ScamSmartChurch Privacy Policy

Effective date: September 9, 2026
Last updated: September 9, 2026

About this policy

ScamSmartChurch respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices you have when you visit ScamSmartChurch.com, request free information, purchase training, access the Scam Demonstration Lab, or contact us.

ScamSmartChurch is operated by Mitch Johnston in North Carolina, United States. In this policy, “ScamSmartChurch,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Mitch Johnston doing business through ScamSmartChurch.com.

Quick summary

  • We collect information you give us, such as your name, email address, church or organization name, purchase information, and messages
  • Our website and course services are provided through Systeme.io
  • Payments are processed securely by Stripe, and we do not store your complete payment-card number
  • We may send service messages and, when appropriate, educational or promotional emails
  • You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
  • We do not sell your personal information
  • You may contact privacy@scamsmartchurch.com about your information

1. Information we collect

Information you provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you request free scam-prevention tips or other resources; purchase the Scam Demonstration Lab or another product; create or use a course account; contact us with a question or support request; request a refund; or otherwise communicate with us.

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your church or organization name
  • Account and course-access information
  • Purchase and transaction details
  • Information included in your messages
  • Any other information you choose to provide

Please do not send us Social Security numbers, passwords, complete payment-card numbers, medical information, or other highly sensitive information unless we specifically request it for a legitimate reason.

Payment and technical information

Payment information

Payments are processed by Stripe. Stripe may collect your name, billing information, payment-card details, device information, and transaction information according to its own privacy practices. ScamSmartChurch may receive limited transaction information, such as your name, email address, payment status, purchase amount, and the last four digits or type of payment card. We do not receive or store your complete payment-card number.

You can review Stripe’s Privacy Policy for more information.

Information collected automatically

When you use the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our website and service providers.

  • Internet Protocol address
  • Browser and device type
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and actions taken
  • Referring website
  • Approximate location based on IP address
  • Dates and times of visits
  • Cookies, session identifiers, and similar technical information

This information helps the website function, protects accounts, supports course access, remembers preferences, diagnoses technical problems, and helps us understand how the website is used.

2. How we use information

  • Operate and maintain ScamSmartChurch.com
  • Deliver requested resources and training
  • Create and manage course access
  • Process purchases, refunds, and related records
  • Send purchase confirmations and important service messages
  • Respond to questions and provide customer support
  • Send scam-prevention tips, updates, or offers when permitted
  • Improve our lessons, resources, website, and customer experience
  • Prevent fraud, misuse, security incidents, and unauthorized access
  • Enforce our terms and protect our legal rights
  • Comply with applicable legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements

3. Email communications

If you request free tips, purchase training, or otherwise ask to hear from us, we may send you educational or promotional emails. Every promotional email will include a way to unsubscribe.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email. We may still send necessary non-promotional messages, such as receipts, account-access information, security notices, responses to your questions, or important updates about a product you purchased.

4. Cookies and similar technologies

ScamSmartChurch.com is built and delivered through Systeme.io. Systeme.io and related service providers may use cookies or similar technologies to keep the website and course areas working, remember settings and sessions, support logins and purchases, protect the website against misuse, and measure website performance and basic usage.

ScamSmartChurch does not currently have Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, or another advertising pixel intentionally installed on the website.

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Some website, checkout, or course features may not work properly if essential cookies are disabled.

You can review Systeme.io’s Privacy Policy for information about its privacy practices.

5. How we share information

Service providers

We use companies that help us operate the website, deliver courses and emails, process payments, maintain records, provide technical support, and protect our services. These providers may process information only as needed to perform services for us or as otherwise described in their own privacy policies.

  • Systeme.io for website pages, forms, email delivery, checkout connections, customer records, and course access
  • Stripe for payment processing and fraud prevention

Other limited disclosures

We may disclose information if we reasonably believe it is necessary to comply with law, respond to a lawful request, protect a person’s safety, investigate fraud or misuse, enforce our agreements, or protect the rights and property of ScamSmartChurch or others.

If ScamSmartChurch is reorganized, sold, merged, or transferred, information may be included in that transaction, subject to appropriate confidentiality and legal protections. We may also share information when you direct us to do so or give us permission.

We do not sell personal information. We also do not use personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

6. Church purchases and other people’s information

A church may purchase access for its staff, leaders, or volunteers. If a purchaser gives us another person’s name, email address, or other personal information, the purchaser is responsible for having appropriate authority or permission to provide it.

Churches should share this Privacy Policy with individuals whose information they provide to ScamSmartChurch.

7. How long we keep information

We keep personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to provide products, course access, and support; maintain purchase, tax, accounting, and business records; send communications you requested; resolve disputes and enforce agreements; prevent fraud or misuse; and meet legal obligations.

Retention periods may differ depending on the type of information and why it was collected. Some information may remain temporarily in backups or may be retained when required by law. Payment processors may retain transaction records under their own legal and operational requirements.

8. Information security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards appropriate to the nature of the information we handle. We also rely on established service providers for website hosting, course delivery, email services, and payment processing.

No website, email system, or storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You are responsible for protecting your account credentials and notifying us if you believe your account or information has been compromised.

9. Your privacy choices and rights

  • Ask what personal information we have about you
  • Request access to or a copy of your information
  • Ask us to correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of certain information
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
  • Unsubscribe from marketing emails
  • Object to or limit certain uses of your information

Depending on where you live, some or all of these rights may apply. To make a privacy request, email privacy@scamsmartchurch.com. Please describe your request clearly. We may need to verify your identity before completing it.

We may retain or decline to delete certain information when permitted or required by law, including transaction, tax, fraud-prevention, security, and legal records. We will not discriminate against you for making a valid privacy request.

10. Children’s privacy

ScamSmartChurch.com and the Scam Demonstration Lab are intended for churches and adult users. They are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13.

If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information to us, contact privacy@scamsmartchurch.com so we can review and address the situation.

11. Third-party websites

Our website may link to websites or services operated by other organizations. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies. ScamSmartChurch is not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of third-party websites.

12. Processing in the United States

ScamSmartChurch operates in the United States. Our service providers may process or store information in the United States or other countries where they operate. Privacy laws in those locations may differ from the laws where you live.

13. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when our services, providers, or legal obligations change. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Material changes may also be communicated by email or another appropriate method.

14. Contact us

For questions, privacy requests, or concerns about this policy, contact:

Mitch Johnston
ScamSmartChurch
Email: privacy@scamsmartchurch.com
Location: North Carolina, United States