Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
At Graceful Faith Ministries, we respect and protect your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the personal information you provide to us through our website, in compliance with applicable privacy laws. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a prayer request, make a donation, or contact us.
Non-Personal Identification Information: Browser type, IP address, device information, pages visited, and other technical data collected through cookies or other tracking technologies.
Payment Information: If you make a donation, purchase products, or register for events, we may collect your billing address, payment method, and transaction details. We do not store your credit card information; all transactions are securely processed through third-party payment processors.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
To Provide Services: Responding to your inquiries, processing donations, prayer requests, and delivering resources, newsletters, or other content you have requested.
To Improve Our Website**: Analyzing user behavior to enhance website performance, user experience, and functionality.
To Communicate with You**: Sending updates, newsletters, and notifications about events, promotions, or new content.
To Comply with Legal Requirements**: If necessary, we may use your information to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We are committed to protecting your personal information. We employ a variety of security measures, including encryption, secure servers, and regular security updates, to safeguard your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.
Despite these precautions, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors use our site and personalize your experience.
Types of Cookies: We may use session cookies (temporary, deleted when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (stored on your device until deleted or expired).
Third-Party Cookies: We may also allow third-party service providers, such as Google Analytics, to use cookies or similar technologies to collect information on our behalf for website analytics.
You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. However, some features of our site may not function properly without cookies.
5. Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information with trusted service providers and partners who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or serving you. These third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and are required to protect your information.
We may also share your information in the following situations:
With Your Consent: If you explicitly agree to share your information with third parties for specific purposes.
Legal Obligations: When required by law or in response to valid legal requests from government authorities or regulatory bodies.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience or additional information. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
7. Your Data Rights
Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: You can request to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations.
Restriction: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal information in certain situations.
Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the “Contact Us” section below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in compliance with applicable laws.
8. Children's Privacy
Graceful Faith Ministries does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.
9. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We securely delete or anonymize your data when it is no longer needed.
10. International Users
If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. or other countries where our service providers are located. By using our website, you consent to this transfer of data.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us at:
Graceful Faith Ministries
Email: info@agracefulfaith.com
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.