Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 15, 2025
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At Broken from Silence (brokenfromsilence.org), we are committed to honoring God by stewarding your personal information with integrity, transparency, and respect, in accordance with biblical principles of honesty and love for others (Proverbs 12:22, Matthew 22:39). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share the limited information you provide when interacting with our website.
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1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy
as a ministry grounded in a biblical worldview, we believe in safeguarding the trust you place in us. We collect only the minimum information necessary to fulfill our mission of providing support, encouragement, and communication rooted in God’s Word. This policy outlines our practices for handling your name and email address, which are the only pieces of personal information we collect.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following information when you voluntarily submit it through our online contact form:
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Name: To address you personally in our communications, reflecting the dignity and value of each individual as created in God’s image (Genesis 1:27).
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Email Address: To respond to your inquiries, provide resources, or maintain ongoing communication as part of our ministry’s outreach.
We do not collect any additional personal information, such as addresses, phone numbers, or financial data, nor do we use cookies, tracking technologies, or analytics tools to monitor your activity on our website.
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3. How We Use Your Information
The information you provide is used solely for the purpose of:
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Responding to your inquiries or requests submitted through our online contact form.
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Sending communications, such as emails containing biblical encouragement, resources, or updates related to our ministry’s mission.
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Maintaining a record of our correspondence to ensure we honor your requests and provide consistent support.
Your name and email address are sent directly to a designated email account managed by our team. We do not store your information on the website itself or in any database, ensuring minimal retention and maximum protection.
4. How We Protect Your Information
We take seriously our responsibility to protect the limited information you entrust to us, as we are called to be faithful stewards (1 Corinthians 4:2). Your name and email address are handled with care and stored securely in our email system, which is protected by industry-standard security measures. We do not use automated systems or third-party platforms to store or process your information, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with any third parties, except in the following limited circumstances:
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Legal Obligations: If required by law or to protect the safety of others, we may disclose your information to comply with legal processes, always seeking to honor God in our actions.
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Ministry Partners: If necessary to fulfill your request (e.g., connecting you with a trusted biblical counselor), we will seek your explicit consent before sharing your name or email address with a ministry partner.
6. Your Choices and Rights
As a reflection of the freedom and dignity God grants each person, you have control over your information:
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Opt-Out: You may request to stop receiving communications from us at any time by replying to any email with “Unsubscribe” or contacting us directly at [insert contact email]. We will promptly honor your request.
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Access or Correction: If you wish to review or correct the information we have received from you, please contact us at [insert contact email], and we will work with you to ensure accuracy.
7. Retention of Information
We retain your name and email address only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose of your communication or as required by law. Emails containing your information are stored securely in our email system and are periodically reviewed to ensure we are not retaining information unnecessarily.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external websites for your convenience or to provide additional resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.1
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:
Email: Info@brokenfromsilence.org
We are grateful for the opportunity to serve you and will respond to your inquiries with the care and diligence that reflects our commitment to God’s truth and love.
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