Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of Jesus Restoration Center. Located at Kirumba polisi mwisho wa lami in Mwanza, Tanzania, our church is dedicated to serving our community and spreading the gospel. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the personal information of our website visitors and members. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to support our ministry, connect with our congregation, and improve our services. The types of information we may collect include:

• Personal Information: Information you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any messages or prayer requests you submit through contact forms.
• Donation Information: If you make an online donation, we will collect your name, contact information, and payment details. Please note that we use a secure third-party payment processor (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, etc.), and we do not store your full credit card information on our servers.
• Automatically Collected Data: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain data, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the pages you visit. This helps us understand how our website is used and improve its performance. This data is generally non-personally identifiable.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and prayer requests.
• To process and acknowledge your donations.
• To send you updates, newsletters, and announcements about church events and activities, only if you have opted in to receive them.
• To improve our website and services by analyzing user behavior and trends.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraudulent activity.

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

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

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our ministry (e.g., payment processors, email service providers). These third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and are prohibited from using your personal data for any purpose other than to provide their services.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect the rights or property of Jesus Restoration Center, or ensure the safety of our congregation and community.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. This means we will keep your data for as long as we have an ongoing relationship with you or as needed to comply with our legal obligations. We will securely delete or anonymize your information when it is no longer needed.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use "cookies" and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. A cookie is a small file placed on your device's hard drive. We may use cookies to understand how you interact with our website, remember your preferences, and improve our services. You have the option to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. However, declining cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our website.

7. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as social media platforms or partner ministries. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit after leaving ours.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request that any inaccurate or incomplete data be corrected.
• Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain it.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our mailing lists at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. Changes to this Policy

We reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Us

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

Jesus Restoration Center
Kirumba polisi mwisho wa lami
Mwanza, Tanzania
Email: info@jrc.co.tz
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