Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Try Jesus Ministry ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (tryjesus.today) or use our services.

We operate primarily in Ontario, Canada and serve users in Canada and the United States.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Purchase Information: When you buy merchandise, we collect your name, email address, shipping address, and payment information (processed securely by Stripe)
• Testimony Submissions: If you share your story, we collect the content you provide, your name (or chosen pseudonym), and contact email
• Contact Information: When you email us or use contact forms, we collect your name, email, and message content
• Newsletter Signup: If you subscribe to updates, we collect your email address

Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device type
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, and referring website
• Cookies: We use essential cookies to enable cart functionality and remember preferences

Analytics

We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-friendly analytics service, to understand how visitors use our site. Plausible:

• Does not use cookies - No consent banner required
• Does not track you across websites - No cross-site tracking
• Does not collect personal data - No IP addresses, user IDs, or personally identifiable information
• Is fully GDPR compliant - Respects your privacy rights
• Is self-hosted - Data stays on our servers, not shared with third parties

What we collect: Aggregate statistics only (page views, referral sources, geographic region, device type). This helps us improve our content and understand which resources are most helpful.

Opt-out: You can block analytics by enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser or using an ad blocker. Our site will work exactly the same.

Learn more: Plausible Privacy Policy

3. Testimony Submissions — Important Notice

By submitting a testimony or story to Try Jesus, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• Public Sharing: Your testimony will be made publicly available on our website and may be shared through our ministry channels (social media, partner churches, etc.)
• Review Process: All submissions are reviewed by our team before publication. We may edit for clarity, length, or to remove sensitive information
• Anonymity Options: You may request to have your testimony published anonymously or under a pseudonym
• Personally Identifiable Information: We will make reasonable efforts to exclude or redact personally identifiable information (names of others, specific locations, etc.). However, you are responsible for the content you submit, and we cannot guarantee complete anonymity if you include identifying details
• Removal Requests: You may request removal of your testimony at any time by contacting us at hello@tryjesus.today. We will remove your content within a reasonable timeframe
• License Grant: By submitting, you grant Try Jesus Ministry a non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free license to use your testimony for ministry purposes. You waive any claims related to content you voluntarily include

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and fulfill merchandise orders
• Send order confirmations and shipping updates
• Review, edit, and publish submitted testimonies
• Respond to your inquiries and provide support
• Send ministry updates and newsletters (if you opt in)
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations

5. Communication Preferences

We may contact you from time to time with:

• Order-related emails (confirmations, shipping, support)
• Ministry updates and newsletters (if subscribed)
• Follow-up regarding your testimony submission

Opting Out: You can unsubscribe from non-essential communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly. Note that you cannot opt out of transactional emails related to purchases you have made.

6. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to operate our ministry:

• Stripe: Payment processing. Your payment information is handled directly by Stripe and is subject to their Privacy Policy
• Printify: Merchandise fulfillment. Your shipping information is shared with Printify to fulfill orders
• Resend: Email delivery for order confirmations and updates
• Supabase: Secure database hosting for order records
• Cloudflare: Website security and performance

We only share information necessary to provide our services and do not sell your personal information to third parties.

7. Data Retention

• Order Data: We retain purchase records for 7 years to comply with tax and accounting requirements
• Testimonies: Published testimonies remain on our site until you request removal
• Email Communications: We retain contact history for as long as necessary to provide support
• Newsletter Subscriptions: We retain your email until you unsubscribe

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS) for all data transmission
• Secure payment processing through Stripe (PCI compliant)
• Access controls limiting who can view personal data
• Regular security reviews of our systems

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Request removal of your published testimony

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@tryjesus.today.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are available to users of all ages. If you are under 13 years of age, you must have parental or guardian consent before providing any personal information or submitting content to our site.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

11. International Users

Our services are operated from Canada. If you are accessing our site from outside Canada, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Canada where our servers are located.

By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to Canada and the application of Canadian privacy laws.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes will be prominently posted on our website.

Recent Updates

• January 27, 2025: Added Plausible Analytics for privacy-friendly website analytics (no cookies, GDPR compliant)
• January 26, 2025: Initial Privacy Policy published

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Email: hello@tryjesus.today