Privacy policy.

God's Way Prison Ministry

Effective Date: 7/12/2026

God's Way Prison Ministry ("GWPM," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through www.godswayprisonministry.org (the "Site"), how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly, such as when you fill out a form on the Site (Volunteer Application, Reentry Program Application, Contact form) or make a donation:

  • Name, phone number, email address, mailing address

  • Emergency contact name, phone, email, and relationship

  • Church or faith-based organization affiliation

  • Volunteer interests, availability, and relevant experience or skills

  • Information about yourself provided in free-text fields

  • Files you upload (e.g., resumes, references, or supporting documents)

  • Donation and payment information (processed by our third-party payment processor — see Section 4)

Information collected automatically, such as browser type, device information, pages visited, and general location, typically through cookies or similar technologies used by our website platform and form provider.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process and respond to volunteer and reentry program applications

  • Coordinate emergency contact information for volunteer safety

  • Communicate with you about programs, events, and opportunities to serve

  • Process donations and send tax-deductible giving receipts

  • Improve our Site and programs

  • Comply with legal and safety obligations, including requirements of correctional facility partners where applicable

3. Text Message (SMS) Communications

If you opt in on one of our forms, we may send you text messages related to volunteer coordination, program updates, or (if separately opted in) promotional messages. Message frequency varies, and message and data rates may apply. You may reply STOP at any time to opt out, or HELP for assistance. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of using our services.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Service providers who help us operate the Site and process applications or donations, including our website host, form and CRM provider, and payment processor

  • Correctional facility partners or agencies (such as the NC Department of Adult Correction), where required to process a volunteer application or facility clearance

  • Legal authorities, if required by law, subpoena, or to protect the safety of any person

  • Successor organizations, in the event of a merger, reorganization, or similar transition

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our Site may use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors use the Site. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect some Site functionality.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, maintain accurate volunteer and program records, and comply with legal or facility-partner requirements.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information you provide. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

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

9. Your Choices

You may:

  • Ask us to correct or update your information

  • Opt out of text or email communications at any time

  • Request that we delete information you've submitted, subject to any legal or safety-related retention requirements

To exercise these choices, contact us using the information in Section 11.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

11. Contact Us

God's Way Prison Ministry

P.O. Box 44067, Charlotte, NC 28215

Phone: (980) 408-1006

Email: pd@godswayprisonministry.org

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Effective Date" above reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.