Privacy Policy
Vertical Response Ministry (“VRM,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of individuals, families, and community partners who interact with our website and programs. We collect personal information only when it is voluntarily provided through forms, referrals, program registrations, donations, or direct communication. This information may include names, contact information, parent or guardian details, participant information, and other relevant data necessary to determine program eligibility, provide services, communicate effectively, maintain records, and meet legal or grant reporting requirements. We use this information solely to support our mission of providing mentorship, training, and structured support services, and we do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
All personal and participant information is treated as confidential and handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws, ethical standards, and organizational policies designed to protect sensitive information. Access to personal information is limited to authorized staff, volunteers, and approved partner organizations who have a legitimate program-related need to support participants. Information may be shared only when necessary to coordinate services, ensure participant safety, comply with legal requirements, or fulfill reporting obligations to grantors or oversight agencies, and whenever possible, such information is shared in aggregated or non-identifiable form. Vertical Response Ministry takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical precautions to safeguard personal information, including secure record storage, limited system access, and staff training on confidentiality and data protection practices.
Our website may automatically collect limited technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited in order to improve website performance and user experience. This information is used for operational purposes only and does not include sensitive personal data. Because our programs serve youth and families, information about minors is collected only with the involvement of a parent, guardian, or authorized referral source and is used solely for legitimate program purposes. We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide services, maintain program records, meet legal and grant requirements, and support participant safety, after which records are securely disposed of according to organizational policy.
Individuals, participants, or parents and guardians may request to review, update, or correct their information at any time, consistent with applicable laws. Vertical Response Ministry may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in services, legal requirements, or operational practices, and any updates will be posted on our website. By using our website or participating in our programs, individuals acknowledge and consent to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.