Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information.
Last updated: June 10, 2026
1. Who We Are
GOT Men (God's Over These Men) is a faith-based men's leadership ministry operated by GOT Connections. Our website is located at gotmen.org. For any privacy-related inquiries, contact us at [email protected].
2. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly:
- Account Registration: Name, email address, and password (encrypted).
- Newsletter Subscription: Email address and optional name.
- Contact Form: Name, email, subject, and message content.
- Google Sign-In: If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email, and profile picture from Google. We do not receive your Google password.
We also automatically collect basic usage data including browser type, pages visited, and referring pages through Google Analytics. This data is anonymized and used solely to improve our website experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To create and manage your account
- To send newsletters, devotionals, and event updates you have subscribed to
- To respond to contact form inquiries
- To improve our website and services
- To send ministry-related communications (only with your consent)
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website (hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements. We may also disclose information if required by law.
5. Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses essential cookies for authentication and session management. We also use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect functionality. We honor Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including encrypted password storage (bcrypt hashing), secure HTTPS connections, and access controls. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from communications at any time by contacting us or using unsubscribe links in our emails.
- Data Portability: Request your data in a commonly used format.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
8. California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.
10. 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. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
GOT Men / GOT Connections
Email: [email protected]