Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 4, 2020
Website: https://www.gracemfc.com/

Organization: Grace Myanmar Fellowship Canada

Grace Myanmar Fellowship Canada respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, contact us, make a donation, register for events, or otherwise interact with us online.

1. Who We Are

Grace Myanmar Fellowship Canada is a federally incorporated Christian non-profit organization and registered charity based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. We exist to serve God, support spiritual growth, and care for our community through worship, prayer, fellowship, and charitable activities.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Your name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Donation information
Messages or prayer requests you submit
Event registration details
Any other information you choose to send us

We may also collect limited technical information automatically when you visit our website, such as:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Date and time of visit
Referral source

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

Respond to your messages, questions, or prayer requests
Process donations and issue receipts where applicable
Register you for events, services, or programs
Send updates about church activities, ministries, and events
Improve our website and user experience
Maintain internal records
Meet legal, regulatory, and charitable reporting requirements

4. Donations and Payments

If you make a donation through our website, your payment may be processed through a secure third-party payment provider. We do not store your full credit card or banking information on our website unless explicitly stated by the payment service used.

Official donation receipts will be issued in accordance with applicable Canadian law and CRA requirements where eligible.

5. Sharing of Information

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

We may share your information only in limited circumstances, such as:

With trusted service providers who help us operate our website, donation systems, or communications
When required by law, regulation, court order, or government authority
To protect the rights, safety, and property of Grace Myanmar Fellowship Canada or others

Any third-party service providers we use are expected to protect your information appropriately.

6. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality, understand website traffic, and enhance user experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device.

You can usually adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. Some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

7. Email and Communications

If you provide your email address, we may contact you regarding church services, events, ministry updates, donation matters, or other relevant communications. You may request to stop receiving non-essential emails from us at any time by contacting us.

8. Protection of Personal Information

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, misuse, or modification.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Retention of Information

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, and as required by law, accounting rules, CRA requirements, or other applicable regulations.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our website may include links to third-party websites such as donation platforms, social media pages, or partner organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

11. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children without appropriate consent where required. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us improperly, please contact us so we can review and remove it if necessary.

12. Your Rights and Choices

Subject to applicable law, you may request to:

Access personal information we hold about you
Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Withdraw consent to certain uses of your information
Ask questions about how your information is handled

To make such a request, please contact us using the information below.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or website operations. Any updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

14. Contact Us

Grace Myanmar Fellowship Canada
519 Whitehorn Way NE
Calgary, AB T1Y 1Y2
Canada

Email: gfmc@gracemfc.com
Phone: 403 400 2462
Website: https://www.gracemfc.com/