Last Updated: January 2025

Word For Word Ministries International ("we," "our," "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our ministry.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address that you voluntarily provide when contacting us, subscribing to our newsletter, or filling out forms on our website.
• Usage Data: Information about how you access and use our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect analytics data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and prayer requests
• To send you newsletters, devotionals, and ministry updates (with your consent)
• To process volunteer applications
• To improve our website and ministry services
• To analyze website usage and trends
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our ministry, or serving you, subject to confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information when we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

4. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including social media platforms like Facebook. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights Under PIPEDA

Under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Withdraw your consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of your information
• File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Organization: Word For Word Ministries International
• Address: PO BOX 22577 RPO SOUTHBROOK, Edmonton, Alberta T6W0C3
• Phone: (780) 450-3322
• Email: wordforwordministries@hotmail.com
• CRA Registration: 887891463RR0001