Privacy Policy
Gathering of Christ Ministries
Effective Date: July 8, 2026
Gathering of Christ Ministries ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information obtained through our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you interact with our website:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Donation information
- Prayer requests
- Volunteer applications
- Ministry participation information
- Event registrations
- Communication preferences
- Any other information you voluntarily provide through forms or messages.
- We may also automatically collect certain technical information such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the website
- Cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to your inquiries.
- Process donations.
- Register you for events.
- Communicate ministry news and updates.
- Send newsletters and ministry announcements (when you choose to receive them).
- Coordinate volunteer opportunities.
- Improve our website and ministry services.
- Comply with legal obligations.
3. Donations
- Donations made through our website are processed through secure third-party payment providers. Gathering of Christ Ministries does not store complete credit card or banking information on our servers.
4. Prayer Requests
- Prayer requests submitted through our website are treated respectfully and confidentially. If you request that your prayer remain private, we will make every reasonable effort to honor that request.
5. Cookies
- Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, remember preferences, and understand website usage.
- You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.
6. Sharing Your Information
- We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
- We may share information only:
- With trusted service providers who help operate our website.
- When required by law.
- To protect the rights and safety of Gathering of Christ Ministries or others.
7. Data Security
- We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. While no internet transmission is completely secure, we strive to use commercially reasonable methods to protect your information.
8. Children's Privacy
- Our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will promptly remove it.
9. Third-Party Links
- Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
10. Your Rights
You may request to:
- Access your personal information.
- Correct inaccurate information.
- Update your contact information.
- Request deletion of your information, where permitted by law.
- Unsubscribe from ministry communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
- We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
12. Contact Us
- If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Gathering of Christ Ministries
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