Privacy Policy

Defenders of the Christian Faith Movement, Inc.

Effective Date: March 30, 2026

1. Introduction

Defenders of the Christian Faith Movement, Inc. (“the Movement,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with integrity and care. This Privacy Policy applies to all websites, platforms, and digital services operated by the Movement, including ministry-related websites, communication systems, and affiliated services. By accessing or using our websites or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our sites.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information necessary to support the life, ministry, and operations of the Movement.

a. Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide information including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Church or ministry affiliation
  • Credentialing or application information
  • Event registrations
  • Donation and payment information
  • Communications, inquiries, or submitted forms

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you interact with our website, we may collect:

  • IP address
  • Device and browser type
  • Pages visited and usage data
  • Date and time of visits
  • Referring URLs

This information may be collected through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to support your participation in the life and ministry of the Movement and to operate effectively.

This includes:

  • Processing applications, credentials, and affiliations
  • Communicating with ministers, churches, and users
  • Managing events, programs, and ministry initiatives
  • Processing donations and financial transactions
  • Providing updates, newsletters, and ministry communications
  • Improving website performance and user experience

We may also use aggregated or anonymized data for internal analysis and reporting.

4. Communications and Consent

By providing your contact information, you consent to receive communications from the Movement, including email and, where applicable, text messages.

You may opt out of communications at any time by:

  • Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in emails
  • Contacting us directly

We will not send unsolicited communications outside of ministry-related purposes.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only when necessary to:

  • Operate and improve our ministry services
  • Work with trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms, hosting providers)
  • Support authorized Movement leadership in fulfilling ministry responsibilities
  • Comply with legal obligations or protect the safety, rights, or integrity of the Movement and its members

All third-party providers are required to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide on our behalf.

6. Internal Access and Confidentiality

Access to personal information is limited to authorized individuals within the Movement who require it to perform ministry or operational responsibilities. These individuals are expected to maintain confidentiality and handle information responsibly.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enhance website functionality
  • Analyze traffic and engagement
  • Improve user experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function properly.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill ministry and operational purposes
  • Comply with legal and financial obligations
  • Maintain appropriate records for credentialing and organizational integrity

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental consent.

    11. Your Privacy Rights

    Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

    • Request access to your personal data
    • Request correction of inaccurate information
    • Request deletion of your data, where applicable

    To exercise these rights, please contact us. We may require verification of identity before processing requests.

    12. Third-Party Links

    Our website may contain links to external websites or services not operated by the Movement. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.

    13. Updates to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

    14. Contact Information

    If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:


    Defenders of the Christian Faith Movement, Inc.
    [email protected]