Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 2026

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The Marriage Cup (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, submit forms, RSVP to events, request services, or otherwise interact with us online.

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By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through:

1. Our website and any pages hosted through Wix

2. Event registration or RSVP forms

3. Contact forms, email subscriptions, and inquiries

4. Scheduling, consultation requests, and service inquiries

5. Digital downloads and content requests

6. Any other online communication you send to The Marriage Cup

 

This policy does not apply to third party websites or platforms that may be linked from our site.

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2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Information You Provide Directly

When you complete forms or contact us, you may provide:

1. Name

2. Email address

3. Phone number

4. Mailing address (if applicable)

5. Spouse name (if provided for couples events)

6. RSVP details (attendance confirmation, number of attendees, special needs or preferences you share)

7. Consultation inquiry details (what you choose to share in a request form)

8. Messages, notes, or information you submit voluntarily

 

You are responsible for ensuring that any information you submit is accurate and that you have permission to provide another person’s information when applicable.

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B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, such as:

1. Device type and browser type

2. Operating system information

3. IP address (which may indicate general location)

4. Pages viewed and time spent on the site

5. Referring website or search terms (where available)

6. General site usage and analytics data

 

C. Payment Information

If we offer paid services or ticketed events in the future, payments may be processed through a third party payment provider. We generally do not receive or store your full payment card information. Payment processing is handled by the payment provider under their own privacy and security policies.

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use personal information for the following legitimate purposes:

1. To respond to inquiries and communicate with you

2. To process RSVPs, registrations, and event participation

3. To provide requested services such as etiquette consultation or non clinical, faith based relationship consultation

4. To send event updates, confirmations, reminders, and logistical information

5. To improve website performance, user experience, and content quality

6. To maintain internal records for administrative and planning purposes

7. To send newsletters or ministry updates if you opt in

8. To protect the safety, integrity, and security of our website and operations

9. To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms and Conditions

 

We do not use your information to make automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects about you.

 

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information only in limited circumstances, such as:

 

A. Service Providers

We may share information with trusted vendors who help us operate our website and services, such as:

1. Website hosting and forms (for example, Wix)

2. Email and communication tools

3. Analytics providers

4. Event service providers or venue partners when necessary for coordination

5. Payment processors (if applicable)

 

These providers are permitted to use information only to perform services on our behalf.

 

B. Legal and Safety Reasons

We may disclose information when we believe disclosure is necessary to:

1. Comply with applicable law or legal process

2. Respond to lawful requests from public authorities

3. Protect rights, safety, and property of The Marriage Cup, our participants, or others

4. Prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats

5. Enforce our Terms and Conditions and policies

 

C. Business Changes

If The Marriage Cup is reorganized, merged, or otherwise undergoes a business transition, information may be transferred as part of that process, subject to appropriate confidentiality protections.

 

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

1. Remember your preferences

2. Enable core site functions

3. Understand how visitors use the site

4. Improve site performance and content

5. Support marketing features if enabled (such as analytics or ad tracking)

 

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, parts of the website may not function properly.

 

If you use a browser setting that sends a “Do Not Track” signal, note that some websites do not respond uniformly to these signals. We may not be able to guarantee full response to all such settings.

 

6. Email and Communications

If you provide your email address, we may contact you about:

1. Event confirmations and updates

2. Requested information or responses to inquiries

3. Ministry announcements or newsletters if you opted in

 

You may unsubscribe from non essential emails at any time using the unsubscribe link (when available) or by contacting us.

We may still send important administrative messages related to your RSVP, registration, or requested services.

 

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for:

1. The purposes described in this policy

2. Event planning, recordkeeping, and participant support

3. Legal, accounting, or administrative needs

4. Security and fraud prevention

 

When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it.

 

8. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no website, database, or internet transmission is fully secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You are responsible for safeguarding any passwords or access credentials you create for third party platforms connected to our website.

 

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

 

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

1. Request access to the personal information we have about you

2. Request correction of inaccurate information

3. Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and operational limitations

4. Withdraw consent for optional communications, such as marketing emails

 

To submit a request, contact us using the information in the “Contact Us” section. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.

 

11. Third Party Links and Platforms

Our website may contain links to third party sites or embedded tools (such as video platforms, registration tools, or social media). We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices of third party sites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third party platforms you use.

 

12. International Visitors

If you access our website from outside the United States, your information may be processed and stored in the United States or other locations where our service providers operate. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations.

 

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, practices, or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

 

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a privacy request, contact:

The Marriage Cup
Email: adminern@themarriagecup.com
Phone: 304-935-5110