Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 15, 2026

The Caregiverers, a Christian nonprofit ministry located at 801 Darley Road, Wilmington, DE 19810 (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you visit our website at https://thecaregiverers.org (the “Site”), interact with our services, or engage with our ministry activities. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to support our mission of caring for others through prayer, resources, and community. Types of information include:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and donation details voluntarily provided via contact forms, donation pages, newsletter sign-ups, event registrations, or prayer requests.
• Payment Information: For donations, we use third-party processors and do not store full credit card details on our servers.
• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referral sources collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools.
• Communication Data: Information from emails, comments, or messages you send us. We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., health data, religious beliefs) unless you provide it voluntarily in prayer requests or testimonials, in which case it is used solely for ministry purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Respond to inquiries, prayer requests, and ministry needs.
• Process donations and send thank-you receipts or tax-deductible acknowledgments.
• Send newsletters, updates, event invitations, and devotional content (you can unsubscribe at any time).
• Improve the Site, analyze usage trends, and personalize your experience.
• Comply with legal obligations, such as IRS requirements for nonprofits.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share it only as necessary:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties (e.g., enewsletter service providers, payment processors, hosting providers) who are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or government request.
• Ministry Partners: Anonymized data for aggregated reporting; identifiable data only with your explicit consent (e.g., sharing prayer requests within our prayer team).
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance functionality and track usage. These include:

• Essential cookies for Site operation.
• Analytics cookies (e.g., web analytics software) for performance insights.
• Preference cookies for remembering your settings.
• You can manage cookies via browser settings. Disabling them may limit Site features. We do not use targeted advertising cookies.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including encryption for sensitive data in transit, secure servers, and access controls. However, no online transmission is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn such information has been provided, we will delete it promptly.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights under laws like CCPA/CPRA (California) or GDPR (EU/UK):

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
• Opt out of data sharing or sales (we do not sell data).
• Request data portability.
• To exercise these rights, contact us below. We respond within 45 days (or 90 for complex requests). For California residents: In the past 12 months, we have not sold personal information.
• You can unsubscribe from emails via links in messages or by contacting us. Browser “Do Not Track” signals are honored where feasible.

8. International Users

The Site is hosted in the United States. Information collected may be transferred to and processed in the US, where privacy laws differ from your country. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.

9. Third-Party Links

The Site may link to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in practices or law. Posted changes take effect immediately. Check this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

For questions, requests, or concerns about privacy:

Thank you for supporting our ministry. Your support and trust are great blessings!