Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 7, 2025
1. Who We Are
The Lions for Christ, Inc. (“Lions for Christ,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a nonprofit Christian ministry registered in the State of Texas, USA.
Registered office: 1205 FM 504, Lohn, TX 76852, USA
Email: privacy@thelionsforchrist.com
2. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you:
- visit thelionsforchrist.com or any sub-domain;
- listen to or download our podcast;
- read or comment on our blog;
- fill out a contact, prayer-request, or “Join the Pride” form;
- make a donation through Tithe.ly or other processors;
- interact with us on social media platforms that embed on our site.
We respect the strictest laws that may apply to you, including the EU/UK GDPR, California CCPA/CPRA, Virginia VCDPA, Colorado CPA, and similar U.S. state laws. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 (COPPA).
3. What We Collect & Why
| Category | Examples | Purpose | Lawful Basis* | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | Name, email, postal address, IP, device ID | Account set-up, comments, email updates | Consent / Legitimate interest | Until request for deletion or 24 months of inactivity |
| Communications | Messages sent through forms or email | Respond to inquiries, prayer support | Consent | 12 months, then purged |
| Donation data | Name, email, amount, last four of card (held by Tithe.ly/PayPal) | Process and receipt donations, tax-reporting | Contract / Legal obligation | 7 years (IRS rules) |
| Usage data | Page views, clicks, podcasts played, referring URLs | Site security, analytics, improving content | Legitimate interest | 26 months (Google Analytics default) |
| Cookies & similar tech | Session cookies, preference cookies, analytics cookies | Remember settings, measure engagement | Consent where required | See Cookie Banner |
*“Lawful basis” refers to Art. 6 GDPR. Where multiple laws apply, we default to the stricter standard.
4. How We Use Information
- Deliver content (podcast streams, blog pages, newsletter).
- Process donations via third-party PCI-compliant processors (Tithe.ly, PayPal).
- Send emails you have requested (newsletters, episode notices).
- Moderate comments and prevent spam (Akismet, CleanTalk, reCAPTCHA).
- Improve the site through aggregated analytics (Google Analytics 4).
- Safeguard the ministry by detecting fraud, abuse, or threats.
We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
5. Cookies & Tracking Tech
On your first visit you’ll see a cookie banner that lets you:
- Accept all cookies;
- Reject non-essential cookies; or
- Customize per category.
You can also clear cookies in your browser or use the “Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information” link (for California residents) to opt out of cross-site advertising cookies.
6. Analytics & Embedded Media
- We use Google Analytics 4 with IP-anonymization.
- Podcast audio is served directly from our host; play counts are aggregated and never linked to your name.
- Blog embeds (YouTube, Spotify) may set their own cookies. Their policies apply.
7. Payment Processors
All card data is handled by:
- Tithe.ly – Privacy Policy: tithe.ly/privacy
- PayPal Giving Fund – Privacy Policy: paypal.com/privacy
They share with us only your name, email, donation amount, and transaction ID.
8. Data Sharing & International Transfers
We share data only with trusted vendors under written contracts:
| Vendor | Service | Transfer safeguard |
|---|---|---|
| Google LLC (USA) | Analytics, reCAPTCHA, Workspace email | EU Standard Contractual Clauses |
| Automattic Inc. (USA) | WordPress.com services, Akismet | SCCs |
| Tithe.ly LLC (USA) | Donation processing | SCCs |
| Mailchimp (Intuit Inc., USA) | Email delivery | SCCs |
Servers are located in the United States. By using our site you understand that your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the USA.
9. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you;
- Correct inaccurate or outdated data;
- Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”);
- Port your data to another service;
- Opt out of certain processing (e.g., targeted advertising, sale/sharing);
- Non-discrimination for exercising these rights.
To submit a request, email privacy@thelionsforchrist.com or write to the address above. We will verify your identity and respond within the legally required timeframe (30–45 days).
10. Security
- SSL/TLS encryption on every page.
- Daily malware scans and firewall (Wordfence).
- Least-privilege user roles; 2-factor admin logins.
- Encrypted off-site backups retained 30 days.
No internet transmission is 100 % secure, but we work diligently to protect your data.
11. Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law (e.g., U.S. tax records for 7 years). When data is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it.
12. Children
Our content targets adults. If you believe we have collected personal data from a child under 13 (or the relevant age in your country), contact us immediately and we will remove it.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy to reflect new features or legal requirements. The “Last updated” date will change. Significant changes will be announced by banner or email.
14. Contact Us
Questions or concerns?
- Email: privacy@thelionsforchrist.com
- Mail: The Lions for Christ, Inc.
1205 FM 504
Lohn, TX 76852, USA
“The righteous are bold as a lion.” — Proverbs 28:1