Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 2, 2025
Last Reviewed: December 2, 2025

Jericho Road Ministries (“we,” “us,” “our”) is a ministry of CityJoy, a registered nonprofit organization based in Minnesota, United States. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and what choices and rights you have regarding your personal data.

By using our Website, https://www.jerichoroad.us (the “Website”), you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following ways:

Information You Provide to Us

When you:

  • Make a donation

  • Subscribe to email updates

  • Fill out a form

  • Contact us directly

  • Register for an event or volunteer opportunity

Information Collected Automatically

When you browse our Website, we may collect certain data through cookies and standard analytics tools.

Categories of Information We May Collect

Identifying Information
Examples: name, email address, mailing address, phone number.

Internet Activity
Examples: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring website, general geolocation derived from IP address, and interactions with Website features.

Donation Information
Examples: donation amount, donation history, and limited transaction details processed securely through our third-party donation processor.

We do not store complete payment information (such as full credit card or bank account numbers). All donations are processed through our third-party provider, CloverGive, which complies with applicable PCI DSS security standards. 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect to:

  • Process and acknowledge donations

  • Communicate updates, newsletters, and opportunities to get involved

  • Respond to questions or requests

  • Maintain accurate donor and supporter records

  • Improve our Website, programs, and outreach

  • Protect our organization from fraud or misuse

  • Comply with legal and financial reporting obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

3. When We Share Information

We may share information in limited situations:

Service Providers

We share information with trusted third parties who help us operate our Website and systems, including:

  • Squarespace – website hosting and analytics

  • CloverGive – donation processing and donor management

  • Mailchimp – email communications, newsletter distribution, and subscriber list management

These providers have access to personal information only as needed to perform their services and are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or when necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.

We do not share your information with other organizations for their marketing purposes.

4. Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your browser to improve your experience.
Our Website (hosted on Squarespace) uses cookies to:

  • Enhance site performance and navigation

  • Understand how visitors use the site

  • Remember user preferences

  • Support analytics and embedded media

  • Enable basic security and fraud-prevention tools

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes described in this policy

  • Comply with legal, tax, and audit obligations

  • Maintain accurate donor and operational records

When information is no longer needed, we securely delete, anonymize, or archive it according to our data retention schedule and applicable law.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information.

Information transmitted through our Website is encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. Squarespace and CloverGive maintain their own comprehensive security and compliance programs. Mailchimp maintains its own security standards for email list management and subscriber data.

If a data breach occurs involving your personal information, we will notify you in accordance with Minnesota Statutes § 325E.61 and any other applicable state or federal notification requirements.

7. International Data Transfers

Information collected through our Website may be processed in the United States or other countries. If you access the Website from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to the United States, where data protection laws may differ.

We take reasonable steps to comply with applicable international data protection laws, including GDPR where it applies based on a user’s location.

8. Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Website. Google Analytics may collect your IP address, device data, and browsing behavior through cookies.

Google’s privacy practices: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google Analytics opt-out tool: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/

If additional analytics tools are used in the future, this section will be updated. 

9. Third-Party Services and External Links

We use third-party vendors to support our operations, including:

Our Website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Your use of those sites is at your own discretion.

10. Your Rights and Choices

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

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Request corrections or updates

  • Request deletion of your information (when legally permissible)

  • Opt out of marketing communications

  • Request a copy of your data (data portability)

  • Withdraw consent for optional processing activities

You may opt out of email communications at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” or by contacting us directly. Email unsubscribes are processed through Mailchimp.

We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act and other applicable state or international privacy laws.

To make a data-related request, contact: hello@jerichoroad.us

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed to children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we discover that we have received personal information from a child, we will delete it promptly as required by law.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When updated, the Effective Date above will be revised.

For significant changes, we may provide additional notice on our Website or contact users when required by law.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Jericho Road Ministries
Email: hello@jerichoroad.us
Website: https://www.jerichoroad.us