Privacy Policy and Terms of Service

Last Updated: 1/15/2026

Tenders of the Flame is a religious nonprofit corporation organized exclusively for purposes permitted under §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and incorporated in the State of California.

Tenders of the Flame operates TendersoftheFlame.org. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information. Below are our terms of service

Information We Collect

Information you provide:

  • Name, email address, phone number, and shipping address

  • Payment information (credit card details, billing address)

  • Account login credentials

Information collected automatically:

  • Browser type, IP address, and device information

  • Pages you visit and how you interact with our site

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process your orders and payments

  • Send order confirmations and receipts

  • Provide customer support

  • Improve our website and services

  • Prevent fraud and unauthorized transactions

  • Send marketing emails (you can opt out anytime)

Who We Share Your Information With

Stripe (Payment Processor): We use Stripe to process payments. Your payment information is sent directly to Stripe and handled according to their privacy policy at https://stripe.com/privacy.

Service Providers: We share information with companies that help us run our business, including:

  • Web hosting providers

  • Email service providers

  • Shipping companies

Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

How We Share Information

Information is shared through:

  • Secure encrypted connections to Stripe for payment processing

  • Encrypted transfers to service providers who help us operate

  • Secure access controls for authorized personnel only

How We Protect Your Information

We protect your information using:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted on our website

  • Secure, encrypted storage of your data

  • PCI-DSS compliant payment processing through Stripe

  • Limited employee access to personal information

  • Regular security updates and monitoring

While we use industry-standard security measures, no system is 100% secure.

Your Choices

You can:

  • Update or delete your account information

  • Opt out of marketing emails

  • Request a copy of your data

  • Contact us to delete your information

To exercise these rights, email us via the contact button below

Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Terms of Service & Donation Policy

Donations

All donations made through this website are:

  • Voluntary contributions to support our religious mission

  • Tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law

  • Final and non-refundable except in cases of processing errors

  • Used at the discretion of [Your Church Legal Name] to further our religious purposes and mission

Donors will receive a receipt for tax purposes for donations made through our payment processor.

Refund Policy

If you believe a processing error has occurred, please contact us via the contact button below within 14 days of the transaction. We do not provide refunds for donations made intentionally.

Payment Processing

Payments are processed securely through Stripe. We do not store your payment information on our servers. Your payment information is subject to Stripe's terms of service and privacy policy.

Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy or terms of service? Contact us via the contact button below