Effective Date: 12.12.2025
The Church of God of Prophecy (“COGOP,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you access or use our website, online learning platform, courses, training programs, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).
By using the Services, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the Services who are 18 years of age or older and reside in the United States, including the State of Tennessee.
Minors under the age of 18 are not permitted to use or enroll in the Services.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
a. Personal Information
- Full name
- Email address
- Mailing address (if applicable)
- Phone number (optional)
- Account login credentials
- Ministry or organizational affiliation (optional)
b. Payment Information
Payments are processed through secure third-party providers. We do not store full credit card or banking information.
c. Usage & Technical Information
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and actions taken
- Login dates and activity history
d. User-Submitted Content
- Course responses or assessments
- Discussion board posts or comments
- Messages sent through the platform
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and manage access to the Services
- Process registrations and payments
- Communicate regarding courses, updates, and support
- Improve platform functionality and content
- Ensure compliance with our Terms of Service
- Maintain platform security and integrity
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal information based on:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract (course enrollment)
- Legitimate organizational and ministry interests
- Compliance with legal obligations
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember user preferences
- Track site performance and analytics
- Improve user experience
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.
6. Sharing of Information
We may share information only with:
- Trusted service providers (hosting, payment processing, analytics)
- Legal authorities when required by law
- Internal staff or ministry leadership as necessary to operate the Services
All third-party providers are required to maintain appropriate data protection standards.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy
- Comply with legal and ministry record-keeping requirements
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
9. Your Rights (U.S. & Tennessee Residents)
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data, subject to legal limitations
- Opt out of non-essential communications
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
10. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
The Services are not intended for children under the age of 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we discover that information has been collected from a minor, it will be deleted promptly.
11. Email Communications
You may receive transactional or informational emails related to your enrollment. You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the email.
12. Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
14. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
15. Contact Information
If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:
Church of God of Prophecy
Website: cogophr.org
Email: srising@cogop.org