1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Name, email address, phone number, physical address
- Payment details when making donations or purchases
- Responses to contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, event registrations, or volunteer/partner inquiries
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Website, certain data may be collected automatically:
- IP address, browser type, device information
- Pages visited, links clicked, time spent on the site
- Cookies or similar tracking technologies
We use this data to improve Website performance and user experience.
c. Sensitive Information
We do not intentionally collect or store highly sensitive personal information, such as medical records, unless you voluntarily provide it for ministry or support purposes. Sensitive submissions are treated with additional confidentiality.
2. Children’s Privacy
Champions Club serves children and individuals with special needs; however:
- The Website is not directed to children under age 13.
- We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 online.
- If we learn that we have unintentionally collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.
Parents/guardians may contact us to review or remove a child’s information.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use information to:
- Respond to messages, requests, or support needs
- Share ministry updates, newsletters, and communications
- Manage donations, purchases, and event participation
- Improve Website functionality and user experience
- Verify identity to prevent fraud or misuse
- Maintain compliance with legal and financial obligations
We never sell your personal information.
4. Legal Bases for Processing (If Applicable)
Where required (e.g., GDPR jurisdictions), we process personal data based on:
- Your consent
- Contractual necessity
- Legitimate interests (e.g., ministry operations, security)
- Legal compliance
5. Sharing & Disclosure of Information
We may share information only with:
- Trusted third-party providers (e.g., payment processors, email marketing platforms, website hosting)
- Affiliated ministry partners assisting in service delivery
- Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when legally required
All third parties are expected to protect your personal data.
We do not permit third parties to use information for their own marketing.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, tags, and analytics tools to:
- Recognize returning visitors
- Measure engagement and site performance
- Personalize content
You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies, which may affect Website functionality.
7. Data Storage & Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data against loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access.
However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
8. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, or as required by law and financial regulations (e.g., donation records).
You may request deletion of your personal information at any time (see Section 10).
9. External Links
Our Website may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
10. Your Rights & Choices
You may request to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct or update inaccurate information
- Opt-out of newsletters or marketing emails
- Request deletion of your personal data (unless legally required to retain it)
Submit requests through the contact information in Section 13.
Unsubscribe links are included in marketing emails.
11. International Users
If you access our Website outside the United States, your data may be transferred and stored on U.S. servers. By using the Website, you consent to this transfer.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy occasionally to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. The “Last Updated” date will always indicate the current version.
Continued Website use after updates signifies acceptance of the revised Policy.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or privacy requests, please contact us:
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