1. Introduction
Lelia Cottner Ministries (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a faith-based nonprofit organization based in the state of Kansas, committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our donors, volunteers, partners, and visitors. We respect your privacy and are committed to transparency regarding how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how Lelia Cottner Ministries collects and uses your personal information and outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information:
a. Personal Information
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Donation information
Prayer requests or testimonials (if submitted voluntarily)
IP address and device/browser details
b. Sensitive Information
We do not request sensitive personal data unless it is voluntarily shared (e.g., in prayer requests). Any such information will be treated with strict confidentiality.
2. How We Collect Information
We collect personal information through:
Online donation forms
Newsletter or email sign-up forms
Prayer or contact forms
Volunteer sign-ups and event registrations
Website cookies and analytics tools
3. How We Use Your Information
Lelia Cottner Ministries uses your data for:
Processing donations and issuing tax receipts
Responding to inquiries, prayer requests, or ministry-related communication
Sending newsletters, updates, and ministry outreach materials
Improving website performance and user engagement
Complying with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data for commercial purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data under the following legal bases:
Consent – for optional communications (e.g., newsletters)
Contractual necessity – to process donations or fulfill requests
Legal obligation – for tax, accounting, or legal purposes
Legitimate interests – to carry out our nonprofit mission
5. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are in the EEA, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct or delete your data
Restrict or object to our processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, email us at: privacy@lcminstry.org
6. Your Rights Under CCPA
If you are a resident of California, you have the right to:
Know what personal data we collect, use, and disclose
Request deletion of your data
Opt out of the sale of your data (we do not sell personal data)
Non-discrimination for exercising your rights
To submit a request, contact us at: privacy@lcministry.org.
7. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with trusted service providers who help us with:
Donation processing (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
Email campaigns (e.g., Mailchimp)
Website hosting and analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
All third-party partners are contractually bound to protect your data.
8. Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies to:
Enhance your browsing experience
Understand website traffic and engagement
Personalize content and measure outreach effectiveness
You can manage cookies in your browser settings or use cookie consent tools on our website.
9. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary:
To fulfill the purpose for which it was collected
To comply with legal, tax, or reporting obligations
To maintain ministry records in accordance with our mission
10. Data Security
We use physical, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
11. International Data Transfers
If you are outside the United States, please note that your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. We take appropriate steps to ensure data protection in compliance with applicable laws.
12. Children’s Privacy
Lelia Cottner Ministries does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If such data is discovered, we will delete it promptly.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page and notify you if required by law.