Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 5th, 2025

AdventTruth.org is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, engage with our content, or use our services. We aim to be transparent and provide you with control over your data.

By using AdventTruth.org, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. What Information Do We Collect?

We collect information from you in several ways, depending on how you interact with our website.

a) Information You Voluntarily Provide:

• Contact Forms & Inquiries: When you contact us through our “Contact” page, send us an email, or use any inquiry forms, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide in your message.
• Donations: If you choose to donate, you may be asked to provide payment information (handled by secure third-party processors, as detailed below), your name, and contact details.
• Newsletter Sign-ups: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
• Community Engagement: If you participate in our “Join the Movement” or “Great Controversy Book Club” sections, or engage with our social media links, you may provide information directly to those platforms.

b) Information Collected Automatically:

• Usage Data: We may collect information about how you use our website, including the pages you visit, the links you click, the time you spend on the site, and your general geographic location (based on IP address). This helps us understand which content is most valuable and how to improve our site.
• Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access our website, such as your browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Like many websites, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your browser that allow us to remember your preferences, track website usage, and provide personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How Do We Use Your Information?

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Respond to Your Inquiries: To answer your questions, provide information, and fulfill your requests made through our contact forms or email.
• To Provide and Improve Our Services: To operate and maintain our website, deliver content, and make improvements based on user feedback and usage patterns.
• To Communicate with You: To send you our newsletter, updates about our ministry, and information about events or resources that may be of interest to you (if you have opted in).
• To Process Donations: To securely process your financial contributions and acknowledge your generosity.
• To Analyze Website Performance: To understand how our website is used, identify popular content, and improve user experience.
• To Ensure Website Security: To monitor for and prevent fraudulent activity or unauthorized access.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We may use third-party service providers to assist us with certain operations, such as website hosting, email delivery, analytics, and payment processing. These providers are only authorized to use your information to perform services for us and are obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your data.
• For Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid request from a governmental authority.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with your explicit consent for any other purpose.
• In the Event of a Business Transfer: If AdventTruth.org is sold, merged, or otherwise transferred, your information may be transferred to the new entity as part of the transaction, provided they agree to adhere to this Privacy Policy.

4. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., YouTube, Facebook, Substack, Google Play). These links are provided for your convenience and information. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these Third Parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party website you visit.

Example of Third-Party Integrations Mentioned:

• YouTube: For video content.
• Facebook: For community discussions and updates.
• Substack: For newsletters and prophecy updates.
• Google Play/Apple App Store: For the Sabbath Truth app.
• Payment Processors: For donations, we will use a secure and reputable third-party payment gateway (e.g., Stripe, PayPal), which will have its own privacy policy governing the handling of your financial information.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Data Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable laws (such as GDPR and CCPA), you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You may request that we delete your personal information under certain circumstances.
• Restriction of Processing: You can request that we limit the way we use your personal information.
• Data Portability: You may have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Object to Processing: You can object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes or on other grounds.
• Withdraw Consent: If we are processing your information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

7. International Data Transfers

The information we collect may be stored and processed in countries other than your own. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. We will take steps to ensure your personal data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the “Last Updated” date at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.