Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use and protect your information.
We Take It Seriously
Abe Brown Ministries takes seriously the privacy of those who visit our website. We have established this Privacy Policy to communicate what information we collect and how that information is used and safeguarded. By accessing this website, AbeBrown.org (henceforth referred to as "Abe Brown Ministries," "AbeBrown.org," "the website," or any variation), you acknowledge the terms and conditions expressed herein. We reserve the right to change this policy at our discretion; material changes will be reflected by an updated "last modified" date on this page.
What Information Is Collected, and Why?
When a user visits our website, we collect information about the visit that does not identify the user personally. This includes items such as the domain from which the user is visiting, browser type, device type, and the pages viewed. This information is collected automatically through our web server and hosting provider logs.
Sometimes we ask a user to voluntarily provide personally identifiable information (PII). This information generally includes, but is not limited to, name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and date of birth. We request this information when a user:
- Contacts us through a form on our website
- Applies to volunteer with us
- Applies to become an inspHire life coach, client, or business partner
- Makes a donation
- Applies for a position through our Careers page
- Signs up for a mailing list or requests information from us
Forms and Third-Party Tools We Use
To provide our services and process the information above, we use the following third-party tools and services. Each has its own privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies as well.
- Gravity Forms — powers the contact, volunteer, and life coach application forms on our website. Information you submit through these forms is stored securely within our website’s database.
- Google reCAPTCHA — used on our forms to help prevent spam and automated abuse. Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply to reCAPTCHA’s use of data.
- Google Maps — used to display our location on certain pages. Google’s Privacy Policy applies to any data collected through embedded maps.
- PayPal — used to process donations made through our website. Abe Brown Ministries does not directly collect or store credit card or full financial account information; this is handled by PayPal in accordance with its own privacy and security practices.
- LivingHR — used to manage job applications submitted through our Careers page. Information submitted for employment consideration is handled in accordance with LivingHR’s privacy practices.
How Is the Information Used?
Non-personally identifiable information is collected to help us understand how our website is used and to improve its content and functionality.
Personally identifiable information you provide is used to respond to your inquiry, process your donation, volunteer application, employment application, or other request, and to communicate with you about our programs and services.
Abe Brown Ministries does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share information with the third-party service providers listed above solely for the purpose of operating our website and fulfilling your request (for example, sharing payment information with PayPal to process a donation).
Are Cookies Used on the Website?
“Cookies” are small pieces of information that a website transfers to your device for record-keeping purposes. We may use cookies, including those set by services such as Google reCAPTCHA and Google Maps, to provide website functionality and to help protect our forms from spam and abuse.
Cookies do not personally identify users, though they may identify a user’s device or browser. Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies; you can set your browser to refuse cookies, though some website functionality may not work properly if you do so.
How Is Personal Information Safeguarded?
Abe Brown Ministries uses industry-standard methods to help protect information submitted through our website, including firewalls and secure hosting infrastructure. Donation information is processed directly by PayPal and is not stored on our servers.
Access to personal information submitted through our website is limited to staff and volunteers who need it to carry out their responsibilities.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites, including those of our partners and third-party service providers. Abe Brown Ministries does not control and is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites. This policy does not cover the privacy policies or data collection practices of any non-Abe Brown Ministries website.
How to Opt Out of Correspondence
If Abe Brown Ministries sends you email correspondence based on information you’ve provided, each message will include an easy way to opt out of future communications.
Questions About This Policy
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
- 2921 N 29th Street, Tampa, FL 33605
- 813.247.3285
- info@abebrown.org
Last Updated
8/10/2026