Privacy Policy

Effective Date:  Feb 20, 2026

Global Catalytic Ministries, Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website catalyticministries.com (the “Site”) and is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and manage donor information.

Information We Collect

When you make a donation through our website, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number-if provided, and payment details. We use a secure third-party service, Classy, to process donations. Please refer to Classy’s Privacy Policy for details on how they handle your information.

If you choose to opt-in to receive communications from us during the donation process, we will collect your email address and add it to our mailing list. We use Mailchimp to send newsletters and campaigns to our subscribers. You can unsubscribe from our communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us directly.

How We Use Donor Information

We use the information collected from donors to process donations, communicate with donors about their contributions, provide receipts for donations, and send updates about our organization’s activities, events, and fundraising campaigns. We may also use donor information for internal purposes such as data analysis, research, and improving our fundraising efforts.

Disclosure of Donor Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent donor information to third parties. However, we may share donor information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, or conducting our organization’s activities. These service providers are contractually obligated to keep donor information confidential and are not permitted to use it for any other purpose. Access to donor information is restricted to authorized personnel who require access to perform their duties.

Our Commitment to Donor Security

We are committed to safeguarding the privacy, confidentiality, and financial information of our donors. We maintain strict administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect donor data and ensure secure charitable giving.

We do not sell, trade, rent, or share donor information with third parties for marketing or fundraising purposes.

We retain donor information only as long as necessary to meet legal, accounting, and operational requirements.

Donor Privacy Rights

Donors may:

• Request access to their personal information
• Request corrections to inaccurate data
• Request removal from mailing lists
• Choose to remain anonymous

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Compliance
Global Catalytic Ministries, Inc. complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), granting California residents rights regarding their personal information. These include the right to know what data we collect, the right to request deletion of their data, the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (if applicable), and the right to non-discriminatory treatment when exercising these rights. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights or learn more, please contact us via email, phone, or mail. 

European GDPR Compliance

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding your personal information. These rights include the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data, as well as the right to restrict or object to certain processing activities. To exercise your rights or if you have any questions about our handling of your personal data, please contact us using the information provided below.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in compliance with the GDPR. When you purchase or donate merchandise through our donate store, powered by WooCommerce and integrated with Printify, we collect and process certain personal data, such as your name, contact information, and payment details. This information is used solely for the purposes of fulfilling your orders, providing customer support, and improving our services. Your data is stored temporarily, for a period not to exceed 12 months.

Please note that when you make a payment, our third-party payment processors, including Stripe, PayPal, and WooPayments, may automatically create an individual user account and store your personal information separately from us. You can access and manage your personal data stored by these processors by visiting their respective websites.

We do not share your personal data with other third parties except as necessary to process your order or as required by law. You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data at any time.

Real-Time Donation Tracking

We keep track of real-time donations, which are always viewable on our financials page. This page displays up-to-date information on donations received, allowing donors and the public to see how their contributions are being used to support our mission and programs.

Security

We are committed to protecting the security of donor information and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of donor data.

All online donations are processed through secure, encrypted payment gateways that comply with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS). Donations are encrypted using SSL or TSL technology. Credit card numbers are not stored on our servers. Payment processing is handled by reputable, PCI-compliant third-party providers.

When we use third-party vendors (such as payment processors or email platforms), we require them to maintain industry-standard security protections and confidentiality practices.

Internal Controls & Data Access

We maintain internal controls designed to protect donor information, including:

• Role-based Access Controls
• Password-protection systems
• Secure data storage environments
• Regular monitoring of system access
• Staff training on data security and confidentiality

Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We encourage donors to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our handling of donor information, please contact us at [email protected].