Privacy policy.

MAKE JESUS KNOWN

INTERNATIONAL PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 12/22/2025

Make Jesus Known (“Make Jesus Known,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose information through our website (makejesusknown.co), forms, communications, events, and ministry activities.

This Policy applies to all visitors subject to the limitations described below.

By accessing our website, submitting information, attending an event, or communicating with us, you consent to this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy may change. Your continued use of this Website after we make changes is deemed to be acceptance of those changes, so please check the Policy periodically for updates.

1. ORGANIZATION INFORMATION

Organization Name: Make Jesus Known
Address: 10019 206th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98053, USA
Email: info@makejesusknown.co
Website: https://makejesusknown.co

2. PRIMARY JURISDICTION & GOVERNING LAW

Make Jesus Known is a United States–based religious nonprofit organization operating primarily within the United States.

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Washington and applicable United States federal law, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

By using our services from outside the United States, you:

  • Acknowledge your data may be processed in the U.S.

  • Agree that any disputes or claims will be handled under U.S. law

  • Agree to submit complaints directly to Make Jesus Known first

Nothing in this Policy is intended to submit Make Jesus Known to the general jurisdiction of foreign courts or regulators where not otherwise required by law.

3. INTERNATIONAL USERS

We welcome international visitors. However:

  • We do not actively target or market specifically to international residents

  • Paricipation is voluntary

  • Submission of personal data constitutes explicit consent to U.S. processing

Where required by applicable law, we honor limited international privacy rights as described below.

4. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

A. Information You may Voluntarily Provide

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Date of Birth

  • Gender

  • Church or organizational affiliation

  • Event registration details

  • Form submissions, surveys, or inquiries

  • Additional information as needed or desired from form submissions

B. Communications & Marketing Data

  • Email communications

  • SMS text messaging (via Clearstream or similar platforms)

C. Technical & Usage Data

  • IP address

  • Browser and device information

  • Pages visited and engagement data

  • Cookies and analytics data

5. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (INCLUDING GDPR)

Where applicable (including for EU residents), we process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Consent (e.g., submitting forms, opting into SMS or email)

  • Legitimate interests (ministry communication, outreach, reporting, security)

  • Legal obligations (where required)

If you do not consent, you should not submit personal information.

6. SMS & EMAIL MARKETING (INCLUDING INTERNATIONAL CONSENT)

By submitting your phone number or email address, you expressly consent to receive:

  • Ministry updates

  • Event notifications

  • Marketing and outreach communications

  • Other communication deemed necessary by Make Jesus Known

Message frequency may vary.
Standard message and data rates may apply.

Opt-Out

  • SMS: Reply STOP

  • Email: Use unsubscribe link or contact us

Consent may be withdrawn at any time.

7. PHOTOS, VIDEOS & MEDIA USAGE (GLOBAL)

By attending events, participating in programs, or submitting content, you grant Make Jesus Known a worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free license to use your likeness, image, voice, and participation in:

  • Social media

  • Website content

  • Promotional materials

  • Church services

  • Marketing campaigns

  • Annual reports

  • Print and digital publications

This includes adults and minors accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

No compensation is provided.

8. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our website is not intended for children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without parental involvement. If such information is identified, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.

9. COOKIES & ANALYTICS

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve functionality

  • Analyze engagement

  • Enhance outreach

You may disable cookies via browser settings.
We do not respond to “Do Not Track” signals.

10. DATA TRANSFERS (INTERNATIONAL)

If you are located outside the United States, your information will be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

By submitting information, you explicitly consent to this transfer.

11. DATA SHARING

We may share information:

  • With service providers (email, SMS, analytics) solely to support ministry operations

  • To comply with legal obligations

  • To protect rights, safety, or property

We do not sell personal information.

12. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal data only as long as reasonably necessary for ministry, communication, reporting, and legal purposes.

INFORMATION SHARING & DISCLOSURE

A. Internal Ministry Data Sharing

Make Jesus Known may share personal information internally among its leadership, staff, volunteers, contractors, and affiliated ministries as reasonably necessary to operate our programs, events, communications, and outreach efforts.

B. Third-Party Websites & Links

Our website and communications may include links to third-party websites, plug-ins, applications, or external giving platforms.

When you click on those links or interact with those services:

  • You may allow third parties to collect or receive data about you

  • We do not control those third parties

  • We are not responsible for their privacy practices

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

C. Service Providers (“Processors”)

Make Jesus Known may engage trusted third-party service providers (“Service Providers”) to perform services on our behalf, including but not limited to:

  • SMS and text messaging platforms (e.g., Clearstream)

  • Email marketing services

  • Website hosting and analytics

  • Event registration tools

  • Media hosting and communication platforms

These Service Providers are authorized to access personal information only as necessary to perform services for Make Jesus Known and are contractually required to protect the information and use it solely for the specified purposes.

D. Text Message Consent Protection

We do not sell or rent your SMS opt-in consent, phone number, or text messaging authorization.

E. Aggregated & De-Identified Data

We may share aggregated or de-identified information (such as attendance statistics, geographic trends, or engagement metrics) with partners, supporters, or sponsors for reporting and ministry impact purposes.

F. Event, Program & Registration Partners

For certain events, programs, or ministry initiatives, Make Jesus Known may partner with third parties to provide registration tools, resources, or services.

In such cases, we may share limited personal information (such as name and contact details) solely as necessary to deliver the requested service.

G. Legal & Safety Disclosures

We may disclose personal information when we believe, in good faith, that such disclosure is necessary to:

  • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, subpoenas, or legal processes

  • Enforce our terms, policies, or agreements

  • Protect the rights, property, safety, or security of Make Jesus Known, our participants, or others

  • Detect, prevent, or address fraud, abuse, or technical or security issues

13. INTERNATIONAL RIGHTS (LIMITED)

Depending on your location, you may request:

  • Access to your data

  • Correction of inaccuracies

  • Deletion (subject to legal and operational needs)

  • Withdrawal of consent

All requests must be submitted to info@makejesusknown.co and will be handled in accordance with U.S. law and applicable international requirements where strictly required.

14. COMPLAINTS & DISPUTES

All privacy-related complaints must be submitted directly to Make Jesus Known first.

We do not voluntarily submit to foreign dispute resolution bodies or regulators unless legally required.

15. POLICY CHANGES

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on our website and become effective upon posting.

16. CONTACT INFORMATION

Make Jesus Known
10019 206th Ave NE
Redmond, WA 98053, USA
📧 info@makejesusknown.co