Privacy Policy Life Shield Ministries Effective: May 10, 2026
This privacy policy for Life Shield Ministries (“we,” “us,” or “our”) describes how and why we might collect and share information from individuals who visit lifeshieldministries.com, as well as individuals who contact us through other means such as our contact form/e-mail, social media message, calling, and texting. We respect the privacy of every individual who contacts us via our website, helpline, social media or email. We use Your Personal Data to provide service and identify any risks or potential fraud. By using the service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our privacy policy, please do not use our services. By using the service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
While using our service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information. This information can include details such as your email address, full name, phone number, or photo identification, among others.
In certain cases, individuals who interact with Life Shield Ministries may provide ministry-specific personal information. This information may include, but is not limited to, details about a person's health history, as well as information regarding their family, religious beliefs, and church affiliation. This information is usually provided willingly during counseling sessions or comparable ministry interactions. Life Shield Ministries treats this ministry-specific data with the utmost respect and confidentiality, recognizing the sensitive nature of personal health and affiliation information shared within the context of counseling.
Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service. Usage Data may include information such as Your Device's Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that You visit, the time and date of Your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.
Our website uses “cookies” to enhance your experience. These files help us understand how visitors interact with our resources so we can improve our services. You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser setting; however, doing so may affect your ability to use certain features of our site.
Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone who is under 16 years old. If you are a parent or guardian and discover that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us. In the event that we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under the age of 16 without parental consent verification, we will promptly take measures to delete that information from our servers. If we must rely on consent as the legal basis for processing your information and your country requires parental consent, we may request your parent's approval before collecting and using your information. Personal Information and Third-Party Marketers We do not sell or rent personal information to third-party marketers.
Our Service may include links that direct you to other websites which are not managed or operated by us. If you choose to access a link to a third-party website, you will be taken to that third party's site. We encourage you to carefully review the Privacy Policy of each website you visit, as we do not oversee and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of any third-party websites or services.
Every form of communication, including emails, social media messages, helpline interactions, text messages, and phone calls, is handled with the utmost confidentiality. We recognize the importance of protecting your privacy and are committed to safeguarding the information shared through these channels. Disclosure of personal data or ministry-specific information is strictly regulated and will occur only with your explicit permission, except in circumstances where disclosure is legally required. Such instances include situations where there is a possibility of harm to yourself or others. In these cases, we are obligated to comply with legal mandates to ensure safety.
When you access the Service through a mobile device, certain information may be collected automatically. This information may include the type of mobile device you are using, your mobile device’s unique identification number, the IP address of your mobile device, your mobile operating system, the type of mobile Internet browser you use, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.
Mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text-messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties. If you wish to be removed from future communications, you can opt out by texting “STOP.”
Life Shield Ministries is a non-medical, faith-based organization. While we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality with all information you share, it is important to note that the information you provide to us is not protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). As a result, federal HIPAA regulations do not apply to our communications or records. We encourage you to keep this in mind when sharing sensitive information with our ministry.
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Whenever we make changes, we will notify you by posting the revised Privacy Policy on this page. Additionally, we will inform you about updates by sending you an email and/or displaying a prominent notice on our Service before the changes take effect. The "Last updated" date at the top of the Privacy Policy will also be revised accordingly. We recommend that you review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about any modifications. Changes to the Privacy Policy become effective as soon as they are posted on this page.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us: By email: Lifeshieldministries@hotmail.com By phone: 509-215-3522