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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2025-09-29

Abide in Christ the True Vine Ministries (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website: abideinchristthetruevine.org.

1. Information We Collect

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

  • Personal Information you provide directly (e.g., name, email address) when filling out contact forms, subscribing to newsletters, or making inquiries.

  • Payment Information (such as billing details) when you make a donation or purchase through PayPal. Please note: we do not store your full credit card or banking details — these are processed securely by PayPal.

  • Non-Personal Information automatically collected, such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited, through cookies or similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for purposes including:

  • Responding to inquiries or prayer requests.

  • Sending newsletters, devotionals, or ministry updates (if you subscribe).

  • Processing donations and payments securely via PayPal.

  • Improving website performance and user experience.

  • Complying with legal and financial obligations.

3. Payments and Donations

We use PayPal as our trusted third-party payment processor.
When you donate or purchase through PayPal:

  • Your payment information is collected directly by PayPal and is subject to their PayPal Privacy Policy.

  • We only receive limited details (such as your name, email, and donation amount) to acknowledge your gift and maintain financial records.

  • We do not store or have access to your sensitive payment details, such as credit card or bank account numbers.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us understand site traffic and user activity. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Information may only be shared with:

  • Service providers (such as website hosting, email delivery, and PayPal) who assist in operating the site.

  • Legal authorities, if required by law.

6. Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:

  • Accessing the information we hold about you.

  • Requesting correction or deletion of your data.

  • Opting out of newsletters or communications at any time by using the “unsubscribe” link or contacting us directly.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can remove it.

9. External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
📧 [info@abideinchristthetruevine.org]
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