1. Introduction Starfish Orphan Ministry respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.

2. Information We Collect We may collect the following information when you interact with our website or ministry:

• Name, email address, and phone number (when you contact us or sign up to volunteer)
• Donation amount and payment information (processed securely through our payment provider)
• General usage data through cookies and analytics tools

3. How We Use Your Information We use your information to:

• Process donations and provide tax receipts
• Communicate with you about volunteer opportunities, mission trips, and ministry updates
• Improve our website and outreach efforts
• Comply with legal obligations

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4. Donations & Payment Security Payment information is processed through a secure, encrypted third-party payment processor. Starfish Orphan Ministry does not store your credit card or banking information on our servers.

5. Email Communications If you sign up for our newsletter or contact us, you may receive emails from us. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.

6. Cookies Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly as a result.

7. Children’s Privacy We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

8. Data Retention We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

9. Your Rights You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data. To make a request, contact us at starfishorphanministry@gmail.com.

10. 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 date.

11. Contact For privacy-related questions, contact us at: Starfish Orphan Ministry 1000 Broadway Street, Paducah, KY 42001 (270) 933-1250 | starfishorphanministry@gmail.com