Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2/15/2026
Who we are
Starting With Jesus ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the trust of families, children, and supporters who visit our website.
Our website address is: https://www.startingwithjesus.com
We provide Bible-based resources for children, families, and educators.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect and prevent spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to a profile image service to see if you are using it. After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Email addresses provided when leaving comments are not displayed publicly.
Because our website provides resources for children, we encourage parents and guardians to supervise children’s online activity. If you believe a child has provided personal information through comments, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from images on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when leaving another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie will be set to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, cookies may be set to save your login information and display preferences. Login cookies typically last for a limited time unless you select a persistent login option. If you log out, these cookies will be removed.
Cookies may also be used to improve website functionality, security, and performance.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles and pages on this site may include embedded content (for example, videos, images, or articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited the other website directly.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, include additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with embedded content.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
Donations and communications
If you choose to make a donation or subscribe to receive communications from us, your contact information may be collected and stored securely through trusted third-party service providers.
This information may be used to:
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Process donations
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Provide donation receipts
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Send ministry updates or requested communications
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Respond to inquiries
We do not store full credit card information on our servers.
You may unsubscribe from communications at any time using the unsubscribe link provided or by contacting us directly.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Your information may be shared only with trusted service providers who assist in operating the website, processing donations, managing communications, or maintaining website security. These providers are required to protect your information.
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata may be retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
If you subscribe to communications or make a donation, your information may be retained as needed for administrative, legal, and ministry purposes.
If users register on our website (if applicable), we store the personal information they provide in their user profile. Users can request to view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for usernames. Website administrators can also access and manage that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have left comments, subscribed to communications, or provided personal information, you may request:
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An exported file of the personal data we hold about you
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That we erase any personal data we hold about you
This does not include data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
To request access or deletion, please contact us at:
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Data may also be processed through secure third-party providers that assist with website operation, communications, donations, and security.
Children’s privacy
Our website provides Bible resources intended for children, families, and educators.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without parental consent.
Children may view content without providing personal information.
If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us at [email protected] and we will promptly remove it.
Protecting children’s privacy is very important to us.
Contact information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Starting With Jesus
[email protected]
https://www.startingwithjesus.com