LEGAL

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 29, 2026

Bless The Badge Ministries, Inc. ("Bless The Badge Ministries," "Bless The Badge," "BTBM," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect personal information when you interact with the Site, register for programs, make a donation or purchase, complete a survey or application, communicate with us, or otherwise engage with our services.

This Privacy Policy applies to any website, domain, subdomain, mobile application, online community, landing page, microsite, or digital platform operated under the Bless The Badge or Tactical Relationship Training brands, whether now existing or developed in the future. Your use of the Site is also governed by the Website Terms of Use above, including the intellectual property and prohibited-use provisions.

1. Information We Collect

The information we collect depends on how you interact with us.

Information You Provide

identity and contact information, such as name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, and preferred method of contact;
law enforcement affiliation, agency or organization, role, service status, geographic area, and event or program eligibility information;
registration information, attendance records, accommodation requests, meal selections, travel-related details, and emergency contact information;
donation, purchase, billing, transaction, and tax-receipt information;
coaching, volunteer, leadership, instructor, or program application information;
survey, assessment, feedback, relationship check-in, and program outcome information;
account profile, online community activity, posts, comments, messages, and participation data;
testimonials, stories, photographs, videos, audio, or other submissions; and
communications you send to us, including support requests and correspondence.

Information Collected Automatically

Internet Protocol address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and approximate location derived from technical information;
pages viewed, links clicked, referring pages, access times, session duration, and interaction data;
cookies, pixels, tags, local storage, and similar technologies; and
log, security, fraud-prevention, and diagnostic data.

Information From Other Sources

We may receive information from service providers, event hosts, referral partners, social media platforms, payment processors, registration platforms, community platforms, analytics providers, or other organizations when permitted by law and consistent with their policies. We may combine that information with information we collect directly.

2. How We Use Information

We may use personal information to:

process registrations, applications, donations, purchases, payments, refunds, and tax acknowledgments;
administer events, programs, coaching, instructor development, online communities, surveys, and participant support;
confirm eligibility, communicate logistical information, respond to inquiries, and provide requested resources;
maintain records, measure participation, evaluate program experience, conduct internal analysis, and improve programs and services;
personalize communications and provide updates about events, resources, opportunities, or ministry activities;
operate, maintain, secure, troubleshoot, and improve the Site and related systems;
prevent misuse, fraud, security incidents, or violations of our policies;
protect the rights, safety, property, mission, and intellectual property of Bless The Badge Ministries and others; and
comply with legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, reporting, or contractual obligations.

3. Sensitive and Relationship Information

Some surveys, assessments, coaching applications, or program forms may invite information about relationships, stress, traumatic exposure, emotional well-being, spiritual interests, or other sensitive matters. We collect such information only when you choose to provide it or when it is reasonably necessary for the requested program. We use it for program administration, participant support, internal evaluation, and impact measurement as described at the time of collection.

Bless The Badge Ministries is not a health care provider, and information submitted through general Site forms is not intended to create a medical record or a therapist-client relationship. Do not use ordinary website forms to communicate an emergency or information requiring immediate professional attention.

4. Payment Processing

Payments, donations, and certain registrations may be processed by third-party payment providers. We generally receive transaction details and limited payment-related information but do not store complete payment-card numbers or card security codes on our own servers. Payment providers process information under their own terms and privacy policies.

5. How We Disclose Information

We do not sell personal information for money. We may disclose information in the following circumstances:

with service providers that support hosting, payment processing, event registration, email delivery, customer relationship management, surveys, analytics, cloud storage, online community operations, travel coordination, printing, shipping, or similar functions;
with event hosts, instructors, coaches, volunteers, or operational partners when reasonably necessary to deliver a program or respond to a request;
with professional advisers, insurers, auditors, accountants, or legal counsel as reasonably necessary;
in connection with a merger, reorganization, transfer of assets, leadership transition, or similar organizational transaction, subject to applicable law;
when required by law, legal process, court order, or governmental request;
when reasonably necessary to protect rights, safety, property, security, our mission, or the public; or
with your direction or consent.

We may use and disclose aggregated or de-identified information that does not reasonably identify an individual for program evaluation, reporting, research summaries, fundraising, education, or organizational planning.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We and our service providers may use cookies, pixels, tags, local storage, and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember preferences, understand usage, measure communications, improve performance, and support security. Some technologies are necessary for Site functionality; others may support analytics or communications.

You can manage many cookies through browser settings and, where available, through a cookie preference tool on the Site. Blocking certain cookies may affect functionality. Browser-based "Do Not Track" signals are not interpreted consistently across the industry, and the Site may not respond to them unless required by applicable law.

7. Email and Other Communications

We may send transactional or relationship-based communications concerning registrations, donations, purchases, applications, coaching, events, account activity, safety, or service changes. Where permitted, we may also send newsletters, ministry updates, program announcements, or fundraising communications.

You may unsubscribe from promotional email using the unsubscribe link in the message or by contacting us. Unsubscribing from promotional communications does not prevent necessary transactional or administrative messages. You may also request changes to communication preferences by contacting us.

8. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. Safeguards may include access controls, vendor management, secure service providers, and operational procedures. No transmission or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including program delivery, ministry records, donor stewardship, tax and accounting requirements, safety, dispute resolution, enforcement of agreements, and legal compliance. Retention periods vary based on the type of information and our obligations. We may retain de-identified or aggregated information for longer periods.

10. Your Choices and Requests

You may contact us to request that we update or correct certain contact information, change communication preferences, or ask questions about the information associated with you. We will consider requests in light of applicable law, identity-verification needs, organizational recordkeeping, legal obligations, and the rights of others.

You may decline to provide information, although some information is necessary to complete a registration, donation, purchase, application, assessment, or other requested service. You may control cookies through available browser or Site settings.

11. Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information online directly from a child under 13 without appropriate authorization. If you believe a child under 13 submitted personal information through the Site, contact us so we can evaluate and address the information.

Information about minors provided by a parent, legal guardian, or authorized adult in connection with childcare, family programming, event registration, emergency contacts, or similar activities may be used to administer that activity and protect participant safety.

12. Third-Party Services and External Links

The Site may contain links to or integrations with third-party services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies. We encourage you to review those policies before providing information. We are not responsible for a third party’s privacy, security, content, or conduct.

13. Visitors Outside the United States

Bless The Badge Ministries is based in Florida, United States. If you access the Site from another country, information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other locations where our service providers operate. Those locations may have data-protection laws different from those in your jurisdiction.

14. Security Incidents and Legal Compliance

If we identify a security incident involving personal information, we will evaluate and respond to it in accordance with applicable law and our operational procedures. We may communicate with affected individuals, service providers, insurers, regulators, or law enforcement where appropriate or legally required.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised Policy becomes effective when posted unless a later effective date is stated. The Effective Date above identifies the current version. Material changes may also be communicated through the Site or another appropriate method.