Privacy Statement

1. Who We Are

Jesus in the Circle is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing the love and truth of Jesus Christ with softball athletes, families, and the broader softball community — on and off the field.

Mailing Address:
Jesus in the Circle
PO Box 3452
Ogden, UT 84409

Email: dthompson@jesusinthecircle.com

Phone: (310) 357-7159

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website or ministry:

Personal Information You Provide:

• Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you contact us or register for events
• Donation and payment information processed securely through our payment processor, ConvergePay
• Messages or prayer requests submitted through contact forms

Information Collected Automatically:

• Browser type, operating system, and device information
• IP address and general geographic location
• Pages visited, time spent on site, and referring URLs
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies used by our website platform (Squarespace)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process donations and provide tax receipts as required by law
• To communicate with you about events, ministry updates, and prayer requests
• To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• To improve our website, content, and ministry outreach
• To comply with legal obligations and nonprofit reporting requirements
• To send ministry newsletters or updates, only with your consent

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Donations & Payment Processing

All online donations are processed through ConvergePay, a secure, PCI-compliant payment processor. Jesus in the Circle does not store, collect, or have access to your full credit card or banking information. All financial transactions are encrypted and handled in accordance with ConvergePay's security standards.

For questions about a specific transaction, please contact us directly or refer to ConvergePay's privacy and security policies.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and support website functionality. These may include:

• Essential cookies required for the website to function properly
• Analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors use our site
• Preference cookies that remember your settings

You may configure your browser to refuse cookies; however, some features of our website may not function properly if you do so. We do not use cookies for advertising or retargeting purposes.

6. Third-Party Services

Our website and ministry operations may involve the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

• Squarespace — Website hosting and content management
• ConvergePay — Secure donation and payment processing
• Google Analytics — Website traffic analysis (if enabled)
• Social Media Platforms — Links to our social channels (Instagram, Facebook, etc.)

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

7. How We Protect Your Information

We take the protection of your personal information seriously. We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. These include:

• SSL encryption on all pages of our website (HTTPS)
• Secure, PCI-compliant payment processing through ConvergePay
• Restricted access to personal information within our organization
• Regular review of our data practices and security procedures

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to remove that information from our records.

9. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt out of communications from us at any time
• The right to request that we limit how we use your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at dthompson@jesusinthecircle.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

10. Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this statement periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Statement.