Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
World Missions Fellowship ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our supporters, donors, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our organization.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Fill out a contact form on our website
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Make a donation
- Register for events or volunteer opportunities
- Communicate with us via email, phone, or in person
The types of personal information we may collect include:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Donation amounts and payment information
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and prayer requests
- To process and acknowledge donations
- To issue official tax receipts as required by the Canada Revenue Agency
- To send newsletters, ministry updates, and event invitations (with your consent)
- To improve our website and services
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting our ministry activities, subject to confidentiality agreements
- When required by law or to comply with legal processes
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of our organization and our community
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. We may also use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These tools collect anonymous, aggregated data and do not identify individual users.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information
- Withdraw your consent to receive communications at any time
- Opt out of our newsletter by clicking the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly
8. Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- World Missions Fellowship
- 319 Queensland Road SE, Calgary, Alberta T2J 3S4
- Phone: (403) 278-3333
- Email: worldmissionsfellowshipAB@hotmail.com