Last updated: July 21, 2026
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how Tower of Praise, Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information through bibleinstitute.net (the “Website”), including our “Find My Next Step” tool, blog/articles, and links into the broader Bible Institute Network (collectively, the “Services”).
Bible Institute Network is a portal into a shared ministry ecosystem that includes onlinebibleinstitute.org, churchconsultant.org, and christianpractices.org, all operated by Tower of Praise, Inc. This Policy covers bibleinstitute.net specifically; each affiliated site has its own privacy policy.
Information We Collect
Information you provide directly. When you use “Find My Next Step” or otherwise fill out a form on the Website, we collect your name and email address, and any responses you provide to help direct you to the right program in our ecosystem. If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
Information collected automatically. We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) that use cookies and similar technologies to collect standard usage data. This data is aggregated and not used to personally identify you.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information described above to:
- Recommend the right program or resource for you within our ecosystem (Online Bible Institute, Church Consultant, Christian Practices, etc.)
- Send you newsletters or follow-up communications, through our email service provider, Brevo
- Respond to inquiries and provide support
- Maintain the security and proper functioning of the Website
We do not sell your Personal Information and do not use it to serve third-party advertising.
How We Share Your Information
Because “Find My Next Step” is designed to route you to programs on our other websites, your information may be shared with the relevant affiliated ministry site (onlinebibleinstitute.org, churchconsultant.org, or christianpractices.org) so they can follow up with you about the program you’re interested in.
We also share information with the following categories of service providers, who are only permitted to use it to perform services on our behalf:
- Brevo — our email service provider
- Website hosting and technical service providers
- Analytics providers
We do not share your Personal Information with unaffiliated third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may disclose information if required by law, to protect our rights or the safety of others, or in connection with a legal process such as a subpoena.
Privacy of Children
Our Services are intended for adults exploring ministry and educational programs and are not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from anyone under the age of 18. If you believe a child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us so we can delete it.
Data Retention
We retain your Personal Information for as long as needed to provide the Services, maintain our records, and comply with legal obligations. You may request that we delete your information at any time, as described below.
Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the Personal Information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your Personal Information
- Opt out of marketing emails at any time (via the unsubscribe link in any email, or by contacting us)
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to request the categories of information we’ve collected and to request deletion. We do not sell Personal Information as defined under the CCPA, and we will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
Cookies and Analytics
The Website uses cookies for basic functionality and analytics as described above. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling them may affect some site functionality. The Website does not respond to browser “Do Not Track” signals at this time.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your Personal Information. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Breach Notification
If we become aware of a security incident affecting your Personal Information, we will take reasonable steps to investigate and, where required by law or where we believe there is a meaningful risk of harm, notify affected individuals.
Links to Other Websites
The Website links to other resources, including our affiliated sites (onlinebibleinstitute.org, churchconsultant.org, christianpractices.org) and third-party resources. This Policy does not apply to those other websites — please review their privacy practices separately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Material changes to how we use previously collected Personal Information will not be made without your consent.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Tower of Praise, Inc. 100 County Rd. Big Pine Key, FL 33043. Or use our Find My Next Step page.