Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Square Peg Ministries (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://squarepegfits.org (the “Service”).

This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

We use your data to provide and improve our Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy, terms used here have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions available on our website.

Payments & Refunds

We may accept major credit cards and other approved payment methods for donations, registrations, and program fees. Refund requests may be submitted through our website contact form.

Information Collection and Use

We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you.

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

While using our Service, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you (“Personal Data”). This may include, but is not limited to:

  • Email address

  • First and last name

  • Phone number

  • Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal Code, City

  • Cookies and Usage Data

SMS Messaging Terms & Conditions

1. Description of SMS Use Cases

By opting in to receive SMS messages from Square Peg Ministries, you agree to receive text messages related to our programs, events, services, and mission. These messages may include, but are not limited to:

  • Event confirmations and reminders

  • Program updates and notifications

  • Volunteer or participant communications

  • Customer or community support messages

  • Promotional announcements, fundraising campaigns, or ministry updates

  • Follow-up messages related to forms, inquiries, or registrations

Message frequency may vary based on your interaction with us.

2. Opt-Out Instructions

You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time:

  • Reply STOP to unsubscribe

  • Reply HELP for assistance

After opting out, you may receive one final message confirming your unsubscribe request. No further messages will be sent unless you re-opt in.

3. Customer Support Contact

For help or questions regarding SMS communications:

  • Reply HELP to any text message

  • Contact us through our website contact page

4. Message & Data Rates Disclosure

Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan. Square Peg Ministries is not responsible for any charges incurred from receiving SMS messages.

5. Carrier Liability Disclaimer

Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Delivery is subject to carrier network availability and performance.

6. Age Restriction (18+)

By opting in to receive SMS messages, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or have consent from a parent or legal guardian.

7. Privacy Commitment

Your privacy is important to us. We do not sell or share your mobile number with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Usage Data

We may collect information on how the Service is accessed and used (“Usage Data”). This may include:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited

  • Time and date of visit

  • Time spent on pages

  • Device identifiers and diagnostic data

Tracking & Cookies Data

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity and hold certain information.

You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. If cookies are disabled, some portions of the Service may not function properly.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Session Cookies — to operate our Service

  • Preference Cookies — to remember settings

  • Security Cookies — for protection and security

Use of Data

Square Peg Ministries uses collected data to:

  • Provide and maintain the Service

  • Notify you about changes

  • Allow participation in interactive features

  • Provide support

  • Improve programs and services

  • Monitor usage

  • Detect and prevent technical issues

Transfer of Data

Your information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside your state or country where data protection laws may differ.

If you are outside the United States and provide information to us, you consent to the transfer and processing of data in the United States.

We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is handled securely.

Disclosure of Data

We may disclose Personal Data if necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Protect our rights or property

  • Investigate wrongdoing

  • Protect the safety of users or the public

  • Protect against legal liability

Security of Data

We use commercially reasonable measures to protect your Personal Data, but no internet transmission or storage method is 100% secure.

Service Providers

We may use third-party companies to support our Service (such as payment processors, communication tools, or analytics providers). These providers only access data necessary to perform their services.

Analytics

We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how our Service is used. These services collect information about website traffic and usage patterns. Users can opt out through browser settings or analytics opt-out tools.

Links to Other Sites

Our Service may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Children’s Privacy

Our Service does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18 without parental consent. If we learn we have collected such data without proper consent, we will remove it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the contact page on our website.