Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

Introduction

Word of Love Evangelistic Ministry ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors, members, and supporters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our ministry.

We are a registered charity (Registration Number: 866312994RR0001) based in East York, Ontario, Canada, and we comply with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

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

• Fill out a contact form on our website
• Submit a prayer request
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Register for church events or programs
• Communicate with us via email, phone, or in person

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other details you choose to share.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit. This information is used for analytical purposes to improve our website and services.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and prayer requests
• To send you our newsletter and ministry updates (with your consent)
• To improve our website and online services
• To maintain records for our ministry programs and events
• To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements

Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal requirements or respond to lawful requests
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of our ministry, our members, or the public
• With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website (subject to strict confidentiality agreements)

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.

Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy legislation, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
• Withdraw your consent for specific uses of your information
• Request the deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

Third-Party Links

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

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 believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

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