Terms and Conditions
 
Welcome to Preserve The Church ("Ministry," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website located at preservethechurch.org (the "Website"), including any content, resources, products, services, events, courses, or other offerings made available through the Website.
By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

1. Purpose of the Ministry
Preserve The Church equips the Body of Christ to protect spiritual health and generational discipleship from the corrosive effects of addictive technology. The content provided on this Website is intended for informational, educational, and ministry purposes.

2. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms at any time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

3. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, all content on this Website—including text, articles, devotionals, Bible studies, sermons, videos, audio recordings, graphics, logos, photographs, designs, downloadable resources, books, course materials, and other original works—is owned by or licensed to the Ministry and is protected by United States and international intellectual property laws.

You may:

• View and print materials for your personal, non-commercial use.

• Share links to our Website or publicly available content.

You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, republish, sell, or commercially exploit our content without prior written permission.

• Remove copyright or proprietary notices.

• Use our trademarks or logos without authorization.
   

Scripture quotations remain the property of their respective copyright holders where applicable.
 
4. Products and Services
The Ministry may offer books, digital resources, online courses, event registrations, merchandise, or other products and services.

Descriptions, pricing, availability, and specifications may change without notice.
We reserve the right to:

• Refuse or cancel orders.

• Limit quantities purchased.

• Correct pricing errors.

• Discontinue products or services.
   

Digital products are licensed for personal use only unless expressly stated otherwise.

5. Payments
Payments are processed through third-party payment providers. By making a purchase, you authorize the applicable payment processor to charge your selected payment method.
We do not store complete payment card information.

6. Shipping and Returns
Physical products are subject to our Shipping and Return Policy.
Digital downloads, online courses, and other electronically delivered products may not be refundable except as required by law or as expressly stated at the time of purchase.

7. Donations
The Ministry may provide opportunities for charitable giving.
At this time, donations made through this Website are processed by our designated ministry or fiscal sponsor, Casteel Ministries, as identified on the donation page. Donation processing, receipts, and applicable tax documentation are handled according to that organization's policies.
Information regarding tax deductibility will be provided on the donation page where applicable.

8. Third-Party Services
Our Website may include links to third-party websites, social media platforms, payment processors, video hosting services, or other external services.
We do not control or endorse the content, security, or privacy practices of third-party websites and are not responsible for them.

Your use of third-party services is governed by their own terms and policies.

9. Educational and Spiritual Content
The content provided through this Website reflects the sincerely held biblical beliefs and teachings of the Ministry.

Content is provided for educational and spiritual purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, medical, psychological, or professional advice. Individual circumstances vary, and you should seek qualified professional advice when appropriate.

10. No Guarantees
While we pray that our resources encourage and benefit others, we do not guarantee any particular spiritual, emotional, financial, personal, or other outcome from the use of this Website or participation in our ministry.

11. Privacy
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information. See below.

12. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Preserve The Church
Email: info@preservethechurch.org
preservethechurch.org
 
Privacy Policy
Preserve The Church ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

• Complete a contact form

• Subscribe to our email newsletter

• Purchase books, merchandise, or other products

• Register for ministry events, courses, or other offerings

Depending on the interaction, we may collect:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number (if provided)

• Mailing or shipping address

• Information you include in messages or contact forms

You are not required to provide personal information simply to browse our website.

2. Information Collected Automatically
Our website is hosted on the Wix platform, which may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Date and time of visits

• Referring website

• General usage and analytics information
   

This information helps us improve the performance, security, and functionality of our website.

3. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember user preferences

• Improve website performance

• Analyze website traffic

• Enhance the user experience
   

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features of the website may not function properly.

4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and messages

• Provide ministry updates

• Send newsletters and email communications to those who have subscribed

• Fulfill product orders

• Ship purchased products

• Improve our website and ministry resources

• Maintain the security of our website

• Comply with applicable legal obligations
   

We only use your information for legitimate ministry and business purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy.

5. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our mailing list, you may receive:

• Ministry news

• Devotional content

• Event announcements

• New resource notifications

• Product announcements

• Other ministry-related communications
   

You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

6. Product Orders
When you purchase a product from our website, we collect the information necessary to process and deliver your order, including your:

• Name

• Email address

• Shipping address
   

We do not store your payment card information. Payments are securely processed by our third-party payment provider, and payment information is handled according to that provider's privacy and security practices.

7. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect the personal information entrusted to us from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We do not share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Your information is used solely to communicate with you, fulfill your requests or purchases, provide ministry services, and operate our website.
We may disclose information only if required to do so by applicable law or to protect our legal rights.

9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Respond to your inquiries

• Provide ministry communications

• Maintain subscription records

• Fulfill product orders

• Comply with legal or accounting obligations
   

When information is no longer needed, we make reasonable efforts to delete or securely dispose of it.

10. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental consent.
If you believe a child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us so we can remove it.

11. Third-Party Services
Our website is built using the Wix platform, which provides website hosting and related services. Wix may process certain technical information necessary to operate and secure the website in accordance with its own privacy practices.

If our website contains links to external websites, we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When updates are made, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Preserve The Church
Email: info@preservethechurch.org
preservethechurch.org