PRIVACY POLICY FOR Rhea Ministries USA INC
Effective Date: 7 December 2023
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of any personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you interact with our website or contact us through other means. By accessing our website or providing us with your personal information, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1.Information Collection and Use
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information from you when you voluntarily provide it to us through our website or other communication channels. This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address. We collect this information to fulfill your requests, respond to your inquiries, process donations, and provide you with information about our services, events, and opportunities to support our associated ministry.
1.2 Subscription Forms
In some instances, we may use subscription forms on our website to collect information such as your name and email address. The data collected through these forms is forwarded directly to the associated ministry to facilitate communication and ensure your subscription preferences are met. We do not share this information with any third parties.
1.3 Payment Processing
For online donations and other payments made through our website, we utilize a third-party payment processor. Your payment information, such as credit card details or other financial data, is securely transmitted to the payment processor for the purpose of completing the transaction. The payments received are sent directly to the associated ministry, minus any processing fees charged by the payment processor. Rhea Ministries USA INC does not retain any portion of donations made through the website.
2.Information Sharing and Disclosure
2.1 Third-Party Service Providers
We may engage trusted third-party service providers to perform certain functions or services on our behalf. These service providers may have access to your personal information solely for the purpose of assisting us in carrying out our operations, such as website hosting, data analysis, and email communication. We ensure that these service providers maintain appropriate safeguards to protect your information.
2.2 Legal Compliance and Protection
We may disclose your personal information if required by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect and defend our rights or property, prevent fraud, or protect the personal safety of our employees or users of our services.
3.Data Security
We take reasonable measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect against loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction of your information. However, please note that no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
4.External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources that are not under our control. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties to understand how they collect, use, and disclose your information.
5.Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will promptly delete such information from our records.
6.Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on our website and indicate the effective date. We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of our services after the posting of the updated Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
7.Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us here.
We will make every effort to address and resolve your inquiries in a timely and appropriate manner.
8.Use of Cookies
8.1 Cookies
Like many websites, we may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather information about how you use our website. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or device when you visit a website. They enable us to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and provide personalized content and features.
8.2 Types of Cookies
We may use the following types of cookies:
Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website and enable you to access certain features and services. They help maintain the security and integrity of our website.
Analytics Cookies: We may use analytics cookies to collect information about your use of our website, such as pages visited, links clicked, and other actions you take. This data helps us understand and improve the performance and usability of our website.
Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features and personalized content. They may also be used to remember your login credentials or language preferences.
8.3 Third-Party Cookies
We may also allow certain third parties, such as analytics service providers, to set cookies on your device. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. This information is used to provide targeted advertisements and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
8.4 Cookie Consent and Control
By using our website, you consent to the placement of cookies on your device as described in this Privacy Policy. You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to refuse, accept, or delete cookies. However, please note that disabling or deleting certain cookies may impact your ability to access and use certain features of our website.
8.5 Do Not Track
Our website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals or similar mechanisms.
9.Consent
By using our website, contacting us, or providing us with your personal information, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.