PRIVACY POLICY FOR EBOOK PURCHASES

God Is Calling Me Ministries

 

Last updated: March 18, 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

God Is Calling Me Ministries ("we," "us," "our," or "the Ministry"), founded by Andinwe Namanga, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you purchase our Ebook through our website at www.godiscallingmeministries.com (the "Site").

We are based in the State of Maryland, USA, and comply with applicable U.S. privacy laws, including the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) effective October 1, 2025.

 

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

    2.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you purchase our Ebook, we collect:

Information Type	Examples
Contact Information	Name, email address, billing address
Payment Information	Credit/debit card details (processed through third-party payment processors—we do not store full payment information)
Account Information	Username and password if you create an account
Communications	Any information you provide when contacting us

 

    2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, referring website
• Cookies: Small files stored on your device (see Section 7) 

 

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information for the following purposes:

Purpose	Legal Basis
Process your Ebook purchase and deliver digital access	Contract performance
Communicate with you about your order (confirmation, receipts, support)	Contract performance
Send you marketing communications (if you opt in)	Your consent
Improve our website and products	Legitimate interest
Comply with legal obligations	Legal compliance
Protect against fraud and unauthorized transactions	Legitimate interest

 

4. MARYLAND PRIVACY RIGHTS (MODPA COMPLIANCE)

Under the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) effective October 1, 2025, Maryland residents have specific rights regarding their personal data:

    4.1 Your Rights

Right	Description
Right to Access	Confirm whether we process your personal data and access it
Right to Correction	Correct inaccuracies in your personal data
Right to Deletion	Delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions
Right to Data Portability	Obtain a copy of your personal data in a portable format
Right to Opt-Out	Opt out of the sale of personal data, targeted advertising, and profiling

 

     4.2 Sensitive Data

Under MODPA, we will not collect, process, or share sensitive data (such as racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, health data, biometric data) except where strictly necessary to provide our products or services. We do not sell sensitive data.

 

     4.3 Children's Data

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 18, you may only use our Site with parental consent. Under MODPA, we do not sell personal data or use it for targeted advertising if we know the consumer is under 18.

 

     4.4 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your rights under MODPA, please contact us at hello@godiscallingmeministries.com. We will respond within 45 days as required by law.

 

5. EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING

     5.1 Transactional Emails

We will send you essential emails related to your purchase, including:

• Order confirmation and receipt
• Download links and access instructions
• Customer support communications

You cannot opt out of these transactional emails as they are necessary to fulfill your purchase.

 

     5.2 Marketing Emails

If you choose to opt in, we may send you newsletters, updates, and promotional offers. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in every marketing email.

 

     5.3 CAN-SPAM Compliance

We comply with the federal CAN-SPAM Act. All marketing emails will:

• Identify the message as an advertisement (if applicable)
• Include our valid physical mailing address
• Provide a clear unsubscribe mechanism
• Honor opt-out requests promptly 

 

6. THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS

We use trusted third-party services to operate our ministry and process your purchases:

Service Provider	Purpose	Data Shared
Kajabi	Website hosting, checkout, email delivery	Name, email, purchase history
Stripe / PayPal / Kajabi Payments	Payment processing	Payment information (we don't store this)
Google Analytics	Website analytics	Usage data (anonymized)

These third parties have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are contractually obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

 

7. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Our Site uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device. We use:

Cookie Type	Purpose
Essential Cookies	Required for site functionality and checkout
Functional Cookies	Remember your preferences
Analytics Cookies	Help us understand how visitors use our site
Marketing Cookies	Used only with your consent for targeted advertising

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect your ability to complete purchases.

 

8. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers
• Limited access to personal information to authorized personnel only
• Regular security reviews

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

9. DATA BREACH NOTIFICATION (PIPA COMPLIANCE)

In accordance with the Maryland Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) , if we experience a data breach that compromises your personal information, we will:

1. Conduct a prompt investigation to determine the likelihood of misuse
2. Notify affected individuals within 45 days of discovery
3. Notify the Maryland Office of the Attorney General
4. Provide information about steps you can take to protect yourself 

 

10. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy
• Comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax and accounting requirements)
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

Typically, we retain customer information for 5 years after your last interaction with us.

 

11. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Our website is hosted in the United States. If you are accessing our Site from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. where our servers are located. By using our Site, you consent to this transfer.

 

12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes:

• The "Last updated" date at the top will be revised
• We may notify you by email (if you have purchased from us) or through a notice on our website
• We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically 

 

13. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

God Is Calling Me Ministries
Attn: Andinwe Namanga
Email: hello@godiscallingmeministries.com
Website: www.godiscallingmeministries.com
Address: 4061 Powder Mill Road, Suite 400-1, Beltsville, Maryland, 20705

For Maryland residents exercising MODPA rights: Please include "Maryland Privacy Rights" in the subject line.