Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 1, 2026
Vital Words respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you choose to share with us.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you when you use VitalWords.org.
Information We Collect
We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
Subscribe to our newsletter
Submit a contact form
Participate in community discussions
Submit a prayer request
Make a donation
Communicate with Vital Words directly
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, account information, message content, or other information you choose to provide.
Website and Analytics Information
We may automatically collect limited technical information when you visit VitalWords.org, including:
IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Referring website
Approximate geographic location
Time spent on the website
Interactions with website features
We may use tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website and to improve our content, navigation, and overall user experience.
Cookies
VitalWords.org may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Keep the website functioning properly
Remember user preferences
Support community or login features
Measure website traffic and performance
Understand how visitors interact with our content
You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Newsletter and Email Communications
If you subscribe to the Vital Words newsletter, we may use your name and email address to send articles, ministry updates, announcements, and other communications related to Vital Words.
You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
Community and Forum Participation
Information you post publicly in the Vital Words community or discussion forums may be visible to other visitors and users.
Please avoid posting sensitive personal information in public discussions.
Vital Words may moderate, edit, or remove content when necessary to maintain a respectful and appropriate community environment.
Prayer Requests
Prayer requests may contain personal information.
If a prayer request is submitted for public posting, information included in that request may become publicly visible. We encourage users to avoid including private or sensitive information about themselves or others unless they are comfortable sharing it publicly.
Donations
Vital Words is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian ministry.
Donations may be processed through third-party services such as Zeffy. Payment information is handled by the payment processor and is not stored directly by Vital Words unless specifically stated otherwise.
These third-party services maintain their own privacy and security policies.
Third-Party Services and Links
VitalWords.org may contain links to other ministries, organizations, websites, videos, social media platforms, or third-party services.
Vital Words is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of those services.
Embedded Content
Articles and pages may include embedded content such as videos, social media posts, or other media.
Embedded content may behave as though you visited the third-party website directly and may collect data, use cookies, or track interactions according to that provider’s own policies.
How We Use Information
Information collected through VitalWords.org may be used to:
Operate and maintain the website
Respond to questions and messages
Provide newsletters and ministry updates
Maintain community features
Process donations
Improve website content and performance
Protect the website from spam, fraud, abuse, or security threats
Understand how visitors use the website
Vital Words does not sell personal information to advertisers or third parties.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect information submitted through VitalWords.org.
The website uses HTTPS encryption, and we work with established service providers for website hosting, analytics, communications, and donation processing.
No internet-based system can guarantee complete security, however, and users should exercise appropriate care when submitting personal information online.
Data Retention
We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary to operate Vital Words, provide requested services, maintain required records, and meet legal or administrative obligations.
Your Choices
You may contact us to request that we:
Correct information you previously provided
Remove information you submitted
Stop sending email communications
Address questions about how your information is being used
Some information may need to be retained when required for legal, financial, security, or administrative purposes.
Children’s Privacy
Vital Words is not intentionally designed to collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.
If you believe a child has submitted personal information improperly, please contact us so we can review and remove it when appropriate.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Vital Words may update this Privacy Policy as our website, services, or legal requirements change.
Any updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact Vital Words through our website:
VitalWords.org/contact-us/
Vital Words
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Christian Ministry
EIN: 99-3486532