Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: 11/11/2025

1. Introduction
Cory Zollo Ministries (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (https://www.coryzolloministries.com) or engage with our ministry through donations, contact forms, prayer requests, or event registrations.

By using our website or providing personal information to us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information You Provide

  • Contact information such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

  • Donation details necessary to process your financial contributions (handled securely through our payment processors).

  • Event registration information such as participant names, email addresses, and preferences.

  • Messages, prayer requests, or other content you voluntarily provide through forms or communication channels.

b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs. We may use cookies and analytics tools provided through Squarespace to improve your experience and understand website usage.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To operate, maintain, and improve our website and ministry services.

  • To process donations and send donation confirmations or receipts.

  • To communicate with you about events, updates, and ministry activities.

  • To respond to your inquiries and prayer requests.

  • To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity.

4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • With service providers that assist us in operating our website, processing payments, managing communications, or providing ministry services (for example, Squarespace, PayPal, Venmo, Cash App).

  • With social media and video platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook when you interact with our content on those sites. Your use of those services is governed by their own privacy policies.

  • When required by law, or when necessary to protect our legal rights and the safety of others.

All third-party partners are expected to maintain reasonable data protection measures.

5. Payment Processing
We use Squarespace’s integrated payment system to securely process credit and debit card donations. Squarespace may use third-party payment processors such as Stripe, PayPal, or Square to complete transactions. We do not store or have access to your full payment information.

If you choose to donate using PayPal, Venmo, or Cash App, your transaction is governed by the privacy policy of that service provider. We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand how they handle your data.

Please note: Cory Zollo Ministries is not a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are not tax-deductible. All contributions are used to support the ministry’s outreach and activities.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze website traffic. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some parts of the website may not function properly if you do.

7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.

8. Security of Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to or a copy of your personal information.

  • Request correction or deletion of your information.

  • Withdraw consent for certain processing activities.

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address provided below.

9a. International Data Protection Rights (GDPR and Other Jurisdictions)
If you are located outside the United States, including in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Canada, you have certain rights regarding your personal information under applicable data protection laws.

These rights may include:

  • The right to access, correct, or delete your personal data.

  • The right to restrict or object to our processing of your personal data.

  • The right to withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.

  • The right to data portability.

We process personal information for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy based on your consent, our legitimate ministry interests, or to comply with legal obligations.

Your information may be transferred to and stored in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those of your home country. By providing your information, you consent to this transfer and processing.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at https://www.coryzolloministries.com/contact.

10. Children’s Privacy
Our website and ministry services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

11. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our website after changes are made indicates your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or need assistance regarding your personal information, please contact us through our secure online form at:

https://www.coryzolloministries.com/contact

We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.