At Virtuous Lifestyle Ministry, accessible from www.virtuouslifestyleministry.org, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how it is used, and your rights with regard to that information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, etc.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including IP addresses, browser type, device type, and pages visited.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies to enhance your user experience and analyze website traffic.
2. How We Use Your Information
The personal information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries or provide information requested via our Contact Us page.
- To improve our website, products, services, and content based on your feedback.
- To send occasional newsletters, updates, or information about our ministry’s activities (only if you have subscribed or opted-in).
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following situations:
- Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party vendors to perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting or email communications. These parties are only provided with the information necessary to perform their services and are obligated not to disclose or use it for other purposes.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze website traffic and personalize content. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of the website.
6. Your Rights
As a user, you have the right to:
- Access and Correct Your Information: You can request access to your personal information or ask to correct it by contacting us through our Contact Us page.
- Opt-Out: If you have subscribed to receive communications from us, you may opt out of further communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in the email or contacting us directly.
7. Links to External Sites
Our website may contain links to other websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of those sites when you visit them.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” at the top will be revised. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please feel free to reach out to us via our Contact Us page.
