Privacy Policy
Effective date: March 19, 2026 Organization: Ideal Path Ministries, Inc. ("Ideal Path," "we," "us")
This Privacy Policy explains how Ideal Path Ministries, Inc. collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information when you interact with our ministry, including when you submit information through Meta platforms (Facebook and Instagram) lead forms.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you contact us or what you sign up for, we may collect:
- Contact information: name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
- Demographic information: city/state, age range, or other details you choose to provide
- Ministry-related interests: prayer requests, topics you want to learn about, event interest, volunteer interest
- Event and registration details: attendance preferences, ticket/registration information (if applicable)
- Communications: messages you send us through social media, email, text, or forms
- Technical data (limited): information Meta provides about lead form submissions and ad performance (we do not receive your full Meta account password or private messages unless you send them directly)
We only collect information that you voluntarily submit or that is provided to us through the tools you use.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to your requests, questions, and prayer needs
- Provide ministry updates, announcements, and content you request
- Send information about services, events, classes, conferences, and community activities
- Follow up with you after you express interest in the ministry
- Improve our communications and outreach
- Maintain internal records related to ministry operations
- Comply with legal obligations and protect the safety and integrity of our community
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your information only as needed:
- With service providers who help us operate (e.g., email tools, messaging tools, event registration platforms) and who are expected to protect your information
- With Meta platforms as part of the normal operation of lead forms, ads, and analytics (subject to Metas own policies)
- If required by law or to respond to lawful requests
- To protect rights and safety of Ideal Path Ministries, Inc., our community, or others
Meta Lead Forms (Facebook/Instagram)
If you submit your information through a Meta lead form, Meta may also collect and process your information under its own terms.
- Your submission may include details such as your name, email, phone number, and any answers you provide.
- We use lead form information to contact you about the ministry and the specific request you made.
Your Choices
You may:
- Opt out of communications at any time by replying STOP to texts (if applicable) or using unsubscribe links in emails
- Request access, correction, or deletion of your information by contacting us (see Contact section)
- Limit what you share by choosing not to submit optional fields
Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as necessary for ministry purposes, follow-up, recordkeeping, and legal compliance. We may delete or anonymize information when it is no longer needed.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
Childrens Privacy
Our ministry activities may involve families. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through online forms without a parent or guardians involvement. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us and we will address it.
Links to Other Websites
Our pages and posts may link to third-party websites (including Meta). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions or requests about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact:
