Privacy Policy

The Patriot’s Armor Ministry
Last Updated: July 11, 2025

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this Privacy Policy (“Policy”). This Policy explains how we collect, use, maintain, protect, and disclose any personal information (“Personal Information”) that you may provide to us when using our website — https://thepatriotsarmorministry.org — and any related products, services, or platforms (collectively, the “Website” or “Services”).

By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Policy. If you do not agree with it, please do not access or use our Services.

This Website is operated by The Patriot’s Armor Ministry (“Operator,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a faith-based, independent online ministry based in the state of South Carolina, USA. Our mission is to proclaim the truth of God’s Word and equip believers with biblical resources and spiritual guidance.

We are not a registered nonprofit or corporation. Any proceeds from ministry store sales or tips are reported as personal income and used to support the ongoing work of this ministry. This Policy applies to all users (“you,” “your,” or “User”) who interact with our Website and Services.

When you access the Website, our servers may automatically collect technical information such as:
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URL
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Date and time of access

This data is used solely to detect potential abuse, ensure website security, and gather statistical insights. None of this information is used to personally identify any specific visitor.

You may choose to provide Personal Information when interacting with certain features (e.g., contact forms or newsletter sign-ups). This may include:
• Your name
• Email address
• Phone number (if applicable)
• Any messages or inquiries you submit

Providing this information is voluntary, but it may be required to access specific features.

We may use your Personal Information to:
• Respond to inquiries
• Provide user support
• Improve our Website and content
• Send updates (if opted in)
• Maintain the integrity and safety of our online ministry

We do not rent, sell, or share your Personal Information with any third parties.

We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under the age of 18. If you are under 18, please do not provide any information through the Website.
If we become aware that a child under 18 has submitted information, we will take immediate steps to delete it.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to supervise their children’s online activity and instruct them not to submit any information without proper consent.

We process your Personal Information based on:
• Your consent
• Our legitimate interest in operating and improving our Website
• Legal obligations
• Our faith-based purpose as a Christian ministry offering spiritual content and resources

We only collect and process data that is reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy.

We retain Personal Information only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described above or as required by law. After the retention period expires, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

We use cookies to:
• Enhance your experience
• Analyze traffic
• Store user preferences

Cookies are harmless text files stored on your device. You can adjust your browser settings to disable or reject cookies at any time, though this may affect certain functionalities.

We do not use cookies to track users across external websites. Third-party tools (such as YouTube embeds or social sharing services) may use their own tracking technologies under their own policies.

Our Website does not respond to browser-based DNT signals. However, we do not track your activity across other websites or sell your data to advertisers.

Our Website may include links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your Personal Information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. By using our Website, you acknowledge and accept this inherent risk.

If a data breach occurs that may affect your Personal Information, we will promptly investigate and, where required, notify you and the appropriate authorities in accordance with applicable laws. Updates may be posted to the Website or communicated via email if necessary.

While South Carolina does not currently have a comprehensive consumer data privacy law, we voluntarily strive to uphold high standards of privacy and transparency.
If South Carolina enacts future privacy legislation, we will update this Policy to reflect your rights and our obligations accordingly.

We reserve the right to update or revise this Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page and will take effect immediately unless otherwise stated.
Your continued use of the Website after any changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
• Access the Personal Information we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion
• Withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to request access to, or deletion of, your Personal Information, please contact us:

📧 Email: scpatriot12@protonmail.com

📍 Location: Based in South Carolina, USA

We will respond to inquiries promptly and in accordance with applicable laws.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on July 11, 2025.