Privacy Policy for SharnitaGates.com

Effective Date: May 14, 2026

Welcome to SharnitaGates.com (“Website,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit or interact with this Website and related services.

By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

You may voluntarily provide information such as:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Billing or payment information

• Mailing address

• Social media handles

• Messages or form submissions

• Event registrations

• Business inquiries

Automatically Collected Information

When you use the Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device type

• Operating system

• Pages visited

• Time spent on pages

• Referral source

• Cookies and analytics data

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

• Provide services and support

• Respond to inquiries

• Process purchases or donations

• Send newsletters or updates

• Improve website functionality and user experience

• Analyze website traffic and performance

• Maintain security and prevent fraud

• Comply with legal obligations

• Communicate ministry, educational, business, or community initiatives

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

This Website may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

• Remember user preferences

• Improve performance

• Analyze traffic

• Support marketing and advertising efforts

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the Website may not function properly.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services and platforms, including but not limited to:

• Payment processors

• Email marketing platforms

• Analytics providers

• Social media platforms

• Embedded media services

• Scheduling or booking tools

• Cloud hosting providers

These third parties may collect data according to their own privacy policies.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only when necessary to:

• Operate the Website

• Provide requested services

• Process transactions

• Comply with laws or legal requests

• Protect rights, safety, or security

• Work with trusted service providers under confidentiality obligations

6. Email Communications

If you subscribe to updates, newsletters, or communications, you may receive periodic emails regarding:

• Announcements

• Ministry updates

• Educational content

• Events

• Services

• Community initiatives

You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in emails.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect your information.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so the information can be removed.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:

• Access information we hold about you

• Request corrections

• Request deletion

• Withdraw consent

• Opt out of marketing communications

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

10. External Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of external websites.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the Website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

Sharnita Gates
Website: SharnitaGates.com

Email: contact@sharnitagates.com

Optional Additions You May Want to Include

Depending on your website features, you may also want sections for:

• Online store / ecommerce terms

• Donations and nonprofit disclosures

• Coaching or consulting disclaimers

• AI-generated content disclosure

• Community/member account policies

• SMS/text messaging consent

• California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

• GDPR compliance for international visitors

• Accessibility statement