Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 25, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.

We use Your Personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with a party, where “control” means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest or other securities entitled to vote for election of directors or other managing authority.
Company (referred to as either “the Company”, “We”, “Us” or “Our” in this Agreement) refers to God Liberation Cathedral.
Cookies are small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing the details of Your browsing history on that website among its many uses.
Country refers to: Alberta, Canada
Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone or a digital tablet.
Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
Service refers to the Website.
Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Company. It refers to third-party companies or individuals employed by the Company to facilitate the Service, to provide the Service on behalf of the Company, to perform services related to the Service or to assist the Company in analyzing how the Service is used.
Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).
Website refers to God Liberation Cathedral, accessible from https://godliberationcathedral.org
You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you use our Christian ministry website, we may collect:

Email address (for prayer requests, newsletters, and ministry updates)
First name and last name (for personalized communication)
Prayer requests and testimonies (shared voluntarily)
Donation information (processed securely through third-party payment providers)
Event registration details
Community engagement data (comments, forum participation)

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you interact with our ministry website, including:

Pages visited and time spent on our site
Device information and browser type
IP address and location data
Referral sources and search terms

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences and settings
Analyze website traffic and user behavior
Provide personalized content and recommendations
Enable social media integration
Support Google Analytics and AdSense functionality

How We Use Your Information

God Liberation Cathedral uses your information to:

Ministry Services: Provide spiritual guidance, prayer support, and biblical resources
Communication: Send newsletters, event updates, and ministry announcements
Prayer Ministry: Process and respond to prayer requests (with your consent)
Community Building: Facilitate connections within our Christian community
Donations: Process and acknowledge charitable giving
Website Improvement: Analyze usage to enhance our digital ministry
Legal Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements and protect our ministry

Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

Ministry Staff: Pastoral team and authorized volunteers for ministry purposes
Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist our ministry operations
Payment Processors: Secure donation processing services
Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect safety
Ministry Partners: Other Christian organizations with your explicit consent

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access, update, or delete your personal information
Opt-out of marketing communications
Request removal of prayer requests or testimonies
Disable cookies in your browser settings
Request a copy of your personal data

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

SSL encryption for data transmission
Secure server infrastructure
Regular security audits and updates
Limited access to personal information
Staff training on data protection

Children's Privacy

Our ministry website is designed for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Third-Party Services

Our website may integrate with:

Google Analytics and AdSense
Social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter)
Bible study tools and resources
Donation processing services
Email marketing platforms

These services have their own privacy policies that govern their use of your information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

Provide ministry services
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Maintain accurate records for tax and donation purposes

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes via email or website notice.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

Email: support@godliberationcathedral.org
Website: Contact Us
Ministry Address: God Liberation Cathedral, Alberta, Canada

As a Christian ministry, we are committed to handling your personal information with the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, and respect for your privacy.