Privacy Policy

updated July 2025

1. Who We Are

The Meetup Ministry Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that hosts in-person and online events to help Christians build genuine, faith-centered community. Our website address is: https://themeetupministry.org
Contact: connect@themeetupministry.org

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Event Information: Your name and email address when you register for an event (e.g., through Eventbrite).

  • Donor Information: Your name, email, and donation details (if you donate through DonorBox, Stripe, or PayPal).

  • Communication: Your email address if you contact us or subscribe to receive updates.

  • Website Analytics: Non-personal data like your IP address, browser type, and activity on our site (via Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel).

We do not allow user accounts on the website, and we do not store sensitive financial information on our servers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process event registrations

  • Communicate with attendees and supporters about upcoming events

  • Acknowledge and process donations

  • Improve our website and event offerings through analytics

  • Contact you with relevant updates, unless you opt out

We may also use Facebook Pixel and Google Analytics to better understand how visitors engage with our site and improve our outreach.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information.
We may share your information with trusted service providers who help us run our website, process donations, or host events (e.g., Eventbrite, Stripe, DonorBox, Google Analytics, Meta).

5. Email and Event Communication

By attending our events or signing up for updates, you agree to receive relevant communication from us.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by emailing connect@themeetupministry.org

6. Sponsored Tickets and Applications

We may collect names, email addresses, and brief personal information from those who apply for sponsored event tickets. This information is used solely for selection purposes and never shared publicly.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website and events are intended for adults (18+). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.

8. SMS Communication

We do not currently collect phone numbers or send SMS messages, but may do so in the future. If we do, we will update this policy accordingly.

9. Data Security

We use standard security measures to protect your information, including SSL encryption and secure third-party platforms for donations and analytics. While no system is 100% secure, we do our best to safeguard your data.

10. Your Rights

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you or ask us to delete it. Contact us at connect@themeetupministry.org with your request.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our services evolve. The “Effective Date” above will reflect the latest changes. We encourage you to check back periodically.

12. Questions?

If you have any questions about this policy, please email us at connect@themeetupministry.org