Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 02/09/2026
Website: thomasernst.online
Ministry Name: Thomas Ernst Ministries

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At Thomas Ernst Ministries, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. We collect only the information necessary to provide audio sermons, ministry updates, and related services. We do not sell your personal information.

Information We Collect

   Information You Provide Voluntarily

•           Name
•           Email address
•           Mailing address (if you request physical materials)
•           Donation information
•           Prayer requests or messages submitted through contact forms

   Automatically Collected Information
      When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

•           IP address
•           Browser type
•           Device information
•           Pages visited
•           Time spent on the site
•           Referring website

     This information is used to improve website performance and user experience.

How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

•      Provide access to audio sermons

•      Send ministry updates or newsletters (if you opt in)

•      Respond to inquiries or prayer requests

•      Process donations

•      Improve our website and outreach efforts

•      Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies or similar technologies to:

•      Analyze website traffic

•      Remember user preferences

•      Improve website functionality

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

If we use third-party analytics tools such as Google Analytics, those providers may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services to operate our website, such as:

•     Website hosting providers

•     Email newsletter services

•     Donation processing platforms (e.g., Stripe or PayPal)

•     Audio hosting platforms

These service providers have access only to the information necessary to perform their services and are expected to protect your data.

Donations and Financial Information

If you make a donation, your payment information is processed securely by a third-party payment processor. We do not store full credit card information on our servers.
Donation records may be retained for accounting and legal compliance purposes.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or updates, you may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly.
We will not send unsolicited marketing emails.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

International Visitors

If you access our website from outside United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in United States, where data protection laws may differ.

Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

•      Access the personal information we hold about you

•      Request correction of inaccurate information

•      Request deletion of your data

•      Withdraw consent for email communications

To make a request, contact us at: info@thomasernst.online 

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Information

Thomas Ernst Ministries
info@thomasernst.online