Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how MT GOSHEN INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES collects, uses, and protects your personal information.
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Our Commitment to Your Privacy
At MT GOSHEN INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our mobile application, or engage with our services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
- Date of birth and family information (for ministry participation)
- Prayer requests and testimonies
- Donation and giving history
- Event registration and attendance information
- Ministry involvement and volunteer information
- Photos and videos from church events (with consent)
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website or use our mobile app, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and device information
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website or source
- Usage patterns and preferences
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Ministry Services: To provide spiritual care, prayer support, and ministry opportunities
- Communication: To send you updates about services, events, and church announcements
- Event Management: To organize and coordinate church events, programs, and activities
- Donations: To process and acknowledge charitable contributions
- Website Improvement: To enhance user experience and website functionality
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and other harmful activities
Important: We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.
Information Sharing
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information
- Ministry Staff: With authorized church staff and volunteers for ministry purposes
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and services
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or legal process
- Safety and Security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our church, members, or others
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of church assets
Directory Information
We may share basic contact information (name, phone, email) in church directories or member listings, only with your explicit consent and only with other church members.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure servers and databases
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security audits and updates
- Staff training on privacy and security practices
Please Note: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to enhance our website and services:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and insights
- Payment Processors: For secure online donations (PayPal, Stripe, etc.)
- Email Services: For newsletters and communication (Mailchimp, Constant Contact)
- Social Media: For sharing content and connecting with our community
- Video Streaming: For live services and sermon archives
These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.
Children's Privacy
We are committed to protecting the privacy of children who participate in our programs:
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent
- Parent/guardian consent is required for all children's ministry participation
- Photos and videos of children are only taken and used with explicit parental permission
- Children's information is securely stored and accessed only by authorized ministry staff
- Parents have the right to review, update, or delete their child's information
Parent Rights: If you believe we have collected information from your child without proper consent, please contact us immediately.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
- Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from email communications or marketing materials
- Portability: Request your information in a portable format
- Restriction: Request limitations on how we use your information
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Information" section below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes:
- We will post the updated policy on our website
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- For material changes, we will notify you via email or prominent website notice
- Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
MT GOSHEN INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES
Address:
Bahai Rd, 1st Floor
Kanyanya, Kampala 256
Phone:
+256-787-507659
Email Contacts
Privacy Officer:
privacy@mtgosheninternationalministries.org
General Information:
info@mtgosheninternationalministries.org
We will respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.
Our Promise to You
At MT GOSHEN INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES, we are committed to being good stewards of the personal information you entrust to us. We will continue to implement best practices for data protection and privacy while serving our community with integrity and love.