Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 20/08/25
Last Updated: 20/08/25
Abounding Ministries (“we,” “our,” or “us”) exists to serve orphans, vulnerable children, and youth with the love of Christ. In carrying out this mission, we are deeply committed to protecting the privacy, dignity, and safety of every individual we serve and those who support our ministry.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information when you visit AboundingMinistries.net or interact with our ministry.
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1. Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide to Us
- Personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you contact us, sign up for updates, or partner with us.
- Donation information (processed securely by trusted third-party payment processors).
- Volunteer or event registration details.
- Prayer requests, testimonies, or inquiries you choose to share.
b) Information About Children and Youth
- We may collect limited information about children and youth only when necessary for program participation, sponsorship, or safeguarding purposes.
- We do not publish, share, or disclose identifying information about children without explicit, informed consent from legal guardians and only in ways that respect the child’s dignity and protection.
c) Information Collected Automatically
- Website usage data (IP address, device type, pages visited).
- Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5).
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2. How We Use the Information
We use information to:
- Communicate ministry updates, events, and resources.
- Process donations and provide receipts.
- Respond to prayer requests, inquiries, or applications.
- Ensure the safety and effective participation of children and youth in ministry programs.
- Improve the functionality of our website.
- Comply with legal and safeguarding requirements.
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3. How We Protect Children’s Privacy
- We are committed to safeguarding the rights, dignity, and well-being of children in every aspect of our ministry.
- We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 (or under the legal minimum age in your country) without parental or guardian consent.
- Any stories, images, or testimonies involving children are shared only with appropriate permissions and in a way that avoids exploitation or risk.
- Donor and sponsor communications regarding children are managed responsibly to protect identities and locations.
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4. How We Share Information
We do not sell or trade personal information.
We may share limited information only with:
- Trusted third-party providers (e.g., donation processors, email platforms) who assist us in ministry operations.
- Legal or safeguarding authorities if required to protect the safety of a child, comply with laws, or respond to urgent welfare concerns.
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5. Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies to:
- Improve website functionality.
- Track anonymous usage for site improvement.
- Remember preferences.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
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6. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect all personal data, especially that of children and vulnerable persons. However, no system is 100% secure.
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7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access or correct the information we hold about you.
- Request deletion of your personal data.
- Opt out of receiving ministry communications.
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
📧 info@aboundingministries.net
📍 info@aboundingministries.net
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8. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites.
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9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Any changes will be posted here with the updated date.
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10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or safeguarding commitments, please contact:
Abounding Ministries
📧 info@aboundingministries.net
📍 info@aboundingministries.net