Effective Date: January 15, 2025
Organization Name: Sozo Ministries, Inc.
At Sozo Ministries, Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “the ministry”), we are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data.
We collect and securely store personal information submitted voluntarily, including:
Name, email address, mailing address, phone number
Donation amounts and giving history
Testimonies (only with express permission for promotional use)
For missionary team members: passport details, background information, religious affiliation, and relevant medical information for insurance and emergency purposes
We use your personal data solely for ministry purposes, including:
Email communication and ministry updates
Donation receipts, year-end giving statements, and financial transparency
Travel arrangements and emergency care (for short-term missionary teams)
Legal reporting requirements, such as IRS filings for U.S. donors
Email campaigns are only sent to users who subscribe or donate.
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email.
Social media updates may appear publicly on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
SMS or phone communications are only initiated in response to direct messages from partners, donors, or interested individuals. We do not use automated phone or SMS campaigns.
We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties or advertisers.
We do not use third-party analytics tools on our website.
All donation and payment processing is handled by secure third-party platforms (Tithe.ly, PayPal, Zelle). We do notstore or access your credit/debit card information directly.
Our website and communications may include embedded tools (e.g., YouTube videos, Facebook/Instagram links), which may collect limited user data per their own privacy policies.
We take appropriate precautions to protect your information and limit access to those serving in authorized roles within the ministry. Sensitive documents (e.g., missionary medical forms) are stored securely and accessed only when necessary.
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us at:
These Terms and Conditions govern your engagement with Sozo Ministries, Inc., including interactions via our website, email communication, social media, and any donation or volunteer activity.
By subscribing to our emails, donating, or engaging with our ministry platforms, you agree:
To receive ministry-related communication from us
That all communication is ministry-related, non-commercial, and intended for spiritual growth, transparency, or mission updates
Donors and partners who create accounts via Tithe.ly are responsible for managing their login credentials and preferences
Unsubscribing from emails does not delete your giving records or account access
All materials shared via email or social media are the intellectual property of Sozo Ministries, Inc. and may not be reproduced or distributed without permission
Personal testimonies are only shared publicly with express written consent
Short-term mission team members agree to share necessary information (e.g., passports, medical needs) for travel and insurance processing
All such information is handled securely and used solely for the purposes of your trip and safety
Sozo Ministries, Inc. is not liable for any loss, injury, or damages resulting from your use of external platforms (e.g., Facebook, PayPal, YouTube)
We are not responsible for data handling policies of third-party service providers, including donation and communication platforms
These policies may be updated periodically. You will be notified of significant changes via email or website notice.