Privacy Statement

UnitedPentecostalFoundation.com  •  Last Updated: March 5, 2026

1. Who We Are

United Pentecostal Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website UnitedPentecostalFoundation.com (the “Site”). We are committed to respecting and protecting your privacy in connection with your use of the Site, our programs, communications, and services (collectively, the “Services”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Statement.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily submit, such as when you donate, sign up for a newsletter, register for an event, or contact us:

  • Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
  • Donation and transaction details (processed by third-party providers; we do not store full payment card numbers)
  • Any message or content you submit

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address, browser type and version, device information
  • Pages viewed, referring URLs, and general usage data
  • Approximate location (city/region)

This helps us maintain security, measure performance, and improve the Site.

2.3 Sensitive Information

We do not seek to collect sensitive personal information. Any donation-related sensitive data (e.g., the last four digits of a card number) is handled by our payment processors and only shared with us to the extent necessary to confirm transactions.

3. How We Use Information

  • Respond to inquiries and provide our Services
  • Process donations and acknowledge gifts
  • Send updates, newsletters, and ministry communications (you can opt out any time)
  • Improve the Site, content, and user experience
  • Maintain security, prevent fraud, and ensure integrity of our systems
  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations

We do not sell or rent personal information.

4. How We Share Information

  • Service providers that support hosting, email delivery, analytics, and payment processing
  • Legal/disclosure when required to comply with law, regulation, or legal process
  • Protection of rights to protect users, our organization, and the security of our Services

We do not share personal information with unrelated third parties for their own marketing.

5. CCPA/CPRA (California Residents)

California residents have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

5.1 Categories of Personal Information Collected (Last 12 Months)

  • Identifiers: name, email, mailing address, phone number
  • Customer records information: donation-related information
  • Internet/network activity: browsing and interaction with our Site
  • Geolocation: general (city/region-level)
  • Inferences: limited preferences or engagement patterns

We do not collect precise geolocation, nor do we use or disclose sensitive personal information beyond what is necessary to provide our Services.

5.2 Business or Commercial Purposes

We use and disclose personal information for the purposes described in How We Use Information and How We Share Information.

5.3 Sale/Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell personal information. We also do not “share” personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

5.4 California Privacy Rights

  • Know/Access the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected
  • Correct inaccurate personal information
  • Delete personal information (subject to legal exceptions)
  • Information about data practices (categories, sources, purposes, and disclosures)
  • Opt-out of sale or sharing (not applicable as we do not sell/share)
  • Limit use/disclosure of sensitive personal information (not applicable)

We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.

5.5 Submitting a Request

To submit a verifiable consumer request, use the methods in Contact Us. You may designate an authorized agent to act on your behalf. We will take steps to verify your identity (and your agent’s authority, if applicable).

Do Not Sell or Share: Because we do not sell or share personal information, this right is not applicable. If you wish to opt out of non-essential analytics cookies, adjust your browser settings or use our cookie preferences tool if available.

6. Data Security

We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Statement, comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations, and support donor recordkeeping. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We may use cookies, pixels, and analytics tools to remember preferences, analyze Site performance, and enhance functionality. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Some features may not function properly without certain cookies.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Your Choices & Controls

  • Email preferences: unsubscribe links are included in our emails
  • Access, correction, deletion: see Contact Us to make a request
  • Cookies: manage via your browser or our cookie preferences tool (if available)

12. Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or wish to exercise privacy rights, please contact us:

United Pentecostal Foundation
36 Research Park Court, Weldon Spring, MO 63304
help@upcstewardship.org
636-229-7900

We do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

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