Gateway Ministries Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Gateway Ministries (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website.
As a non-profit organization, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, and community members. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Personal Identification: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address (e.g., when signing up for a newsletter or contacting us).
- Donation Information: For online giving, we collect necessary billing details. Please note that credit card transactions are processed through secure, third-party service providers; we do not store your full financial records on our servers.
- Technical Data: IP addresses, browser types, and access times collected automatically through cookies to improve website functionality.
2. How We Use Your Information
Gateway Ministries uses the collected data for the following purposes:
- To process and acknowledge donations or event registrations.
- To send updates, newsletters, or information regarding our mission and services.
- To respond to inquiries and provide support.
- To maintain and improve the security and performance of our website.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or lease our mailing lists to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted partners who help us operate our website or process donations (e.g., payment processors), provided they agree to keep this information confidential.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal processes or protect the rights of the ministry.
4. Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. This includes the use of Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology to ensure that sensitive data is encrypted during transmission.
5. Your Choices and Rights
- Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from our email communications at any time by emailing info@gatewayministries.org (or if applicable, by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our emails).
- Access & Updates: You may contact us to review or update your information.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites (such as social media platforms or community partners). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third-party websites.
7. Changes to this Policy
Gateway Ministries reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on our homepage or updating the “Last Revised” date below.
Contact Us If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info@gatewayministries.org