Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how The Ancient Way ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects the personal information we gather about you through our website, theancientway.org (the "Site"), when you use our services, subscribe to our content, participate in our programs, and when you otherwise interact with us (collectively, the "Services").
For purposes of this Policy, personal information means data that identifies or can reasonably be used to identify you as an individual. It does not include data that has been aggregated, anonymized, or deidentified.
1. Your Consent to This Policy
By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the Services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Policy. If you do not agree to this Policy, please do not use the Services.
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section below.
2. Types of Personal Information We Collect
We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, information we collect automatically when you interact with our Services, and information from third parties.
A. Personal Information You Provide to Us
Contact Information includes your name, email address, postal address, and phone number. We collect this information when you:
Subscribe to our newsletter or email updates
Request information about our ministry
Register for events or programs
Provide financial support to our ministry
Fill out contact forms on our Site
We use this information to provide our Services, communicate with you, send ministry updates, and process financial contributions.
Payment and Financial Information includes your name, billing address, payment method information (processed securely through third-party payment processors), contribution amount, and contribution history. We collect this information to process your financial support to our ministry.
Survey and Feedback Information includes responses you provide when participating in surveys, feedback forms, or questionnaires. We use this information to improve our Services and better understand how we can serve our community.
User-Generated Content includes information you submit through comments, testimonies, prayer requests, or other interactive features of our Services. Please be aware that any information you post publicly may be visible to others.
Event Registration Information includes details you provide when registering for events, classes, or programs, such as dietary restrictions, emergency contact information, or other relevant details needed to facilitate your participation.
B. Personal Information Collected Automatically
We may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our Site through cookies and similar technologies:
Usage Information includes your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and referring website addresses. We use this information to understand how visitors use our Services and to improve user experience.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies. We use cookies (small data files stored on your device) and similar technologies to:
Remember your preferences
Understand how you use our Services
Improve our Services and content
Analyze trends and gather demographic information
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Services.
C. Personal Information from Third Parties
We may receive additional information about you from third-party platforms (such as social media platforms or email service providers) when you interact with our content or share it with others. We may combine this information with other information we have about you.
3. How We Use Personal Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
A. Providing Our Services
Managing your account and preferences
Processing financial contributions to our ministry
Communicating with you about your participation in events or programs
Responding to your inquiries and requests
Sending you newsletters, ministry updates, and educational content you've requested
Facilitating your participation in community features
B. Administrative Purposes
Improving and developing our Services
Conducting research to understand how people engage with our content
Ensuring the security and integrity of our Services
Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse
Maintaining internal records
Complying with legal obligations
Enforcing our terms and policies
C. Ministry Outreach and Communication
Sharing ministry updates, teachings, and resources
Informing you about events, programs, or opportunities aligned with our mission
Sending you content related to Torah, Sabbath observance, and Messianic Jewish faith
Building and maintaining our community
D. With Your Consent
We may use your personal information for other purposes when we have obtained your explicit consent.
4. How We Share Personal Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers. We work with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:
Email delivery services (for newsletters and communications)
Payment processors (for gift processing)
Website hosting providers
Analytics providers
Event management platforms
These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide their services to us and to protect your information.
Legal Requirements. We may disclose your information when required by law, such as to:
Comply with legal processes or government requests
Enforce our terms and policies
Protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
Prevent fraud or other illegal activity
Business Transfers. If The Ancient Way is involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
With Your Consent. We may share your information for other purposes when we have obtained your consent to do so.
5. Your Privacy Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Correction. You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request that we correct any inaccuracies.
Deletion. You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions (such as maintaining records required for tax purposes).
Opt-Out of Communications. You may opt out of receiving marketing emails from us by:
Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email we send
Contacting us directly using the information in the "Contact Us" section
Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you important administrative messages regarding your financial support or participation in programs.
Cookie Preferences. You can manage cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Services.
Do Not Track. Our Site does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals from browsers.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section below.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable organizational, technical, and administrative measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
Secure servers and encrypted data transmission
Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only
Regular security assessments and updates
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. For example:
Financial gift records are retained for our accounting and record-keeping purposes
Contact information for active subscribers is retained until you request removal
Event registration information is retained for the duration of the program and for a reasonable period afterward
When personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services. This Policy does not apply to those third-party sites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Services are intended for adults and are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
10. International Users
The Ancient Way is based in North Carolina, United States. If you are accessing our Services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using our Services, you consent to this transfer.
11. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
The right to request deletion of your personal information
The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will:
Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Policy
Notify you of significant changes via email (if we have your email address) or by posting a notice on our Site
Post the updated Policy on our Site
Your continued use of our Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
The Ancient Way
Email: hello@theancientway.org
Mailing Address: 101 Claire Dr Clayton, NC 27520
Ministry-Specific Privacy Commitments
As a faith-based ministry, we are committed to stewarding your information with integrity and honoring your trust. We want to be clear about a few additional commitments:
Financial Support and Transparency. We treat all financial information with the utmost confidentiality and security. Your gift history will never be shared publicly or sold to third parties. We maintain financial records for our accounting and record-keeping purposes.
Important Note About Tax Status: The Ancient Way is currently a personal ministry and not a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Financial gifts to The Ancient Way are not tax-deductible as charitable donations. We will clearly communicate our tax status on any pages where financial support is requested or processed.
Prayer Requests and Sensitive Information. If you submit prayer requests or share sensitive personal matters with us, we treat this information with special care and confidentiality. Such information will only be shared with our ministry team on a need-to-know basis for the purpose of prayer and pastoral care.
Community Building. Our goal in collecting information is to build a supportive community and help people return to the Jewish roots of their faith through Torah, Sabbath, and covenant practices while honoring Yeshua as Israel's Messiah. We will never use your information in ways that conflict with this mission.
Your Faith Journey. We recognize that faith journeys are deeply personal. Any information you share about your spiritual background, questions, or experiences will be handled with respect and discretion.
Thank you for trusting The Ancient Way with your information as we journey together in returning to the ancient paths.