Privacy Policy for Shepherds and Warriors

Effective Date: 22-01-2025

At Shepherds and Warriors, we value the privacy of our website visitors and donors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or make a donation. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with our website:

1.1 Personal Information Provided by You
  • Contact Forms: When you fill out a contact form on our website, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you provide in the message.
  • Donations: When making a donation, we collect payment information, including your name, billing address, email address, and payment details (such as credit card number or PayPal account).
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
  • Usage Data: We may automatically collect information about how you interact with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior. This data helps us improve the performance and usability of the website.
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
  • We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website, analyze site traffic, and gather demographic information. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to inquiries: We use the information you provide in contact forms to respond to your questions, feedback, or requests for information.
  • To process donations: The personal and payment information you provide is used to process your donations securely and send you donation receipts and acknowledgment.
  • To improve our website and services: We use website usage data to analyze trends and improve our website’s functionality and content.
  • To communicate with you: If you subscribe to our newsletter or request updates, we may use your contact information to send you news, updates, and information about Shepherds and Warriors and its activities.
  • To comply with legal obligations: We may use or disclose your information if required by law, such as complying with tax or financial regulations.

3. Payment Information

For donation transactions, we use third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) to securely process payments. These processors handle your payment information according to their own privacy policies, and we do not store your payment information on our website.

Please refer to the privacy policy of the respective payment processor for more details on how they handle your information.

4. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and use commercially reasonable efforts to protect it. We use encryption protocols (e.g., SSL) to secure sensitive data, such as payment details, during transmission. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee complete security.

5. Sharing Your Information

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your personal information in the following situations:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, or communicating with you. These providers are obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which it was provided.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, court order, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of Shepherds and Warriors, our users, or others.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access and Update: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you, and you may update or correct any inaccuracies.
  • Opt-Out of Communications: If you no longer wish to receive marketing or newsletter communications, you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us directly.
  • Data Deletion: If you wish to have your personal data deleted, you may contact us, and we will take reasonable steps to remove it from our records, subject to any legal obligations.

7. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated or controlled by Shepherds and Warriors. This Privacy Policy only applies to our website, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those sites before providing any personal information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the 22-01-2025 at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Shepherds and Warriors

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. Thank you for your support of Shepherds and Warriors!