EFFECTIVE DATE: February 14, 2026

Aurora Ministries (“Aurora Ministries,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, submit forms, sign up for updates, register for events, apply to volunteer, or make a donation.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Contact information: name, email address, phone number, mailing address.

• Form and inquiry information: details you submit through contact, partnership, volunteer, prayer list, grant inquiry, or other forms.

• Donation and transaction information: donation amount, date, and related details. Payment card information is processed by our third-party payment processor(s) (currently Zeffy) and is not stored by Aurora Ministries.

• Communications: emails, texts (SMS), and other communications you send to us or receive from us.

• Website usage information: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages viewed, referring/exit pages, and approximate location derived from IP.

• Cookies and similar technologies: cookies, pixels, and related tools used for analytics, site functionality, and marketing.

HOW WE USE INFORMATION

We may use information to:

• Provide and improve our website, programs, and services

• Respond to inquiries and route messages to the appropriate team

• Process and acknowledge donations and provide donation receipts

• Send updates, newsletters, event information, and ministry communications

• Communicate by email, phone, or SMS (with your consent where required)

• Manage volunteers, partners, grant conversations, and event registrations

• Maintain safety, prevent fraud, and protect our rights and mission

• Comply with legal, accounting, and reporting obligations

SMS/TEXT MESSAGING

If you provide your phone number and opt in to receive SMS messages, you consent to receive messages related to Aurora Ministries (including updates, reminders, and responses to your inquiry). Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP (or by contacting us).

COOKIES AND ANALYTICS

We may use cookies and similar technologies to operate our site, understand usage, and improve performance. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

• Service providers who help us operate (website hosting, email/SMS platforms, analytics, forms, CRM tools, and donation processors)

• Payment processors to complete donations (e.g., Zeffy)

• Professional advisors (legal, accounting) as needed

• Government or regulators if required by law

• In connection with safety and legal enforcement to prevent fraud or protect rights

DONOR PRIVACY

We aim to honor donor privacy and use donor information for ministry purposes and stewardship communications. If you have questions about donor communications preferences, contact us using the information below.

DATA RETENTION

We retain information as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including to comply with legal, accounting, and reporting requirements.

SECURITY

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

YOUR CHOICES MAY

Depending on how you interact with us, you may:

• Opt out of marketing emails using the unsubscribe link

• Opt out of SMS by replying STOP

• Request access, correction, or deletion of certain information (subject to legal exceptions)

WYOMING AND U.S. VISITORS

Aurora Ministries is based in Wyoming and operates in the United States. If you access the site from outside the U.S., you understand your information may be processed in the U.S.

CONTACT US

Aurora Ministries

[email protected]