Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 28, 2026

Global Freedom Mission (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our website, forms, donation pages, email communications, or any other online services we provide.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal and non-personal information:

  • Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number
  • Donation information such as amount, date, method, and transaction details made available to us by the payment service used
  • Any data you voluntarily provide through contact forms, prayer requests, sign-ups, or communications
  • Device information, browser type, IP address, and pages visited (via cookies and analytics tools)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for legitimate nonprofit purposes only, including:

  • Responding to your questions, messages, or prayer requests
  • Sending mission updates, newsletters, and outreach communications
  • Processing donations and issuing tax receipts
  • Improving our website, user experience, and outreach efforts

We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share limited information with service providers when necessary to operate the website, process donations, communicate with supporters, or meet legal obligations.

3. Donations and Financial Information

  • Online donations may be processed through third-party payment services under those providers’ own privacy and security practices
  • Global Freedom Mission does not intentionally collect full payment-card numbers through ordinary website content; payment providers may process and retain payment information under their own practices
  • We may receive transaction information needed for donor records, receipts, reconciliation, support, fraud prevention, and legal compliance

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and third-party tools (like Google Analytics) to:

  • Understand how visitors use the site
  • Improve navigation, content, and performance

You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

5. Third-Party Links

We may link to external websites, such as ministry partners or social media platforms.
We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or security.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our content and programs are not directed to children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
If we discover that a child has submitted personal data, it will be deleted promptly.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information
  • Opt out of email or SMS communications
  • Request data usage details or stop specific processing

To make a privacy request, contact us at:
📧 info@globalfreedommission.org

8. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date. Please review it periodically.

9. Contact Us

Global Freedom Mission
📮 PO Box 81, Elmwood, NE 68349
📧 info@globalfreedommission.org
🌐 https://globalfreedommission.org

10. Data Storage and Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for mission-related purposes, tax compliance, or legal obligations.
Once data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

11. Email & SMS Consent

If you subscribe to GFM communications, we may send newsletters, mission updates, fundraising communications, or other information associated with that subscription. You may unsubscribe using the mechanism provided in applicable emails or by contacting us.

12. Privacy Rights in Certain Jurisdictions

Depending on where you live and which privacy laws apply, you may have rights concerning access to, correction of, deletion of, or restrictions on certain uses of your personal information.

  • Access or request deletion of your data
  • Object to or limit certain types of processing
  • File a complaint with your data protection authority

13. Data Breach Notifications

If a data incident requires notification under applicable law, Global Freedom Mission will provide the notices required by that law.

14. Volunteer & Mission Trip Applications

If you submit a mission trip or volunteer form, we may collect additional sensitive information (e.g., medical details or passport info) for planning and safety purposes.
This data is securely stored and only used for coordination related to your involvement.

15. International Data Transfers

GFM conducts international humanitarian and ministry work. Website and communication information may be processed in the United States or by service providers operating in other locations. Where applicable, we handle personal information subject to relevant legal requirements.

16. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data only when we have a lawful basis to do so, including:

  • Your consent
  • Legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests aligned with our nonprofit mission