Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information — Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you fill out any form on our website.
• Donation Information — Payment details processed securely through our third-party payment processor (Authorize.Net). We do not store your full credit card details on our servers.
• Volunteer & Partner Information — Details submitted through our volunteer or partner sign-up forms.
• Technical Information — Browser type, IP address, and pages visited, collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to:

• Process and acknowledge donations, including sending tax receipts where applicable.
• Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact forms.
• Coordinate volunteer activities and partnership opportunities.
• Send occasional updates about our programs and mission — only if you have opted in.
• Improve our website experience and measure the effectiveness of our outreach.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.

Donations & Payment Security

All online donations are processed through Authorize.net, a PCI-DSS compliant payment platform and trusted Visa solution. Your financial information is encrypted and handled securely by Authorize.net. First God does not have access to your full card number or banking details.

Donation records, including your name and email, may be retained for accounting, legal, and tax reporting purposes.

Cookies & Analytics

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors use our site. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function correctly without them.

We may use Google Analytics or similar tools to collect anonymized data about site traffic and user behavior.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to operate our website and process donations. These include:

• Authorize.net — Payment processing (a Visa solution)
• WPForms — Form submissions
• Google Analytics — Website analytics

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies separately.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Donation records are typically retained for a minimum of 7 years for tax and legal compliance.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Opt out of any non-essential communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.