Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 15, 2025
Shepherd’s Heart Ministry ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website https://www.shmcommunity.com (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and integrity.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect limited personal information when you voluntarily provide it to us. This may include:
Contact Information: such as your name, email address, or phone number when you submit a contact form or reach out to us directly.
Donation Information: if you choose to make a donation, payments are processed through third-party providers such as PayPal. We do not store or process your payment card details on our website.
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data unless you voluntarily provide it (for example, through a message or prayer request).
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information you provide to:
Respond to inquiries or messages
Communicate with you about our ministry
Process donations through third-party payment platforms
Improve our website and ministry outreach
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Third-Party Services
Our website is built using Squarespace, which may collect certain technical data such as IP address, browser type, and usage information to operate and maintain the Site.
We may also use third-party services including:
PayPal for donation processing
Embedded content (such as videos or maps)
These third-party providers have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your information. We encourage you to review those policies.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site may use cookies or similar technologies provided by Squarespace or third-party services to ensure proper functionality and improve user experience.
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain features of the Site.
5. Children’s Privacy
Shepherd’s Heart Ministry does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has provided personal information through our Site, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Privacy Rights (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to request information about how your personal data is collected and used.
To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
Shepherd’s Heart Ministry
San Jose, California
Website: https://www.shmcommunity.com