Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Yeshua's House of Praise International ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our ministry.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out contact forms on our website
• Subscribe to our newsletter or email updates
• Register for events or programs
• Make donations or financial contributions
• Request prayer or pastoral care
• Communicate with us via email or phone

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Prayer requests and pastoral care information
• Donation history and financial information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Event registration details

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Device type and operating system

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests
• Send you information about our church, ministries, events, and programs
• Process donations and maintain donation records
• Provide pastoral care and prayer support
• Improve our website and user experience
• Send administrative information, such as updates to our policies
• Communicate important announcements about our church community

3. How We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our ministry, or servicing you (e.g., email service providers, payment processors). These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Ministry Partners: With your explicit consent, we may share information with ministry partners for specific programs or events you've registered for.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve website functionality and content

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure SSL encryption for data transmission
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Restricted access to personal information
• Secure storage of physical and electronic records

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Donation records are maintained in accordance with Canadian tax and charity regulations.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

12. Compliance

Yeshua's House of Praise International is a registered Canadian charity (Registration Number: 776194300RR0001). We comply with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), as well as provincial privacy legislation where applicable.