry updates, newsletters, and prayer requests
  • Respond to inquiries and communication requests
  • Provide important announcements
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Process donations (if applicable)
  • We only use your information in ways consistent with our nonprofit mission.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience.

Cookies help us:

  • Understand website traffic and usage patterns- Improve site performance
  • Remember user preferences

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site.

4. Payment Processing (if applicable)

  • If you make a donation or payment through our website, your payment information is processed securely by third-party payment processors (such as Stripe, PayPal, or similar platforms).
  • We do not store or have access to your full payment details (such as credit card numbers). These are handled directly by the payment processor in accordance with their privacy and security policies.
  • We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those providers.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information only in the following circumstances:

  • With your consent
  • With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email platforms, hosting services, payment processors) under confidentiality obligations
  • To comply with legal requirements or protect rights and safety
  • In connection with a merger, reorganization, or transfer of assets

We may also share aggregated, non-identifiable data for reporting or ministry insights.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect you personal information.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. By using our website, you acknowledge this inherent risk.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Your Rights and Choices

General Rights - You may:

  • Opt out of receiving communications at any time
  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your information

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

9. GDPR (For Users in the European Economic Area)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

  • The right to access your personal data
  • The right to correct inaccurate data
  • The right to request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • The right to restrict or object to processing
  • The right to data portability

We process your data based on:

  • Your consent
  • Our legitimate interests (such as communicating ministry updates)
  • Legal obligations (if applicable)

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority in your country.

10. CCPA (For California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

  • The right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used
  • The right to request deletion of your personal information
  • The right to request disclosure of information shared with third parties
  • -The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

We do not sell personal information as defined under CCPA.

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: matt@paragonministries.org
Phone: +1 346 559-6484
Mailing Address: 130 Industrial Blvd, Suite #100 | Sugar Land, TX 77478 USA