Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 5, 2026
Introduction
Theology in Focus ("we," "us," or "our"), operated by Dr. Peter J. Carter, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website theologyinfocus.org and use our services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you fill out our contact form or subscribe to our newsletter.
- Prayer Requests: Any personal information you choose to share through our prayer request form.
- Donation Information: When you make a donation, payment processing is handled by PayPal and Patreon. We do not store your credit card or bank account information on our servers.
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address and name when you subscribe via our MailerLite-powered newsletter.
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site traffic.
- Analytics: We use Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to understand how visitors interact with our site.
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain our website and services
- To send newsletters and ministry updates (with your consent)
- To respond to your inquiries and prayer requests
- To process donations
- To improve our website and content
- To analyze website usage and trends
- To comply with legal obligations
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
- Google Analytics / Google Tag Manager, Website analytics and conversion tracking
- Google AdSense, Display advertising (may use cookies for ad personalization)
- PayPal, Donation payment processing
- Patreon, Membership and recurring support
- MailerLite, Email newsletter management
- YouTube, Embedded video content
- Spotify, Embedded podcast content
Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing the use of your information.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze site traffic (Google Analytics)
- Serve relevant advertisements (Google AdSense)
- Enable embedded content (YouTube, Spotify)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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 a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
- Opt out of analytics tracking
- Request information about what data we hold about you
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
