Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Who We Are

Biblical Leadership for Excellence (“BLE,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website https://bleonline.org. Our mission is to serve leaders with integrity, and that includes stewarding your personal information responsibly.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at info@bleonline.org.

Information We Collect and Why We Collect It

We collect personal information only when it is necessary to serve you, communicate with you, or fulfill our mission.

Information You Provide to Us

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

• Make a donation

• Subscribe to our email communications

• Complete a form or quiz

• Register for an event or resource

• Contact us directly

This information may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Donation details (note: payment information is processed securely by third-party providers and is not stored on our servers)

Donations and Donor Management

We use Little Green Light as our donor management and fundraising CRM. When you make a donation or register for an event, your information is securely stored within this system to:

• Process and acknowledge donations

• Maintain donation records for legal and tax purposes

• Communicate with donors about impact, receipts, and updates

Little Green Light maintains its own security and privacy standards consistent with industry best practices.

 

Email Communications

We use Mailchimp to manage our email communications. If you subscribe to our newsletter or opt in through a form, quiz, or donation, your contact information may be stored in Mailchimp for the purpose of:

• Sending newsletters and updates

• Sharing resources, events, and impact stories

• Communicating about BLE programs and initiatives

You may unsubscribe from email communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in every email.

Quizzes and Forms

We use Typeform to host quizzes and interactive forms. When you complete a Typeform quiz or form:

• Your responses may be collected along with your contact information

• Data may be securely passed to Mailchimp for follow-up communication if you opt in

Participation in quizzes is voluntary, and you may choose whether or not to receive follow-up emails.

Comments

If you leave comments on our site, we collect the information shown in the comments form, along with your IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.

An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine whether you are using it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/.

Media Uploads

If you upload images to the website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site may be able to download and extract location data from images.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience.

Cookies may be used to:

• Remember your preferences

• Enable form and login functionality

• Understand how visitors interact with the site

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some site features may not function properly as a result.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles or pages on this site may include embedded content (such as videos or social media posts). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external website directly and may collect data, use cookies, or track interactions according to that third party’s policies.

How We Share Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

Your data may be shared only with:

• Trusted service providers (such as Little Green Light, Mailchimp, and Typeform)

• Technology partners required to operate our website and services

All vendors are selected based on their commitment to data security and privacy.

How Long We Retain Your Data

• Donation and donor records are retained as required for legal, tax, and reporting purposes

• Email subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe

• Comment data may be retained indefinitely to support moderation and community engagement
  
  

Your Rights Over Your Data

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you

• Request corrections or updates to your information

• Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)

• Opt out of email communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact info@bleonline.org.

How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.