Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Christ's Mission Online ("we," "us," or "our") is a nonprofit ministry dedicated to providing free websites, hosting, and digital tools to churches in Africa and the Middle East. Our website is located at christsmissiononline.org. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to handling your information with care and transparency.

2. Information We Collect

We only collect information you voluntarily provide to us. This happens primarily through our church application form and contact form and may include:

• Your name and the name of your church or ministry
• Your email address
• Your country and city
• A description of your ministry and congregation
• Any message or questions you submit through our contact form

We do not collect payment information, financial data, or sensitive personal information of any kind. We do not require account creation or login.

3. How We Use Your Information

Information you submit is used solely to:

• Evaluate and respond to church website applications
• Communicate with you about your project or request
• Build and deliver your church website as requested
• Provide ongoing support for your ministry's online presence

We will never use your information for marketing purposes unrelated to your request, and we will never send unsolicited commercial email.

4. Information We Do Not Sell or Share

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to any third party. Your information is used only within Christ's Mission Online to fulfill the purpose for which you provided it.

We may share limited information only if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our ministry or others.

5. Data Storage and Security

Information submitted through our forms is transmitted securely over HTTPS and stored on our web server hosted by Christ's Mission Online in the United States. We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

While no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, we are committed to using industry-standard practices to safeguard your data.

6. Cookies and Tracking

Our website does not use tracking cookies, analytics services, advertising networks, or third-party tracking scripts. We do not track visitors across other websites. The only third-party content loaded on our pages is Google Fonts (typography), which may set its own cookies subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information
• Withdraw consent and ask us to stop communicating with you at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to all requests within a reasonable time.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to partner ministries or external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.