STM Privacy & Terms of Use

These policy and terms were last updated December 17, 2024 Special Touch Ministry, Inc. (STM) reserves the right to change this policy and terms, changes will be posted online.

PRIVACY POLICY


STM collects, uses and discloses Personal Information in order to administer the product or service you have requested, to offer you additional products or services we believe you might be interested in, or to communicate with you and keep you updated regarding programs, services, leadership, and other aspects of the ministry. STM may share a limited amount of your information with other ministers and organizations we are affiliated with, including churches, regulators, and law enforcement.

STM may also be required to use your Personal Information for legal, tax, audit, investigative, and/or security purposes and will retain these records for as long as they are needed. STM may use your Personal Information to communicate with you via postal mail, phone, or online such as email or social media. STM may collect Personal Information you provide in person, over the telephone, via mail or electronically online (email, social media, website).

In certain circumstances, consent may be implied, such as where your name, address, phone, email or payment information is provided as part of the order, inquiry, donation, application, or program participation process. If ownership of our business changes, we undertake a corporate reorganization (including a merger or consolidation), or any other action or transfer between entities, your personal information will, where it is relevant, be provided to the new division or newly controlling party who will, under the terms of this Privacy Policy, be permitted to use your Personal information for the purposes noted within this policy.

Providing us with your Personal Information is always your choice. Your decision not to provide certain information may limit our ability to provide you with products or services. Personal information we collect may include but is not limited to your name, telephone number, email address, mailing address, physical address, IP address, Geolocation, analytics, financial information, birthdate, social security number, and other technical or electronically-identifying data.

You may opt-out of STM communications at any time by selecting an opt-out link located within the email newsletter, emailing a request to ministry@specialtouch.org or calling our National Office at 715-258-2713.

TERMS OF USE


The terms and conditions below govern your use of this Web site. Please read these carefully before using this Web site. Your use of this Web site indicates that you accept these terms. If you do not agree to these terms you must not use this Web site.

This website belongs to Special Touch Ministry, Inc. (STM), a non-profit 501c3 organization headquartered in Waupaca, Wisconsin. By using this website, you agree to these terms and conditions.

Special Touch Ministry, Inc. owns exclusive rights to logos, trademarks, etc. All ideas and images submitted to Special Touch Ministry, Inc. become their property. You agree to use the website responsibly and not misuse it (e.g., no causing harm, illegal use, or problems to other users). You may use website materials for personal or ministry purposes within the STM mission and vision, with proper attribution.

Cookies used on our website include those necessary to functional site operations, processing payments, collecting information from you via forms and analytics, and verifying that you are a person. We use reCAPTCHA to protect our site from spam. Data collected through this service is handled according to our privacy standards to ensure site security. Unless selecting necessary cookies only, by continuing to use the STM website, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. You also agree to the TERMS of USE outlined below.

DISCLAIMERS


This website provides information about Special Touch Ministry’s products and services but may not always cover all details. Special Touch Ministry, Inc. makes no warranties regarding online information. Special Touch Ministry, Inc. tries to provide a malware-free website but makes no guarantees.

The basis that you accept it on an ‘as is’ and ‘as available’ basis. Where you rely on any information or other material contained in it, you do so entirely at your own risk and you accept that all warranties, conditions and undertakings, express or implied, whether by common law, statute, trade usage, course of dealings or otherwise in respect of this Web site are excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. We exclude all liability whatever, to the fullest extent permitted by law, in respect of any loss or damage resulting or arising from any non-availability or use of this Web site or of any other Web site linked to it, or from reliance on the contents of this Web site or any material or content accessed through it.

Sending emails to Special Touch Ministry, Inc. or any of our staff may not be secure. Do not send confidential information via email.

Links to other websites are not controlled by Special Touch Ministry, Inc. We have no control over and cannot therefore accept responsibility or liability for the content of any linked third party Web site.

The use of this website is governed by the laws of Wisconsin.