Effective Date: 07/01/2026

Website: joyineverystep.org

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information you choose to provide, including:

• Your name, if submitted through a form

• Your email address, if you subscribe to Weekly Steps of Joy or contact us

• Any message or information you send through a contact form

• Newsletter preferences or subscription activity

We may also collect limited technical information automatically through our website platform and connected services, such as:

• Browser type

• Device type

• Pages visited

• Referring links

• General location information

• Website usage and performance data

Squarespace provides sample privacy-policy language because sites may collect visitor data through forms, analytics, cookies, and connected services. Squarespace also notes that posting a privacy policy helps visitors understand how their data is collected and used.  

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Send Weekly Steps of Joy newsletter emails

• Share episode updates, ministry news, and Scripture-centered encouragement

• Respond to messages or inquiries

• Improve our website and listener experience

• Understand which pages, episodes, or resources are helpful to visitors

• Maintain the security and reliability of the website

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Email Newsletter

By subscribing to Weekly Steps of Joy, you agree to receive emails from Joy In Every Step. These may include weekly encouragement, podcast episode updates, ministry announcements, and related messages.

You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Email marketing laws may require outgoing emails to include a clear opt-out method and a valid physical postal address. The FTC’s CAN-SPAM guidance states that marketing emails must tell recipients how to opt out and must include a valid physical postal address.  

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality, analyze traffic, improve performance, and understand how visitors use the site.

Squarespace may collect certain information about visitors to sites hosted on its services, including information used for security, analytics, and service improvement.  

You can usually adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies. Some website features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Third-Party Services

Joy In Every Step may use or link to third-party services, including but not limited to:

• Squarespace

• Transistor

• Riverside

• Patreon

• Podcast platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube

• Social platforms such as Facebook or Instagram

• Email newsletter or analytics providers

These third-party services may collect and process information according to their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or platforms.

6. External Links

Our website may include links to other websites, podcast apps, donation/support platforms, social media pages, or embedded content. When you click those links, you may leave joyineverystep.org.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

7. How We Protect Information

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information submitted through our website. However, no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Please avoid sending sensitive personal information through contact forms or email.

8. Children’s Privacy

Joy In Every Step is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps to remove it.

9. Your Choices

You may:

• Unsubscribe from newsletter emails at any time

• Request that we update or delete information you provided

• Contact us with privacy-related questions

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

11. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:

Joy In Every Step
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 555 North Main Street #1378, Providence, RI 02904