Watered Root Ministries – Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 2025
 

Watered Root Ministries (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information when you visit www.thewateredroot.com or interact with our ministry.
 

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

Information You Voluntarily Provide

• Your name

• Email address

• Messages submitted through the Contact form

• Questions submitted through the Ask a Pastor form

• Email newsletter sign-up information

• Wedding or premarital counseling inquiries
   

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the site, our system may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device type

• Pages visited

• Time and date of visit

• General location (not precise address)

This data is used only for website functionality and analytics.
 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to your messages or questions

• Provide pastoral guidance when requested

• Process wedding and premarital counseling inquiries

• Send newsletters if you choose to subscribe

• Improve our website’s performance and user experience

• Protect the security and integrity of the site

We do not sell, rent, or trade your information with any third parties.
 

3. How We Store and Protect Your Information

We take appropriate security measures to protect your data, including:

• Secure servers

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS)

• Password-protected accounts

• Limited internal access

Although no internet system is 100% secure, we make every reasonable effort to protect your information.
 

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information only in these situations:

A. With Your Permission

For example, if you request premarital counseling and we need to coordinate a referral or schedule.

B. With Service Providers

Trusted companies that help us operate our website, such as:

• Wix (website hosting)

• Email newsletter services (if used in the future)

These providers only have access to what’s necessary to perform their services.

C. If Required by Law

Only when legally obligated.

We never sell or share data for marketing by third parties.
 

5. Email Newsletter

If you subscribe to our email list:

• You will only receive ministry updates, teaching content, and announcements

• You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in any email

We fully respect your inbox and your privacy.
 

6. Cookies

This site may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences

• Improve site performance

• Provide anonymous usage analytics

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
 

7. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed to children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
 

8. External Links

Our site may contain links to:

• Social media platforms

• Other ministries

• External content

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites.
 

9. Your Rights

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

• Access your personal information

• Request corrections

• Request deletion

• Unsubscribe from communications

To make a request, contact us at:

pastorsteve@thewateredroot.com
 

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
 

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Watered Root Ministries
pastorsteve@thewateredroot.com
www.thewateredroot.com