Privacy Policy

Back2Basics Outdoor Ministries, Inc.

DBA Back2Basics Adventures

Effective Date: April 10, 2026

EIN: 82-3117714  |  501(c)(3) Public Charity

Back2Basics Outdoor Ministries, Inc., doing business as Back2Basics Adventures ("B2B," "we," "us," or "our"), is committed to protecting the privacy of everyone who visits our website and engages with our ministry. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you visit back2basicsadventures.org or interact with us online.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our site.

1. Who We Are

Back2Basics Outdoor Ministries, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Jonesborough, Tennessee. Our ministry provides outdoor retreat experiences for first responders, veterans, military personnel, church groups, and others seeking rest, renewal, and restoration in a faith-based environment.

Mailing Address: 1265 TN-107, Jonesborough, TN 37659

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (423) 373-2111

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Directly

When you complete the Plan Your Adventure inquiry form on our website, we collect the following information:

• Full name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Group size

• Desired arrival and departure dates

• Preferred location and accommodations

• Total trip budget

• Additional details you choose to share

When you make a financial contribution through our website, donations are processed through GiveButter, a third-party payment platform. We do not directly collect or store your payment card information. Please see Section 5 for more information about GiveButter's data practices.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including:

• Browser type and version

• Pages visited and time spent on each page

• Referring website or source

• IP address and general geographic location

• Device type and operating system

This information is used to understand how visitors use our site and to improve the user experience. It is collected through standard website analytics tools and does not identify you personally unless combined with information you have provided directly.

C. YouTube Embeds

Our website contains embedded YouTube videos. When you view these videos, YouTube may collect data about your device and viewing behavior in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy. We do not control the data collected by YouTube. If you are logged into a Google account while viewing embedded content, Google may associate that viewing activity with your account. You can review Google's data practices at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to retreat inquiries and coordinate retreat planning with you

• To process and acknowledge donations made through our website

• To send ministry updates, newsletters, and event information to those who have opted in or who have an established relationship with B2B

• To improve our website, content, and ministry offerings

• To comply with legal obligations and nonprofit reporting requirements

• To maintain records required for our 501(c)(3) status and grant compliance

• We do not use your information for commercial advertising, and we do not sell your personal information to any third party under any circumstances.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to support website functionality and to analyze site traffic. Cookies help us understand which pages are most visited and how users navigate the site.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly

• Analytics cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior in aggregate, anonymous form

You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website. By continuing to use our site without adjusting your cookie settings, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

5. Third-Party Service Providers

We work with the following third-party services that may have access to certain information in connection with the services they provide to us:

GiveButter (Donation Processing)

Donations made through our website are processed by GiveButter, Inc. When you donate, your payment information is submitted directly to GiveButter and is subject to their Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. We receive a record of your donation, including your name, donation amount, and contact information, for the purposes of donor acknowledgment, tax receipt issuance, and nonprofit recordkeeping.

We do not have full visibility into all of the data GiveButter collects, stores, or processes on its own platform. We strongly encourage donors to review GiveButter's Privacy Policy at https://givebutter.com/privacy before making a donation. By donating through our site, you acknowledge that your information will be processed by GiveButter and that their privacy practices are separate from ours. If you have concerns about how GiveButter handles your data, please contact them directly.

We will not be held responsible for GiveButter's independent data practices. However, we have selected GiveButter because it is a reputable, widely used nonprofit fundraising platform with established data security standards.

YouTube (Google LLC)

Our website embeds video content hosted on YouTube, a service operated by Google LLC. YouTube may collect information about your device and viewing behavior when you interact with embedded videos. This data is subject to Google's Privacy Policy, which can be reviewed at https://policies.google.com/privacy. We do not control or receive data collected by YouTube through these embeds.

Website Hosting and CRM

Our website is hosted and managed through GoHighLevel (The Profit CRM), a cloud-based marketing and CRM platform. Information submitted through our website forms is stored within this platform. GoHighLevel employs industry-standard security practices to protect data stored on its platform.

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• With service providers who assist us in operating our website and ministry, as described in Section 5, and only to the extent necessary to provide those services

• With government or regulatory authorities when required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our organization or others

• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or transfer of organizational assets, in which case we will notify affected individuals and ensure continued protection of their information

We will never share your personal information with other organizations for their own marketing or fundraising purposes.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, to comply with applicable legal and nonprofit reporting requirements, and to maintain accurate donation and ministry records. Donor records may be retained indefinitely as required for 501(c)(3) compliance. Inquiry form submissions that do not result in a booked retreat are generally retained for up to two years.

If you would like to request deletion of your personal information, please contact us using the information in Section 10. We will honor deletion requests to the extent permitted by law and our organizational obligations.

Phone: (423) 373-2111

8. Data Security

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include using secure platforms for data storage, limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel only, and working with service providers who maintain industry-standard security practices.

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. If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

9. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not submit any personal information through our website.

If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete that information. If you believe we may have collected information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at [email protected] so we can address it promptly.

10. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you

• The right to request correction of inaccurate information

• The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to our legal and organizational obligations

• The right to opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to all requests within a reasonable time frame. We do not discriminate against individuals who exercise their privacy rights.

To unsubscribe from our email communications, you may click the unsubscribe link included in any email we send, or contact us directly.

11. Google Ad Grants Compliance

Back2Basics Adventures participates in the Google Ad Grants program, which provides eligible nonprofits with in-kind advertising on Google Search. In connection with our participation in this program, our website complies with all Google Ad Grants policies, including maintaining a clearly accessible privacy policy that discloses our data collection and use practices. If you arrived at our website through a Google Ad, this policy governs the information collected during and after your visit.

12. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including our partner organizations and social media platforms. This Privacy Policy applies only to back2basicsadventures.org. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party sites and encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit through a link on our website.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Back2Basics Outdoor Ministries, Inc.

DBA Back2Basics Adventures

Attn: Michael Batenburg

1265 TN-107

Jonesborough, TN 37659

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (423) 373-2111

We are committed to resolving any concerns you may have about our privacy practices in a timely and respectful manner.

Back2Basics Adventures is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to faith-based leadership development, retreats, and community outreach experiences.

COMPANY

FOLLOW US

© 2026 BACK2BASICS ADVENTURES | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED