PRIVACY POLICY

Don Bushnell Ministries ("DBM," "we," "our," or "us") is a 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization based in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.  We operate this website, ReachDBM.com, to serve pastors, ministry leaders, churches, and partners.  We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we collect and use it.

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1.  Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website, register for events, submit contact forms, or make donations:
 

• Information you provide directly:

  • Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address

  • Church or ministry name and role/title

  • Payment information submitted through third-party donation or registration processors (we do not store payment card data directly)

  • Messages, prayer requests, or other content you submit through contact or inquiry forms

  • Registration details for events, retreats, or workshops (e.g., Heart & Sound Workshop, Pastoral Renewal retreats)

• Information collected automatically:

  • IP address and browser/device type

  • Pages visited, links clicked, and time spent on site

  • Referring URLs and general geographic location (city/region level)

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy below)

• Information from third parties:

  • If you interact with our social media pages or embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos), those platforms may share limited data with us in accordance with their own privacy policies.

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2.  How We Use Your Information

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• We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide ministry support

  • Process event registrations, retreat bookings, and donations

  • Send updates, newsletters, event announcements, and ministry resources you have requested

  • Improve our website and ministry offerings

  • Fulfill our legal obligations as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, including donor acknowledgment letters

  • Maintain the security and integrity of our website

• We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing or commercial purposes.

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3.  How We Share Your Information

 

• We share personal information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party platforms (such as payment processors, email marketing services, and event registration tools) solely to operate our ministry.  These providers are contractually bound to protect your data.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to a valid legal process.

  • Ministry Partners: With your explicit consent, we may share information with vetted ministry or partner organizations.

  • Organizational Transfers: In the unlikely event of a merger, acquisition, or reorganization of the ministry, your information may be transferred as part of that process, and you will be notified.

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4.  Donations and Financial Information

Donations made through our website are processed by secure third-party payment processors.  We receive a record of your donation (name, amount, date) for the purpose of issuing charitable contribution acknowledgments as required by IRS regulations for 501(c)3 organizations.  We do not store full credit card or bank account numbers on our servers.

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5.  Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or provide your email address, you may receive periodic communications about ministry updates, events, and resources.  You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or by contacting us directly.

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6.  Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13.  We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.  If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

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7.  Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information.  However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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8.  Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (including partner ministries, social media platforms, and resource providers).  We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.

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9.  Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your information.  To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address below.

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10.  Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.  The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes.  Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

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11.  Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

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