Privacy Policy

Introduction

Mercy Seed Outreach ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website mercyseed.org and use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

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

• Make a donation or sponsor a survivor
• Purchase items from our shop
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Submit a prayer request
• Contact us through our contact form
• Create an account on our website

This information may include: name, email address, phone number, mailing address, payment information, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Click patterns and navigation paths

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process donations, sponsorships, and shop purchases
• Send donation receipts and tax documentation
• Provide updates about the survivors you sponsor
• Send newsletters and ministry updates (with your consent)
• Respond to your inquiries and prayer requests
• Improve our website and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations
• Detect and prevent fraud or misuse of our services
• Analyze website traffic and user behavior for optimization

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and processing transactions, including:

• Payment processors (Stripe) for secure donation and purchase processing
• Email service providers for newsletters and communications
• Cloud hosting providers for data storage
• Analytics providers (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel) to understand website usage

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Improve our website functionality
• Track the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. All payment transactions are processed through secure, PCI-compliant payment processors. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable
• Object to processing of your personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at mercyseedoutreach@gmail.com.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

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