Collect only what the work requires.

Information we receive

Membership and sponsorship records may include name, email, organization, phone, selected tier, amount and recognition preference. Research requests may also include a contact phone number, service category, scope, budget range, requested deadline, confidentiality preference and an optional file. Administrative logs record authorized operational changes.

Cookie choices and optional email

Essential browser storage supports authentication, security, accessibility, app installation and saved preferences. The Cookie choices control lets you select essential-only or optional cookies and change that choice later. Optional analytics and advertising cookies are currently disabled. We store the choice on your device for six months and retain an anonymous choice/version record. Newsletter signup is separate and voluntary; rejecting optional cookies does not prevent reading free news or subscribing.

Subscriptions and newsletter records

Digital subscriptions use your signed-in account, email, name, optional ZIP code, renewal authorization, payment references and paid-through dates. ZIP codes are used for aggregate audience planning, not precise location tracking. We do not request birth dates, government identification or sensitive demographic information for signup. Newsletter requests remain pending until email confirmation. Every newsletter includes an unsubscribe link; email opt-out is separate from cancellation of paid billing. We retain confirmation, consent and delivery records for administration and dispute resolution.

Security records

Short-lived hashed request identifiers limit abuse. They are not used for advertising profiles. Subscriber information and exports are restricted to authorized DINA administration. Payment and email providers receive only information needed to perform their service.

Payment information

DINA does not receive or store full card numbers or card security codes. Card information is entered on the payment processor's secure checkout. DINA retains only the information needed to administer the sponsorship and receipt, such as payment status, tier, amount, processor references and a limited payment-method description.

How information is used

Information is used to respond to requests, process and document support, administer membership, route CASIG requests for consultant assignment, secure the editorial workflow, meet legal obligations and improve network operations. DINA–CASIG does not sell submitted personal information.

Notifications and acknowledgment receipts

When configured, the DINA Official Website sends CASIG intake details to the designated administrator and sends the customer a category-specific acknowledgment receipt. Secure uploaded files remain in private object storage and are not attached to ordinary notification email.

Private uploads and access

Research files are stored in private object storage and are not published by the website. Administrative pages and secure-download routes require authenticated, role-checked access. Public article feeds contain published editorial material, not private intake or sponsorship records.

Retention and requests

Records are retained only as long as reasonably needed for the request, relationship, audit responsibility or applicable legal obligation. To request access, correction or deletion, email walkingwithchristtoemmaus@gmail.com. Some records may need to be retained for lawful accounting, dispute or security purposes.

External services

Facebook, Substack, payment processors, email-delivery providers and linked publishers operate under their own privacy terms. DINA–CASIG does not treat a visitor’s connection to an external service as permission to publish private intake information.

Updated: November 1, 2026.