The Church of the Family of Light (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors and donors who interact with our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information provided to us through our website, including through our contact form and payment window.
1. Information We Collect
We collect and process the following types of personal information:
- Donor Information: When you make a donation, we collect your Full Name, Donation Date and Time, Donation Amount and your Email Address.
- Contact Form Information: If you use our contact form, we collect your Full Name, Email Address, and the content of your message.
- Technical Information: We may collect anonymized information about your device, browser type, and website usage through cookies for analytics purposes.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
- To process and acknowledge your donations.
- To generate and send membership certificates.
- To respond to inquiries sent through the contact form.
- To keep you informed about updates, campaigns, or initiatives related to our organization.
- To comply with applicable legal or regulatory obligations.
3. Data Storage
We securely store personal information collected from donors and website users:
- Data is stored on secure servers with restricted access.
- We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
4. Data Sharing
We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in processing payments, managing communications, or operating our website, under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Compliance: When required by law or to comply with legal processes.
5. Data Security
We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement measures to protect it, including:
- Using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption to safeguard data transmitted through our website.
- Restricting access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
- Regularly reviewing and updating our security protocols to prevent unauthorized access.
6. Donor Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request corrections to any inaccuracies in your data.
- Deletion: You may request the deletion of your data, subject to legal or operational requirements.
- Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent for us to process your personal data at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10.
7. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information unless you explicitly provide it. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
8. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
9. Legal Basis for Data Processing
We process your data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: By using our website, submitting a contact form, or making a donation, you consent to the processing of your personal information.
- Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our website and fulfill our organizational mission.
- Legal Compliance: To meet applicable legal obligations, such as tax reporting.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
- Email: service@familyoflight.us
- Phone: +1 302 551 3769
- Mailing Address: 8 The Green STE R, Dover 19901, Delaware
We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring your trust in our organization.
Effective Date: December 22, 2024