Privacy

 

Privacy Policy for Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship in America (FGBMFA™)

Last Updated: July 28, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America (FGBMFA™), a nonprofit organization dedicated to reaching men with the good news of Jesus Christ through fellowship, events, and community outreach. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information when you visit our website, fgbmfamerica.org, participate in our events, or engage with our services. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, or mailing address provided through membership applications, event registrations, contact forms, or newsletter sign-ups.

  • Membership and Donation Data: Details related to membership status or donations, including payment information (processed securely by third-party payment processors).

  • Browsing Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data collected via Squarespace analytics or cookies.

  • Event and Testimony Data: Information shared during chapter meetings, events, or when submitting testimonies (e.g., personal stories or experiences).

  • Third-Party Data: Information collected through integrations, such as Google Analytics, social media plugins, or email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp).

3. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information in the following ways:

  • Directly from You: When you complete forms on our website (e.g., membership applications, event registrations, or contact forms).

  • Automatically: Through cookies, pixels, or Squarespace analytics when you visit our website.

  • Via Third Parties: From service providers like payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) or marketing tools used for newsletters or event management.

4. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and process your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To manage memberships and communicate with members about FGBMFA™ activities, events, and updates.

  • To process donations and provide receipts (where applicable).

  • To organize and promote chapter meetings, conventions, and outreach efforts.

  • To improve our website’s functionality and user experience through analytics.

  • To comply with legal obligations, such as tax reporting or responding to legal requests.

5. How We Use and Share Your Information

We use your information to support our mission and operations. We may share your information with:

  • Squarespace: Our website host, which processes data for site functionality and analytics (see Squarespace’s Privacy Policy at https://www.squarespace.com/privacy).

  • Third-Party Service Providers: Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal), email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp), or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to support our services.

  • Chapter Leaders: To coordinate local events or membership activities for FGBMFA™.

  • Legal Authorities: When required by law, such as for tax purposes or in response to a court order.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality, analyze site performance, and personalize your experience. Cookies may be set by Squarespace or third-party integrations (e.g., Google Analytics). For users in the EU/UK, we provide a cookie banner to manage consent for non-essential cookies. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, but this may affect website functionality.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.

  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information.

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.

  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications or opt out of data sharing (e.g., under CCPA).

  • Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for cookie usage or data processing (where applicable).

To exercise these rights, contact us at National.Office@fgbmfa.org.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax records). Membership data is kept while your account is active, and browsing data is retained as per Squarespace’s analytics policies.

9. Data Security

We use Squarespace’s secure platform, which includes SSL encryption and PCI-DSS compliance for payment processing, to protect your data. While we take reasonable measures to safeguard your information, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

As FGBMFA™ operates in the U.S., data collected may be transferred to and stored on Squarespace’s servers in the United States. For users in the EU/UK, we ensure compliance with GDPR requirements for international data transfers.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., social media, payment processors). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing information.

12. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

  • Email: National.Office@fgbmfa.org

  • Mailing Address: Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America (FGBMFA™), 9280 Huntington Square, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a website announcement. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates the latest revision.

Thank you for trusting FGBMFA™ with your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy while advancing our mission to share the good news of Jesus Christ.