LEffective Date: January 13, 2026 

Last Updated: January 13, 2026 

Go Deeper Ministries (“Go Deeper Ministries,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy.  This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when  you visit our website, interact with our content, sign up for our email list via Systeme.io, or make  a donation via Stripe or PayPal (collectively, the “Services”). 

1) Who We Are 

Organization Name: Go Deeper Ministries 

Address: 5808 Tonawanda Creek Road, Lockport, NY 14094, USA 

Email: david@godeeperministries.com 

For individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom (UK), and Switzerland,  Go Deeper Ministries is the data controller for personal data processed through the Services. 

2) Information We Collect 

We collect information that you provide directly to us and information collected automatically  through your use of the site. 

A. Information you provide 

• Contact details: Name and email address (collected via Systeme.io for newsletters and  ministry updates). 

• Donation information: When you donate via Stripe or PayPal, we receive confirmation  of the transaction, your name, billing address, and email. Note: We do not store your full  credit card numbers; these are handled securely by Stripe and PayPal. 

• Communications: Any information you include when contacting us directly. B. Information collected automatically 

• Usage data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and how you interact with our  website and emails (e.g., open rates and link clicks tracked via Systeme.io). • Cookies: We use cookies to ensure website functionality and to analyze traffic. 

3) How We Use Your Information 

We use your information to: 

• Send ministry updates, newsletters, and resources via Systeme.io. 

• Process and acknowledge donations via Stripe and PayPal. 

• Maintain financial records for tax and accounting purposes.

• Improve our website performance and user experience. 

• Comply with legal obligations and protect the security of our ministry. 4) Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK) 

If you are in the EEA or UK, we process your data under: 

• Consent: For sending marketing emails and non-essential cookies. 

• Contract: To process your donations or registrations. 

• Legitimate Interests: To manage our ministry, secure our website, and communicate  with our supporters. 

• Legal Obligation: To comply with US tax laws regarding donations. 5) Third-Party Service Providers 

We share information with trusted service providers who perform functions on our behalf: 

• Systeme.io: Used for email marketing, automation, and managing our contact list. • Stripe & PayPal: Used for secure payment and donation processing. • Hosting/Analytics: Providers that help us keep the website online and functional. 

These providers are prohibited from using your personal data for any purpose other than  providing these services to us. 

6) International Data Transfers 

As we are located in the United States, your information will be transferred to and stored on  servers in the U.S. For users in Europe, we ensure that our service providers (like Systeme.io,  Stripe, and PayPal) utilize standard contractual clauses or other lawful mechanisms to protect  your data during these transfers. 

7) Your Rights and Choices 

Depending on your location (including California, Canada, and the EU/UK), you may have the  following rights: 

• Access & Portability: Request a copy of the data we hold about you. • Correction & Deletion: Request that we fix or delete your personal information. • Withdraw Consent: Unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the "Unsubscribe"  link at the bottom of any Systeme.io email. 

• Object to Processing: Object to our use of your data for certain purposes. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided in Section 1. 8)

8)Data Retention

We keep your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this  policy, such as maintaining your subscription or complying with financial record-keeping  requirements for donations (typically 7 years for US tax purposes). 

9) Children’s Privacy 

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13 (US) or 16 (EEA). We do not  knowingly collect data from children. 

10) Contact Us 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: 

Go Deeper Ministries 

5808 Tonawanda Creek Road 

Lockport, NY 14094, USA 

Email: david@godeeperministries.com