Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Free My People Ministries (FMPM). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://freemypeopleministries.org, use our services, make purchases from our online store, or interact with us in any way.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our website.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, and phone number when you subscribe to our newsletter or join our community.
• Purchase Information: Name, email, and payment details (processed securely through PayPal) when you purchase digital products or merchandise.
• Donation Information: Information provided when making donations through Cash App or PayPal.
• Communications: Any information you provide when contacting us directly.

Information Collected Automatically:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and referring URLs.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic.
• IP Address: Your IP address may be collected for analytics and security purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our website and services
• To process purchases and deliver digital products
• To send newsletters, community updates, and promotional materials (with your consent)
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To personalize and improve your experience on our website
• To analyze website usage and optimize our content and services
• To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

4. Google AdSense & Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing patterns.

• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites.
• Google's use of the DoubleClick cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the internet.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• You may also opt out of third-party vendor cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies — small text files placed on your device — to improve your experience. These include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it.
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense and other advertising partners to display relevant ads.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the website.

6. Information Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments (PayPal), and delivering products. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Advertising Partners: Google AdSense and its partners may collect and use data as described in Section 4.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation.
• Protection of Rights: We may share information to protect the rights, property, or safety of Free My People Ministries (FMPM), our users, or the public.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.
• Ad Personalization: Opt out of personalized ads through Google Ads Settings.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including our Printful merchandise store, social media platforms (Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok), and payment processors (PayPal, Cash App). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: