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Privacy Policy

Encounter with Christ in Latin America and the Caribbean

Effective Date: To be determined by the Advisory Board

1. Our Commitment

Encounter with Christ in Latin America and the Caribbean (“Encounter with Christ,” “we,” “our”) is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy.

As a ministry connected to the United Methodist Church and administered through Global Ministries, we approach the stewardship of personal information with the same care, integrity, and accountability that guide our mission partnerships. 

We collect and use information only in ways that are transparent, respectful, and aligned with our shared mission in Christ.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

    • Make a donation

    • Subscribe to updates or newsletters

    • Contact us through our website

    • Engage with us through events or communications

This information may include:

    • Name

    • Email address

    • Mailing address

    • Phone number

    • Donation details (amount, frequency, designation)

We do not collect more information than is necessary to support your engagement with this ministry.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

    • Process and acknowledge donations

    • Provide receipts and required financial documentation

    • Share updates about the impact of your support

    • Respond to inquiries and requests

    • Strengthen communication and relationship with supporters

We may also use aggregated (non-identifiable) data to better understand engagement and improve our communications.

4. Donor Privacy & Financial Integrity

Your trust as a donor is essential.

    • We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information

    • We do not share donor information with outside organizations for marketing purposes

    • Donation processing may occur through trusted partners (such as official United Methodist giving platforms), which maintain their own secure systems

All financial transactions are handled using appropriate safeguards to ensure security and confidentiality.

5. Communication Preferences

You have control over how we communicate with you.

    • You may unsubscribe from emails at any time

    • You may request to update or remove your information

    • You may choose the types of communication you receive

We aim to communicate in ways that are respectful, meaningful, and not excessive.

6. Cookies and Website Use

Our website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to:

    • Understand how visitors use the site

    • Improve functionality and user experience

This data is typically anonymous and does not personally identify you.

You may adjust your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your information from:

    • Unauthorized access

    • Misuse

    • Loss or disclosure

While no system is completely secure, we are committed to responsible data stewardship consistent with our mission and values.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external websites (such as giving platforms or partner organizations).

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when you visit them.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate consent.

If such information is identified, we will take steps to remove it.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

    • Changes in practices

    • Legal or regulatory requirements

    • Improvements in transparency

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, you may contact us:

Encounter with Christ
missioninterpreter@umc-encounter.org
1207 N Riverhills Dr, Temple Terrace, FL 33617

(850) 766-0554

 

revised TBD