Privacy Policy
Celebration International Ministries
celebrationministries.com
Last Updated: July 8, 2026
Celebration International Ministries (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at celebrationministries.com, create an account, or enroll in any of our online courses through our learning platform (“Platform”).
Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Platform.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you interact with our Platform, you may provide us with:
- Account Information — your name, email address, username, and password when you register for an account
- Profile Information — optional details such as your location, church affiliation, or ministry background
- Payment Information — billing name, address, and payment card details when purchasing a paid course (payment card data is processed directly by our third-party payment processor and is not stored on our servers)
- Course Activity — your enrollment records, lesson progress, quiz responses, certificates earned, and any notes or responses you submit within a course
- Communications — any messages, questions, or feedback you send to us via email, contact forms, or course discussion areas
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website or use the Platform, certain information is collected automatically, including:
- Device and Browser Information — IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type
- Usage Data — pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring URLs, and navigation paths
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies — see Section 5 for details
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage your account
- Process course enrollments and payment transactions
- Deliver course content and track your learning progress
- Issue course completion certificates
- Send transactional emails (enrollment confirmations, password resets, course updates)
- Respond to your questions, comments, or support requests
- Send ministry updates, newsletters, or promotional communications about new courses or events (you may opt out at any time — see Section 7)
- Improve and maintain the functionality and security of our website and Platform
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms and Conditions
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (Where Applicable)
Where required by applicable law, we rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal information:
- Contract Performance — processing necessary to enroll you in a course and fulfill our service obligations
- Legitimate Interests — improving our Platform, preventing fraud, and communicating about related ministry resources
- Consent — for optional marketing communications, which you may withdraw at any time
- Legal Obligation — where we are required by law to retain or disclose information
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
Service Providers. We work with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Platform, including:
- Payment processors (to handle course purchases)
- Email service providers (to send transactional and marketing emails)
- Hosting and cloud infrastructure providers
- Analytics providers (including Google Analytics)
These vendors are contractually obligated to use your information only for the services they provide to us and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Legal Requirements. We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Celebration International Ministries, our users, or others.
Business Transfers. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or transfer of ministry assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change via email or a prominent notice on our website.
With Your Consent. We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and gather usage data. Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential Cookies — required for the Platform to function (e.g., keeping you logged in, remembering your course progress)
- Analytics Cookies — we use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our site, including pages visited, time on site, and traffic sources
- Preference Cookies — remember your settings and preferences
Your Choices. Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You may choose to disable cookies; however, doing so may affect your ability to use certain features of the Platform, including staying logged in to your account.
For information on how Google Analytics collects and processes data, visit: google.com/policies/privacy/partners.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you access to your enrolled courses. If you request deletion of your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain it for legal, tax, or accounting purposes.
Course completion records and transaction history may be retained for a longer period to comply with applicable legal or financial record-keeping requirements.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access — request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction — request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion — request that we delete your personal information, subject to applicable legal obligations
- Opt-Out of Marketing — unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking “Unsubscribe” in any email or contacting us directly. Note: you will continue to receive transactional emails related to your account and enrolled courses
- Data Portability — request a copy of your data in a portable format where technically feasible
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 13.
8. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure password storage, and restricted access to personal data.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You use the Platform at your own risk and are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Platform is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to remove that information.
For users between the ages of 13 and 17, parental or guardian consent is required prior to account registration.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or ministries. This Privacy Policy applies only to celebrationministries.com and our Platform. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy 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 and, where appropriate, notify you by email or through a notice on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Texas. Any disputes arising under this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Texas.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Celebration International Ministries
Email: celebrationministries.media@gmail.com
Website: celebrationministries.com
We will respond to all legitimate requests within a reasonable timeframe.
By using our website or enrolling in our courses, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.