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Privacy Policy

Last Updated December 2025

 

APC Ministries (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the Discover Discipleship website and mobile application (the “Platform”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose personal information when you use our Platform.

 

By using the Platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

 

Information We Collect

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1. Personal Information You Provide

 

When you create an account, make a purchase, participate in community forums, or contact support, we may collect:

  • Name 

  • Email address

  • Mailing or billing address (if making purchases)

  • Account login credentials

  • Forum usernames and posted content

  • Communications sent to us (support emails, messages)

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2. Payment Information

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All payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors.

 

We do not store or process full credit card numbers on our servers.

Payment processors may collect:

  • Credit or debit card information

  • Billing address

  • Transaction history

 

These processors handle your information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

 

 

3. Automatically Collected Data

 

When you use the Platform, we may automatically collect limited technical data, including:

  • Device type and operating system

  • Browser type and IP address

  • App usage data and interaction logs

  • Cookies or similar tracking technologies (web only)

 

This data is used for analytics, troubleshooting, and improving the Platform.

 

How We Use Your Information

 

We use collected information to:

  • Provide access to content, resources, and community features

  • Process purchases and grant access to paid materials

  • Maintain user accounts across web and mobile platforms

  • Communicate important updates (account, security, content-related)

  • Respond to support requests

  • Moderate community forums

  • Improve platform functionality and user experience

  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

 

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

 

 

Sharing of Information

 

We may share limited information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help operate the Platform (hosting, email, analytics, payment processing)

  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or legal process

  • Safety & Security: To protect the rights, safety, and integrity of users, the Platform, or others

 

All service providers are required to handle data responsibly and securely.

 

Data Security

 

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. While no online service is 100% secure, we follow industry-standard practices to protect user data.

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Data Retention

 

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services

  • Maintain records for legal or operational purposes

  • Comply with applicable laws

 

Inactive accounts may be deleted after a reasonable period of time.

 

 

Your Rights

 

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we have about you

  • Request corrections to inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your account and personal data

 

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the form here. 

 

Account and data deletion requests are processed within 7 business days.

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