Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 24, 2025

Last Updated: September 24, 2025

Zechariah's Builders ("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 zechariahsbuilders.com and interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
  • Communication: Messages you send through our contact forms or email
  • Donations: Payment information processed through PayPal (we do not store payment details)
  • Newsletter Subscription: Email address for our prayer letter updates

Information Automatically Collected

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, click-through rates
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
  • Cookies: Small data files stored on your device for site functionality

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our services
  • To respond to your inquiries and requests
  • To send you newsletters and updates about our ministry (with your consent)
  • To process donations and maintain donation records
  • To improve our website and services
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect against fraud and security threats

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website (e.g., PayPal for payment processing, email service providers)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or transfer of assets
  • Consent: With your explicit permission

4. Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services:

  • PayPal: For processing donations (subject to PayPal's Privacy Policy)
  • Google Analytics: For website analytics (subject to Google's Privacy Policy)
  • Facebook/Meta: For social media integration and advertising (subject to Meta's Data Policy)

These services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

5. Facebook/Meta Data Usage

If you interact with us through Facebook or Instagram, the following applies:

  • We may access basic profile information you make publicly available
  • We use Facebook's advertising tools to reach people interested in our ministry
  • We may use Facebook Pixel to understand how visitors use our website
  • You can control your Facebook privacy settings at any time

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from our email communications at any time
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format

To exercise these rights, contact us at zechariahsbuilders@gmail.com.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze site usage and performance
  • Provide social media features
  • Deliver targeted content and advertisements

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

  • Email: zechariahsbuilders@gmail.com
  • Phone: (269) 779-6913
  • Mailing Address:
    Zechariah's Builders
    PO Box 820
    Waterflow, NM 87421

14. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the United States and the State of New Mexico, without regard to conflict of law principles.