Privacy Statement
Updated December 7, 2022
Christian Economic Forum (CEF) is an operating unit of Crown Financial Ministries. This privacy statement applies to CEF and all Crown Financial Ministries entities and programs.
This privacy statement pertains to the activities of Crown Financial Ministries and its operating units and programs, including but not limited to Christian Economic Forum, Career Direct, MoneyLife, and I Was Hungry (collectively referred to as "Crown").
Crown is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy statement describes how Crown collects, uses, and shares the personal information you provide to us. It also describes the choices available to you regarding the use of your personal information and the steps you can take to access this information and to request that we correct or delete it.
Our Privacy Policy is to inform you of the data we collect from you, the purpose of its collection, the individuals or entities with whom we share the data, how you can correct the data, and how you can request its deletion.
Crown has certified to the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework as set forth by the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the collection, use, and retention of personal data from European Union member countries. Crown has certified that it adheres to the Privacy Shield Principles of Notice, Choice, Accountability for Onward Transfer, Security, Data Integrity and Purpose Limitation, Access, and Recourse, Enforcement, and Liability. If there is any conflict between the policies in this privacy statement and the Privacy Shield Principles, the Privacy Shield Principles shall govern.
Crown is subject to the investigatory and enforcement authority of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
In compliance with the EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield Principles, Crown commits to resolve complaints about your privacy and our collection or use of your personal information. European Union or Swiss individuals with inquiries or complaints regarding this privacy policy should first contact Crown using the information provided in the Contact Information section below. Crown has further committed to refer unresolved privacy complaints under the EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield Principles to BBB EU Privacy Shield, a non-profit alternative dispute resolution provider located in the United States.
In compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Crown has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) responsible for overseeing how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. The DPO ensures that our data processing activities are carried out in accordance with applicable data protection laws. If you have any questions or concerns about how your personal data is handled, you may contact our DPO using the information provided in the Contact Information section below.
Entities Collecting Personal Information
Personal information may be collected by the following entities that operate under Crown Financial Ministries:
- Christian Economic Forum (CEF)
- Career Direct
- MoneyLife
- I Was Hungry
Each of these entities may collect personal information through their respective websites, events, applications, and correspondence.
Contacting Crown
If you have questions or concerns about this privacy statement, your personal data, or Crown's data practices, you may contact Crown's Data Protection Officer:
Crown Financial Ministries
Attn: Data Protection Officer
8351 E Walker Springs Lane, Suite 403
Knoxville, TN 37923
Telephone: 1-800-722-1976
Email: customercare@crown.org
You may also reach us by email at the address listed on our website or by using the contact form accessible from any page on this site.
Awareness
Crown provides this privacy statement to make you aware of our privacy practices and of the choices you can make about the way your information is collected and used. We make this statement readily available on our websites and through our communications.
Collection of Your Personal Information
Crown collects personal information when you voluntarily provide it to us, such as when you register for events, subscribe to newsletters, make a donation, purchase products, create an account, or contact us with inquiries. The types of personal information we may collect include your name, postal address, email address, telephone number, and payment information necessary to process transactions.
We may also collect certain information automatically when you visit our websites, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and information about how you interact with our websites. This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to improve our websites and your experience.
Sharing Your Personal Information
Crown does not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We may share your personal information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our websites, conducting our activities, or serving you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
We may also disclose your personal information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others' rights, property, or safety. In cases of onward transfer to third parties of data of EU or Swiss individuals received pursuant to the EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield, Crown is potentially liable.
Using Your Personal Information
Crown uses the personal information you provide to us for the following purposes:
- To process your donations and transactions
- To provide you with the products, services, and information you request
- To communicate with you about events, programs, and ministry updates
- To send you newsletters and other communications you have opted into
- To improve our websites, programs, and services
- To personalize your experience on our websites
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
- To protect the security and integrity of our websites and operations
We will retain your personal information only for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy statement, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Retention of Your Personal Information
Crown retains your personal information for as long as your account is active, as needed to provide you services, or as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When personal information is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was collected, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies.
Managing Your Personal Information
You have the right to access, correct, update, or request deletion of your personal information at any time. You may do so by contacting us using the information provided in the Contact Information section below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in each email or by contacting us directly. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you transactional or administrative messages related to your account or prior transactions.
Under the GDPR, EU individuals have additional rights including the right to data portability, the right to restrict processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Online Advertising
Crown may use third-party advertising partners to display ads on other websites based on your prior visits to our websites. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities over time and across different websites to provide you with relevant advertisements.
You may opt out of interest-based advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) at www.aboutads.info/choices or through the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) at www.networkadvertising.org/choices.
Security of Your Personal Information
Crown takes the security of your personal information seriously. We implement a variety of security measures, including encryption, access controls, and secure server infrastructure, to maintain the safety of your personal information. When you enter sensitive information such as payment details on our forms, we encrypt the transmission of that information using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Changes to This Statement
Crown reserves the right to modify this privacy statement at any time. If we make material changes to this statement, we will notify you by updating the date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, through additional notice such as email notification. We encourage you to review this privacy statement periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal information.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy statement or our handling of your personal information, please contact us:
Attn: Data Protection Officer
PO Box 100
Gainesville, GA 30503
United States
You may also use the contact form available on this website by clicking "Contact" in the footer.
European Union or Swiss individuals with unresolved complaints may also contact BBB EU Privacy Shield for assistance.