Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 20, 2025

At Ascent Ministries, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, interact with our content, or participate in our events and activities.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information You Provide

When you interact with our website, sign up for newsletters, register for events, make donations, or contact us, we may collect:

• Name

• Email address

• Mailing address

• Phone number

• Payment or donation details (processed securely through third-party services)

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, our system may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type and device information

• Pages visited and time spent on the site

• Referring website or link

This information helps us improve website performance and better serve our visitors.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process donations and event registrations

• Communicate with you about upcoming events, news, and updates

• Send newsletters or devotional content (if you’ve subscribed)

• Improve our website, ministry programs, and outreach efforts

• Respond to your questions, prayer requests, or contact submissions

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to anyone.

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3. Donations and Payment Information

All financial transactions, including donations, are processed through secure third-party payment processors (such as PayPal, Stripe, or similar). Ascent Ministries does not store or have access to your full payment information.

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4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use “cookies” to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us analyze site traffic, remember your preferences, and improve usability. You may disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer not to share this information.

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5. Data Protection and Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information against loss, theft, and unauthorized access. While we do our best to protect your information, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

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6. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or event updates, you may occasionally receive emails from us. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of the email or contacting us directly.

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7. Sharing of Information

We only share your information in the following limited cases:

• With trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email services) to help us operate our ministry

• When required by law or to protect our legal rights

• With your consent

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8. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites (such as podcast platforms or church partners). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their individual privacy policies.

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9. Children’s Privacy

Ascent Ministries does not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years old. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

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10. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you

• Request corrections or deletion of your information

• Withdraw consent for communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

📧 ascentministries@outlook.com

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11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date.

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12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Ascent Ministries

Cleveland, Tennessee

📧 ascentministries@outlook.com

🌐 www.ascentministry.com