Privacy Policy

Who we are. Junior Tate Ministries (“JTM,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a U.S.-based Christian ministry located in Norton, Virginia. Great Commission Today (“GCT”) is an outreach of JTM. This Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal data when you use our websites and online services (collectively, the “Site”). This Policy is part of our Terms of Use below.

By using the Site, you agree to this Policy. This Policy does not apply to information we collect offline (e.g., in-person events, phone, or mail).

If we update this Policy, we’ll change the “Effective” date and, where appropriate, notify you (e.g., by email or a notice on the Site). Your continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated Policy.

1) Personal Data We Collect

a) Information you provide

You can browse most of the Site without giving us personal data. We collect information you voluntarily provide, for example when you:

• Subscribe to emails/newsletters, request resources, or create an account

• Register for courses, events, or downloads

• Make a donation or purchase a product

• Submit a form, prayer request, comment, or inquiry

Typical data: name, email address, phone number, and (for purchases/donations) payment-related information processed by our payment partners.

Required fields. If a form indicates that certain data is required and you do not provide it, we may be unable to fulfill your request.

b) Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

• Device and browser type, IP address, general location (country/region), referring page

• Pages viewed, links clicked, date/time and duration of visits

• Basic diagnostics and performance data

We use this to operate the Site, improve content, analyze usage, enhance security, and maintain reliable service.

c) Cookies & similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, improve your experience, and understand Site usage. You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features.

2) How We Use Personal Data

We process personal data to:

• Provide the Site, resources, courses, content, events, and customer support

• Process donations and product purchases (via third-party payment processors)

• Send ministry updates, newsletters, and invitations (you can unsubscribe anytime)

• Personalize content and improve the Site and our communications

• Maintain security, prevent fraud/abuse, and comply with legal obligations

Legal bases (GDPR, as applicable): your consent; performance of a contract; compliance with law; and our legitimate interests (e.g., operating a secure, effective ministry website and communicating with supporters) where not overridden by your rights.

3) When We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited personal data with:

• Service providers who perform services for us (e.g., email delivery, payment processing, analytics, hosting, event platforms) under confidentiality and data-protection obligations

• Ministry/outreach partners (only when needed to deliver a program/event you opted into)

• Authorities or others if required by law, to protect rights/safety, prevent fraud, or respond to lawful requests

• Successors in the event of a merger, reorganization, or other transfer consistent with this Policy

Third-party links. The Site may link to third-party sites. Their practices are governed by their own privacy policies. Review those policies before providing information. We are not responsible for third-party websites or practices.

Public areas. If you post comments or content publicly (e.g., blog comments), others may view and use that information.

4) International Users & Transfers

Our servers and service providers are primarily located in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, or processed in the U.S. Where required (e.g., GDPR), we use appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers.

5) Security & Retention

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal data. No internet transmission or storage system is 100% secure. We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described here, and as required by law.

6) Your Choices & Rights

• Email preferences. You can unsubscribe via the link in our emails.

• Access, update, delete. Subject to applicable law, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data, or object to/limit processing.

• EU/UK residents. Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time (without affecting prior processing). You may have additional rights (e.g., data portability) and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

• Verification. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling requests.

Contact us using the details below to exercise rights.

7) Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (consistent with U.S. COPPA). If we learn that we collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete it. Parents/guardians who believe a child provided information should contact us.

8) Anti-Spam (CAN-SPAM)

We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act. Each marketing email includes an unsubscribe link. For any issue with email subscriptions, contact us.

9) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective date.

10) Contact (Privacy)

Privacy Coordinator – Junior Tate Ministries
Email: contact@juniortateministries.org