# Privacy Policy

**Last Updated:** December 19, 2025

## Introduction

International Great Faith Ministries ("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 [3bsolutionsltd.github.io/gidudu](https://3bsolutionsltd.github.io/gidudu) or interact with our services.

## Information We Collect

### Information You Provide
When you interact with our website or services, we may collect:
- **Contact Information**: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
- **Donation Information**: Payment details processed through our payment partners
- **Sponsorship Information**: Details you provide when sponsoring a child
- **Partnership Information**: Information submitted through partnership forms
- **Communication Records**: Messages sent through our contact forms

### Automatically Collected Information
We may collect certain information automatically, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referral source
- Device information

## How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:
- Process donations and sponsorships
- Communicate with supporters and partners
- Send updates about our ministry and programs
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations

## Information Sharing

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

### Service Providers
- **Payment Processors**: PayPal, Cash App, Venmo, Givelify (for donation processing)
- **Email Services**: For sending ministry updates and communications
- **Web Hosting**: GitHub Pages for website hosting

### Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law or to:
- Comply with legal processes
- Protect our rights and property
- Ensure safety of our staff and beneficiaries
- Prevent fraud or abuse

## Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use:
- **Essential Cookies**: Required for website functionality
- **Analytics**: To understand website usage and improve user experience
- **Preferences**: To remember your settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

## Third-Party Payment Processing

Donations are processed through secure third-party payment processors:
- **PayPal**: [PayPal Privacy Policy](https://www.paypal.com/privacy)
- **Cash App**: [Cash App Privacy Policy](https://cash.app/legal/privacy)
- **Venmo**: [Venmo Privacy Policy](https://venmo.com/legal/privacy)
- **Givelify**: [Givelify Privacy Policy](https://www.givelify.com/privacy)

We do not store payment card information on our servers.

## Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your information:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure form submissions
- Content Security Policy (CSP) headers
- Subresource Integrity (SRI) for CDN resources
- Regular security audits
- Limited access to personal information

## Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
- Comply with legal and tax requirements
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

## Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- **Access**: Request a copy of your personal information
- **Correction**: Request correction of inaccurate information
- **Deletion**: Request deletion of your information
- **Opt-Out**: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
- **Portability**: Receive your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@gidudu.org

## Children's Privacy

Our child sponsorship program involves sharing information about children in our care:
- We obtain consent from legal guardians
- Child information is used solely for sponsorship purposes
- We protect children's identities and safety
- Sponsors receive updates about their sponsored children

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 without parental consent.

## International Data Transfers

Our ministry operates in Uganda, and our website is hosted by GitHub (United States). By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your residence.

## Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.

## Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices:

**International Great Faith Ministries**
- Email: info@gidudu.org
- Website: [3bsolutionsltd.github.io/gidudu](https://3bsolutionsltd.github.io/gidudu)

### Uganda Office
P.O. Box 1234, Mbale, Uganda

### U.S. Office
For U.S. inquiries, please email info@gidudu.org

## Compliance

We strive to comply with applicable privacy laws, including:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - EU
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - USA
- Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Act

## Donor Privacy Rights

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we respect donor privacy:
- We do not share donor information with other organizations
- Donors can request anonymity
- We honor "do not contact" requests
- We provide tax receipts for eligible donations

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**Your privacy matters to us. Thank you for trusting International Great Faith Ministries with your information.**

*For security concerns, please review our [Security Policy](SECURITY.md)*