Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
Privacy Policy – Neo Maxim Ministries Private Membership Association
1. Status as a 508(c)(1)(a) Faith-Based Ministry & Private Membership Association
Neo Maxim Ministries is a faith-based, religious, private membership association (“PMA”) operating under the protections of 508(c)(1)(a), applicable constitutional provisions, and other laws protecting freedom of religion, speech, association, and private contract.
By accessing this site and/or becoming a member, you understand and agree that:
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This ministry operates in the private domain for the benefit of its members.
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All information, programs, products, services, and communications are offered in a faith-based, educational, and ministerial capacity, not as public offerings.
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Nothing on this site is intended as public commerce, public solicitation, or a public business offering.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information in the course of operating our ministry and private membership association:
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Account & membership information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and basic profile details you voluntarily provide.
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Transaction information: Records related to donations, land-related contributions, purchases, and bookings made through our store or scheduling tools.
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Usage information: Limited technical information such as IP address, device type, pages visited, and basic analytics data collected through the site or third‑party tools.
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Communication information: Messages you send through contact forms, emails, chat tools, or member messaging systems.
All information is collected for the purpose of serving members, stewarding land and resources, and supporting the faith-centered mission of Neo Maxim Ministries.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
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Provide access to member-only content, programs, resources, and services.
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Facilitate bookings, donations, land-related contributions, purchases, and subscriptions.
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Communicate with you about your account, membership, orders, events, and ministry updates.
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Maintain, protect, and improve our online presence and member experience.
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Comply in good faith with applicable laws, record‑keeping, and stewardship responsibilities consistent with our faith-based mission.
We do not sell your personal information.
4. Third‑Party Software, Apps & Services (Important Disclaimers)
Our site may connect with or embed third‑party software and services in order to process payments, manage bookings, send emails, host content, or run the website. These may include, for example:
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Payment processors and checkout systems
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Online store and cart tools
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Booking and scheduling tools
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Email, messaging, and marketing tools
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Analytics, performance, and security tools
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Social media integrations or external links
These third‑party providers:
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Have their own terms, conditions, and privacy policies that govern how they collect, use, and store your information.
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May collect certain data directly from you or your browser (such as device data, IP address, or payment details) when you use their embedded tools on our site.
While Neo Maxim Ministries seeks to partner only with reputable providers and to configure tools in a manner consistent with our values, we do not control and are not responsible for the independent data practices, security measures, or cookies used by third‑party services.
We strongly encourage you to review any applicable third‑party privacy policies before submitting personal or payment information through those services.
5. Cookies & Similar Technologies
Our website and third‑party tools may use cookies or similar technologies to:
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Remember your preferences and login status.
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Improve site performance and security.
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Understand basic usage patterns (such as pages visited or time spent on the site).
You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how the site or certain member features function.
6. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We may share limited information:
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With third‑party service providers strictly as needed to run the site, process payments, manage bookings, or operate our membership systems.
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With internal ministry personnel, under confidentiality, for administrative, stewardship, and operational purposes.
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When reasonably necessary to protect our rights, safety, property, members, or visitors, or to comply in good faith with lawfully issued legal requests, consistent with our status as a faith-based PMA.
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
7. Data Security & Retention
We take reasonable steps, in alignment with our size and resources, to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However:
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No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
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We cannot guarantee absolute security of data processed by us or by third‑party tools.
We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary to serve our members, operate the ministry, maintain records, and fulfill stewardship obligations, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
8. Your Choices & Member Rights
Subject to the private nature of our association and applicable law, you may:
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Update your account or profile information through your member settings (where available).
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Adjust your communication preferences or opt out from certain non‑essential emails.
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Request that we review, update, or respectfully remove certain personal information, to the extent reasonably possible and consistent with our records and stewardship obligations.
To exercise any of these options, please contact us using the information provided on our site.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our online presence is not intentionally directed to children under 13 (or under the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from such children without appropriate consent where required by law. If you believe we have received such information, please contact us so we can address it.
10. Links to External Websites
Our site may contain links to external websites, platforms, or resources that are not operated by Neo Maxim Ministries. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of any third‑party websites. We encourage you to review their terms and privacy policies before using those sites.
11. Private Domain & No Legal, Tax, or Medical Advice
All content, communications, and services provided through this site are offered in a faith-based, educational, and ministerial context within a private membership association. Nothing on this site should be understood as:
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Legal, tax, financial, or medical advice;
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A substitute for independent professional counsel from a licensed professional of your choice; or
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A public offer of services to the general public.
Any decisions you make based on information here are made voluntarily and at your own discretion.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our ministry practices, tools, or legal considerations. When we update the policy, we will revise the “Last Updated” date below. Your continued use of the site or membership after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy within the private, faith-based context of our association.
Last Updated: [March 4th, 2026]
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled within Neo Maxim Ministries Private Membership Association, please contact us using the contact details provided on our website.