Privacy Policy Effective Date: May 14, 2026
Pastor Training Schools, Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a nonprofit organization committed to equipping called men to shepherd God’s church. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information gathered through our website at pastortrainingschools.org (“the Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily submit, including when you:
- Apply to a training cohort (name, email, phone number, church affiliation, and related information)
- Contact us through our contact form
- Sign up for our newsletter or email updates
- Make a donation through our third-party payment processors (PayPal or Zeffy)
- Request information about starting a new cohort
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- Referring website or search terms
- Device type and operating system
This information is collected through cookies and standard web analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how visitors use our Site and improve our content.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and manage cohort applications
- Respond to inquiries and provide support
- Send newsletters, announcements, and ministry updates (with your consent)
- Process donations and provide giving receipts
- Connect churches with trained pastoral candidates
- Improve the Site and our ministry programs
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to operate our ministry. These providers have their own privacy policies and handle your data according to their terms:
- PayPal – Used to process donations. See PayPal’s Privacy Policy at paypal.com/privacy.
- Zeffy – Used to process class payments. See Zeffy’s Privacy Policy at zeffy.com.
- Mailchimp – Used to manage email newsletters. See Mailchimp’s Privacy Policy at mailchimp.com/legal/privacy.
- Google Analytics – Used to analyze Site traffic. See Google’s Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
- Google Forms – Used to collect cohort applications. See Google’s Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party service you interact with through our Site.
4. Cookies
Our Site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to help us analyze traffic and improve your experience. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some portions of the Site may not function properly without cookies.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Application data and donor records may be retained for ministry and tax purposes in accordance with applicable regulations.
6. Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to:
- Unsubscribe from email communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the information below.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Site and programs are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
8. Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. External Links
Our Site may contain links to external websites, including partner organizations and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Pastor Training Schools, Inc. Website: pastortrainingschools.org Contact Page: pastortrainingschools.org/contact-us/
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