Effective Date: March 10, 2026
Websites:
- revrandylewis.com
- communityminister.com
- communityminister.org
Rev. Randy Lewis and Community Minister (“we," "us," or "our") operate the websites listed above (individually and collectively, the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit the Site. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described herein.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Voluntarily Provide
We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to browse the Site. However, you may voluntarily submit personal information — such as your name, email address, or message content — when you:
- Submit a contact or inquiry form (e.g., via Google Forms embedded on the Site)
- Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list (e.g., via Substack)
- Leave a comment or otherwise communicate with us
We only collect personal information that you knowingly and voluntarily provide.
Information Collected Automatically
When you access the Site, certain information may be collected automatically by third-party service providers, including but not limited to:
- YouTube and Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data such as pages visited, time spent on the Site, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and approximate geographic location (derived from IP address). Google Analytics may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and analyze this information. Google's use of data is governed by the Google Privacy Policy.
- Notion: Portions of the Site, including blog content, are hosted on or delivered through Notion. Notion may collect technical data such as IP addresses, browser metadata, and usage telemetry in accordance with the Notion Privacy Policy.
- Substack: The Site may include embedded Substack subscription forms or newsletter content. When you interact with Substack embeds, Substack may set cookies or collect identifiers in accordance with the Substack Privacy Policy. If you subscribe via Substack, your email address and related data are collected and managed by Substack.
- Google Forms: If contact or feedback forms on the Site are powered by Google Forms, your responses and any personal information you enter are transmitted to and stored by Google in accordance with the Google Privacy Policy.
These third-party services may use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to collect and process data as permitted by applicable law.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use information collected through the Site for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and communications
- To send newsletters, updates, or other content you have opted into
- To analyze Site traffic and usage patterns in order to improve the Site
- To maintain the security and integrity of the Site
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site and its third-party service providers may use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, remember preferences, and collect analytics data. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site or its embedded services.
4. Third-Party Services and Links
The Site may contain links to external websites, services, or platforms (including but not limited to Substack, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, and others). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through the Site.
5. Data Retention
We retain voluntarily provided information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Automatically collected data is retained in accordance with the policies of the respective third-party service providers.
6. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to individuals 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 take appropriate action.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information
- Opt out of receiving communications from us
- Restrict or object to certain processing of your data
- Request a copy of the data we hold about you
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Site with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us below:
