Privacy Policy

Introduction

Child & Church Partners International ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at childandchurchpartners.org and use our services.

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered in Texas, United States. By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Mailing address (for donation receipts)
• Payment information (processed securely through PayPal)
• Communication preferences
• Messages you send through our contact form

Automatically Collected Information

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

• IP address and browser type
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website
• Device identifiers

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process donations and provide tax receipts
• Send updates about our programs and impact (with your consent)
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Send administrative information (changes to terms, policies)

Information Sharing

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

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and processing donations (such as PayPal for payment processing)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety
• Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Payment information is processed securely through PayPal and is never stored on our servers.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

California Residents

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please contact us for more information about exercising these rights.

European Union Residents

If you are located in the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, port, and erase your data. Please contact us to exercise these rights.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Note: While our organization serves children in the Philippines through our sponsorship programs, the personal information of sponsored children is handled separately with appropriate safeguards and parental consent as required by local laws.

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services:

• PayPal: For secure payment processing. PayPal's privacy policy governs their handling of your payment information.
• YouTube: For embedded video content. Google's privacy policy applies when you interact with YouTube videos.
• Analytics: We may use analytics services to understand how visitors use our website.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Child & Church Partners International
Austin, Texas, USA
Email: info@childandchurchpartners.org