Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 24, 2026

First Refuge Ministries (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit First Refuge Ministries Website (the “Site”), engage with our online forms, register for events, subscribe to communications, or give online.

By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when interacting with the Site or with us, such as:

Contact Information

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

Communications and Engagement

  • Prayer requests

  • Newsletter or eNews subscriptions

  • Messages submitted through contact or registration forms

Online Giving and Event Registration

  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

  • Billing address

  • Gift amount and designation

Usage Data

We may automatically collect certain information when you visit the Site, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of visit

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and prayer requests

  • Send you newsletters, updates, and ministry communications

  • Process online giving and event registrations

  • Improve our website and online experience

  • Provide relevant ministry resources and information

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to outside parties for marketing purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and collect usage statistics. Cookies help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve functionality and content.

You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect certain features on the Site.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to assist with:

  • Email distribution

  • Payment processing

  • Website hosting and analytics

  • Event or form management

These providers may collect data on our behalf, and we require that they protect it and use it only for authorized purposes.

5. How We Protect Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Choices

Communication Preferences:
You may opt out of email communications at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in any email or by contacting us directly.

Access and Updates:
You may contact us to review, update, or correct your personal information.

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us to have it removed.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

First Refuge Ministries

Email: info@firstrm.org
Phone: 940-484-4384
Address: 1701 Broadway St. Denton, TX 76201