Travel Chapel Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 7, 2026

Welcome to Travel Chapel. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information of our athletes, families, coaches, and fans. This Privacy Policy describes how Travel Chapel ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website (www.travelchapel.com), our mobile application, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide a better experience for our community. The types of information we collect include:

Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, and phone number when you sign up for weekly chapel messages, create an account, or contact us.

Transaction Data: Billing and shipping addresses and order history when you purchase baseball cards or merchandise from our Store. (Note: Payment processing is handled by secure third-party providers; we do not store full credit card details).

Usage and Engagement Data: Information on how you interact with our weekly video messages, Bible study content, and companion guides.

Device Information: IP address, browser type, and operating system used to access our services to ensure technical compatibility and security.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for several purposes:

Content Delivery: To send weekly chapel messages and faith-based resources directly to your device.

Order Fulfillment: To process, ship, and track your purchases from the Travel Chapel store.

Communication: To respond to your inquiries and send updates regarding the ministry or your account.

Personalization: To tailor our resources and messages to your interests within the baseball and faith community.

Analytics: To understand how our users engage with our content so we can improve the Travel Chapel experience.

3. SMS and Mobile Communications

By providing your mobile phone number and opting in to receive SMS messages, you agree to receive recurring automated messages containing chapel content, spiritual encouragement, and service updates.

Consent: Your consent to receive SMS is not a condition of any purchase.

Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from SMS communications at any time by texting "STOP" to the number provided in our messages.

Privacy Guard: We do not share or sell your SMS opt-in data or phone numbers with third parties for their independent marketing or promotional purposes.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our ministry, or servicing you (e.g., email service providers, SMS platforms, and payment processors like Stripe or PayPal).

Ministry Partners: We may collaborate with partners like Legacy Minded Men to provide coordinated resources, but only when it directly benefits your user experience and aligns with our mission.

Legal Compliance: We may release information when requested by law enforcement or when necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to help us remember and process the items in your shopping cart, understand your preferences for future visits, and compile aggregate data about site traffic. You can choose to turn off cookies through your browser settings, though this may disable some features of the Service.

6. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. All sensitive/credit information is transmitted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology and then encrypted into our payment gateway providers' database.

7. Children’s Privacy

Travel Chapel is designed for athletes and families. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information from our files.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you.

Request corrections to any inaccurate data.

Request the deletion of your account and personal data.

Opt-out of marketing communications at any time.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top.