1. Introduction

Welcome to International Prisons Ministry Nigeria. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, register for an account, make donations, or interact with our ministry.

By accessing or using our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you interact with our ministry, we may collect:

• Account Registration: Name, email address, username, password, and optional profile information when you create an account to comment on outreach reports
• Donations: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information when you make a donation
• Communication: Information you provide when contacting us via email, contact forms, or other channels
• Volunteer Applications: Information provided when applying to volunteer with our prison ministry
• Outreach Participation: Information shared when participating in prison outreach programs

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Operating system information
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Provide Services: To create and manage your account, process donations, and enable comments on outreach reports
• To Communicate: To send you updates about our prison ministry work, donation confirmations, newsletters, and important announcements
• To Improve Our Ministry: To analyze website usage and improve our outreach programs and website functionality
• To Ensure Security: To protect our website, users, and ministry operations from fraud and unauthorized access
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: To meet legal requirements and respond to lawful requests
• To Process Donations: To securely process your donations and provide donation receipts for tax purposes
• To Facilitate Ministry Work: To coordinate prison outreach programs and volunteer activities

4. User Accounts and Comments

When you register for an account on our website, you can:

• Comment on prison outreach reports and ministry updates
• Save your preferences for future visits
• Receive notifications about new outreach reports

We moderate all comments to ensure they align with our ministry values and maintain a respectful environment focused on prison ministry discussion.

Your account information is protected with industry-standard security measures. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.

5. Donation Processing

When you make a donation to International Prisons Ministry Nigeria:

• We use secure payment processors to handle all transactions
• We do not store your full credit card information on our servers
• We retain donation records for tax and accounting purposes as required by Nigerian law
• We may use your contact information to send donation receipts and ministry updates
• You can opt-out of non-essential communications at any time

All donations are processed in Nigerian Naira (₦) and are tax-deductible as permitted by Nigerian law. We provide official receipts for all donations.

6. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

• With Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, or conducting ministry activities
• For Legal Compliance: When required by Nigerian law or to respond to valid legal processes
• To Protect Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of International Prisons Ministry Nigeria, our volunteers, or the public
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly consent to share your information
• Ministry Partners: With trusted ministry partners for coordinated prison outreach efforts, with appropriate confidentiality agreements

All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Secure servers with firewall protection
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information based on role requirements
• Secure password storage using industry-standard hashing algorithms

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by Nigerian law. Specifically:

• Donation records: 7 years for tax and accounting purposes
• User accounts: Until you request deletion or we determine the account is inactive
• Communication records: 3 years from last contact
• Volunteer applications: 2 years from submission

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to legal requirements.

9. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations
• Opt-Out: Opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us
• Account Management: Update or delete your user account through your account settings
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and login information
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Personalize content based on your interactions

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including:

• Payment processors for donations
• Partner ministry organizations
• Social media platforms
• Prison reform resources

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

For youth volunteer programs, we obtain parental consent before collecting any personal information from minors.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website
• Updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy
• Sending email notifications to registered users for significant changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.

15. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any disputes relating to this Privacy Policy will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Nigeria.