Privacy Policy

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EarthBasic ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website earthbasic.org or interact with our ministry.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

Subscribe to the Be-Held Friend newsletter (email address)
Submit a contact form or prayer request (name, email, message content)
Make a donation (name, email, donation amount — payment processing is handled by a secure third-party processor)
Submit a testimony or article for publication (name, email, photograph, written content)

We may also automatically collect certain information when you visit our site, including IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and time spent on pages, through standard website analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Send you the Be-Held Friend newsletter and ministry updates (with your consent)
Respond to your prayer requests, inquiries, and messages
Process donations and provide tax receipts
Improve our website and ministry resources
Comply with legal obligations applicable to 501(c)(3) organizations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.

We may share information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and ministry (e.g., email newsletter platform, donation processor), bound by confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of EarthBasic, our users, or others.
With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission to share your information.

4. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function as intended.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information but cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children's Privacy

Our website and ministry resources are directed at adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

7. Donor Privacy

EarthBasic respects the privacy of our financial partners. We do not sell, trade, or share donor personal information with any other entity. Donor names are not published without explicit consent. All donations are tax-deductible within the constraints of U.S. law.

EarthBasic is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 83-0905823.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time (use the unsubscribe link in any email)
Opt out of cookies through your browser settings

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:

EarthBasic
Email: [email protected]
EIN: 83-0905823
A 501(c)(3) Public Charity

We respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 5 business days.