Privacy Policy

Obey & Abide

Last Updated: May 28, 2026

1. Introduction

Obey & Abide ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, obeyandabide.com (the "Site"), and engage with our biblical counseling and discipleship services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

Submit "The Call" contact form - including your name, last name, email address, and message

Request counseling or discipleship services - including contact details and information relevant to your spiritual care

Communicate with us via email or phone - we retain records of correspondence

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may collect:

- Device and browser information - IP address, browser type, operating system

- Usage data - pages visited, time spent, links clicked

- Cookies and tracking technologies - to enhance user experience and analyze site performance

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

- Respond to your inquiries - answering questions submitted through "The Call" form

- Provide counseling and discipleship services - scheduling, communication, and pastoral care

- Improve our Site and services - understanding user needs and enhancing content

- Comply with legal obligations - meeting applicable laws and regulations

- Protect our ministry - preventing fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access

We do not use your information for marketing purposes, sale to third parties, or any purpose unrelated to biblical counseling and discipleship.

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 No Third-Party Sales

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

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our Site and delivering services, including:

- Website hosting providers (Hostinger)

- Email service providers - for communication purposes only

- Payment processors - if applicable

These providers are contractually obligated to use your information solely to provide services and maintain confidentiality.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

- Court orders or legal process

- Government agency requests

- Protection of our rights, privacy, safety, or property

- Protection of others from harm

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you transmit information at your own risk.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to access, review, and correct your personal information. Contact us at mark@obeyandabide.com to request access or correction.

6.2 Deletion

You may request deletion of your information, subject to legal and ministry record-keeping obligations. We will comply unless we have a legitimate reason to retain your data.

6.3 Cookies and Tracking

Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect Site functionality.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information and comply with applicable laws.

If you believe we have collected information from a child, contact us immediately at mark@obeyandabide.com.

9. Retention of Information

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:

- Provide counseling and discipleship services

- Maintain ministry records

- Comply with legal obligations

- Resolve disputes

When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it, unless retention is required by law.

10. International Users

Our Site and services are based in the United States (Tulsa, Oklahoma). If you access our Site from outside the US, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States. By using our Site, you consent to this transfer.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our Site and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Site constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Obey & Abide

Email: mark@obeyandabide.com

Phone: +1-918-855-0627

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Disclaimer: This Privacy Policy is provided as a template for your ministry. While we have drafted it to reflect your practices, we recommend having it reviewed by a legal professional to ensure full compliance with applicable federal, state, and international privacy laws (including GDPR if you serve EU residents, CCPA if you serve California residents, etc.).