At LifeGuard Ministries, we deeply value your privacy. This Privacy Policy is designed to inform you about our practices regarding the collection, use, protection, and disclosure of information that you may provide via the LifeGuard Ministries website (“Site”) or while using our services (“Services”). By using our Site or Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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Managing Your Information Preferences

You have control over your personal information. You can review, correct, update, or change your personal information at any time. If you wish to opt out of certain communications, please contact us via email at help.lifeguardministries@gmail.com. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at the same email address.

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Information We Collect

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Personal Information

We collect personal information that identifies you, such as your name, address, phone number, email, and other similar information you choose to provide us. You might be asked for this information when you register on our Site, subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or use our Services. Providing this information is voluntary, but without it, you may not be able to fully utilize our Site or Services.

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Usage Data and Site Activity

We automatically collect information about your actions on the Site, such as the type of web browser you use, your operating system, your internet service provider, your IP address, the pages you view, and the duration of your visits. This information helps us to understand how our Site and Services are used and leads to improvements in what we offer.

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Cookies and Web Beacons

To enhance your experience, we use cookies (small text files placed on your device) and web beacons (electronic files that monitor site usage). These tools do not collect personal information, but help pre-populate your username for easier login, among other conveniences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some features of our Site or Services may not function properly without them.

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How We Use and Disclose Information

We use your personal information internally to provide and improve our Site and Services, to notify you about new offerings, and to communicate with you directly. We do not share personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. 

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Service Providers

We collaborate with trusted third-party service providers to carry out certain functions such as site hosting, maintenance, data management, and marketing on our behalf. These providers are only given the information they need to perform their designated functions and are obligated to protect your personal information under similar privacy standards as ours.

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Other Disclosures and Transfers

Should our organization restructure, we will notify you of any transfers of your data and you will have the option to opt out if the new entity’s privacy practices differ significantly from ours.

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Compliance with Laws and Law Enforcement

LifeGuard Ministries cooperates with government and law enforcement officials to enforce and comply with the law. We may disclose your information as necessary to respond to legal processes or to protect the rights and safety of individuals.
 

Security

LifeGuard Ministries maintains physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect the confidentiality and security of information transmitted to us. However, no data transmission over the Internet or other network can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. As a result, while we strive to protect information transmitted on or through the Site or Services, we cannot and do not guarantee the security of any information you transmit on or through the Site or Services, and you do so at your own risk.
 

Secure Donations

We understand the importance of security for all transactions on our Site, including donations. To provide a secure donation process, we have partnered with Vanco, a trusted third-party payment service. When you choose to make a donation to LifeGuard Ministries, you will be redirected to Vanco’s secure platform. The security of your transaction is governed by Vanco’s security policies and procedures. We recommend that you review these policies on the Vanco website prior to submitting your donation. LifeGuard Ministries does not store your credit card details or other sensitive financial information on our systems.

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Links to Other Websites

Our Site and Services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. Please read the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

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We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our Site, and the effective date will be updated accordingly. Continued use of our Site and Services after any changes indicates your consent to the updated policy.

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By using LifeGuard Ministries’ Site and Services, you acknowledge and agree to our processing of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.