Privacy Policy

Christian Military Fellowship (CMF)
Effective Date: March 31, 2026

Our Commitment to You

Christian Military Fellowship (“CMF,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your trust. We are committed to protecting your personal information and using it responsibly in support of our mission to serve the military community through faith in Jesus Christ.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

Name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number
Prayer requests or messages submitted through forms
Donation-related information

We may also collect limited technical information automatically, such as:

IP address
Browser type
Pages visited on our website
General location information

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to inquiries and prayer requests
Communicate with you about CMF programs and ministry updates
Process donations and provide receipts
Improve our website and ministry services
Share relevant ministry opportunities and resources

No Selling or Sharing of Personal Information

CMF does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

We only share information when necessary to operate our ministry and services, or to comply with legal obligations, such as with trusted service providers described below.

Third-Party Service Providers

CMF uses trusted third-party providers to support our operations:

Stripe – for secure payment processing
Give Lively – for donation processing and fundraising tools
Vanco (E-services) – for electronic giving and recurring donations
PayPal – for donation processing
Wix – for website hosting and functionality
Substack – for email communications and newsletters

These providers may collect and process your information in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable laws. CMF does not control how these third parties use your data beyond what is necessary to provide their services.

Donations and Payment Information

When you make a donation:

Your payment information is processed securely through third-party providers such as Stripe, Give Lively, Vanco (E-services), and PayPal
In limited cases, donors may voluntarily provide payment information directly to CMF for processing at their request. In such cases, CMF takes reasonable measures to handle this information securely and to limit access appropriately.

Email Communications

If you provide your email address, you may receive:

Ministry updates
Prayer communications
Event or program information

We may use third-party platforms such as Substack to manage email communications and newsletters.

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in emails or by contacting us directly.

Cookies and Website Usage

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

Improve website functionality
Understand how visitors use the site

You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer.

Analytics, Cookies, and Advertising

CMF uses third-party tools to understand how our website is used and to improve our outreach and communications. These tools may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and general location data.

We may use services such as:

Google Analytics – to understand website traffic and usage
Google Ads – to share ministry resources and outreach opportunities

These tools, along with services provided through Wix and Substack, may use cookies or similar technologies to collect and analyze information about how users interact with the website.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. You may also opt out of certain tracking features through tools provided by Google and other platforms.

We use these tools to better steward our outreach efforts and connect individuals with ministry resources that may be helpful to them.

Data Security

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Access to personal information is limited to those who need it to perform ministry and administrative functions.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Third-Party Links and External Organizations

Our website may reference or link to third-party organizations, resources, or partners.

CMF is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

Your Choices

You may:

Request to update or correct your information
Opt out of communications
Contact us with questions about your data

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

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

Christian Military Fellowship
PO Box 449
Veradale, WA 99037-0449
Office@cmfhq.org