PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: July 15th, 2025
Organization: Project 527
We are committed to protecting your privacy and honoring your trust. As a Christian nonprofit, we operate in accordance with Biblical values of integrity, stewardship, and respect for the dignity of every person. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our website, donate, sign up for communications, or otherwise engage with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both **personal** and **non-personal** information to fulfill our mission and improve our services.
a. Personal Information
You may voluntarily provide us with:
* Name
* Email address
* Phone number
* Mailing address
* Donation details (amount, date, method of payment)
* Prayer requests, stories, or other submissions
b. Non-Personal Information
We may collect technical data such as:
* Browser type and version
* IP address
* Device type
* Pages visited and time spent on our site
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
* Process donations and issue tax receipts
* Send thank-you notes and donor updates
* Provide requested services or information
* Share organizational news, impact reports, and prayer requests
* Improve our website and outreach
* Comply with legal and financial obligations
We may also use anonymized, aggregated data for internal reporting and analytics.
3. Sharing of Information
We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share your data with:
* Trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms) who assist us in operating our ministry
* Legal authorities when required by law, subpoena, or regulation
* Partners or affiliates, only as needed and with appropriate safeguards in place
All third-party services we use must comply with confidentiality and data security standards.
4. Your Choices and Rights
You can:
* Opt out of marketing or fundraising emails by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of any email
* Request access to the personal information we have about you
* Ask us to correct, update, or delete your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
To make any such request, please contact us at project527customer@gmail.com.
5. How We Protect Your Information
We use industry-standard security practices, including:
* SSL encryption for online transactions
* Secure storage and limited access to donor and user records
* Routine audits and staff training on data protection
Despite these efforts, no method of online transmission is 100% secure. We encourage you to take care when sharing sensitive information.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
* Improve your browsing experience
* Understand user behavior and website traffic
* Store preferences and session information
You can modify your browser settings to control or disable cookies, though some site features may be limited as a result.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has submitted data to us, please contact us so we can remove it.
8. International Visitors
If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please note that your data may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” above and post the updated policy on our website. Your continued use of our services constitutes your agreement to the new terms.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Project 527