PRIVACY POLICY

Southgate Keeper Ministries International

Effective Date: December 1, 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy explains how Southgate Keeper Ministries International (“the Church,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, protects, and manages the information you provide when you use our website: southgatekeeper.org (“the Site”).

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect the following types of information:

2.1 Personal Information

Information you provide directly through forms, including:

- Name

- Email address

- Phone number

- Address

- Prayer requests

- Event registration details

- Volunteer information

- Giving or donation details (excluding full payment card numbers)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use the Site, certain data may be collected automatically, including:

- IP address

- Browser type

- Device type

- Pages visited

- Time and date of visit

- Referring website

2.3 Giving Information

Online giving is processed through trusted third-party processors: Square, PayPal, and Zelle.

We do NOT store your full credit card or financial account information.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use your information for the following purposes:

- To process online giving and donations

- To respond to prayer requests

- To register you for events

- To communicate important updates or changes

- To contact you regarding volunteer involvement

- To send church newsletters or ministry communications (if you subscribe)

- To improve the functionality and security of the Site

- To comply with legal and ministry requirements

4. HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data.

However, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

By using our Site, you acknowledge this risk.

We do NOT:

- Sell your information

- Rent your information

- Trade your information

5. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION

We may share your information only in the following situations:

5.1 Ministry Purposes

Limited information may be shared with trusted ministry leaders to:

- Respond to prayer requests

- Coordinate volunteer activities

- Manage event registrations

5.2 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share the minimum necessary data with:

- Square (online giving)

- PayPal (online giving)

- Zelle (manual giving)

- Google Maps (location services)

- YouTube (video content)

- Facebook and Instagram (embedded content)

- Email or newsletter platforms (if subscribed)

These services operate under their own privacy policies.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by:

- Law

- Court order

- Government request

- Protection of church rights or property

6. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

The Site may use cookies or similar technologies to:

- Improve site performance

- Analyze visitor behavior

- Enhance user experience

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies.

7. EVENT REGISTRATION INFORMATION

When registering for events, we collect information needed to confirm your registration and communicate event updates.

Event details may change, and you may receive notifications as needed.

8. PRAYER REQUESTS

Prayer requests submitted through the Site are reviewed by ministry leaders.

These requests are NOT legally confidential.

Please avoid submitting sensitive personal, medical, or legal information.

9. VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

Volunteer submissions are used to determine ministry involvement.

The Church may approve or deny applications at its discretion.

10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

The Site is not intended for children under 13 without parental supervision.

If a child submits information, parents may contact us to request removal.

11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

The Site may contain links to external websites (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Google Maps, payment processors, etc.).

We are not responsible for:

- Content on external websites

- Their privacy practices

- Their security policies

Use these sites at your own discretion.

12. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

- Request access to your information

- Request corrections

- Request deletion (where legally permitted)

- Opt out of newsletters or email updates

To request any of the above, contact us using the information below.

13. DATA RETENTION

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

- Fulfill ministry purposes

- Maintain giving records

- Comply with legal obligations

14. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the Site indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

15. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us:

Southgate Keeper Ministries International

6780 Pembroke Road

Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33024

United States

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 754-327-5237