Our commitment to privacy
Action International Ministries Inc. ("AIMS," "we," "us," or "our") respects the privacy of people who visit our website, contact our ministry, or support our work. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through aimsministries.org, how we use it, when we may share it, and the choices available to you.
This policy applies to information collected through this website and its forms. It does not necessarily apply to information collected through third-party websites or services that we link to, which have their own privacy practices.
1. Information you provide
When you use our contact form or otherwise communicate with AIMS, you may provide information such as your name, email address, phone number, reason for contacting us, prayer request, message, or other information you choose to share.
When you make an online donation, payment information is processed by our third-party payment provider. AIMS does not ask you to submit your full payment-card number through this website.
2. Information collected automatically
Our website may receive standard technical information when you visit, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, referring page, and general usage information. We use this information only as reasonably necessary to operate, secure, maintain, and improve the website.
We do not currently use the website to intentionally collect sensitive personal information beyond what a visitor voluntarily submits. Please avoid sending passwords, payment-card numbers, government identification numbers, or other highly sensitive information through our contact form.
3. How we use information
- To respond to questions, prayer requests, ministry inquiries, and partnership requests.
- To process and acknowledge donations and maintain appropriate financial records.
- To communicate with supporters when they have asked us to do so or where permitted by law.
- To protect the security and integrity of our website and ministry systems.
- To comply with legal, tax, accounting, or regulatory obligations.
4. Service providers and third parties
We may use trusted service providers to operate portions of the website or ministry, including form-processing and online donation services. These providers may process information on our behalf according to their own terms and privacy policies.
For example, contact-form submissions are processed through Formspree, and online donations are processed through Stripe. We do not sell or rent donor personal information to third parties.
5. Donor privacy
AIMS treats donor information with care and uses it for legitimate ministry, administrative, acknowledgment, and legal purposes. We do not sell or rent donor names, addresses, email addresses, or other donor information to commercial marketers.
If a donor requests that we limit certain nonessential communications, we will make reasonable efforts to honor that request.
6. Cookies and similar technologies
This website may use cookies or similar technologies that are necessary for website functionality or that may be provided by third-party services. If we add analytics, advertising, embedded media, or other technologies that materially change how information is collected, this policy may be updated to describe those practices.
7. Children
This website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the website. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps.
8. Data retention and security
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including ministry communication, donation records, accounting, legal compliance, and dispute resolution. We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards, but no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
9. Your privacy requests
You may contact AIMS to ask questions about personal information submitted through this website or to request correction of inaccurate information. We may need to retain information when required for legal, tax, accounting, security, or legitimate ministry purposes.
10. External links
Our website may link to other websites, ministries, organizations, social platforms, payment providers, or resources. AIMS is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. Please review their policies before submitting information.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as our website, ministry practices, or legal obligations change. The "Last updated" date above indicates the most recent revision.
12. Contact
For privacy questions or requests, please contact Action International Ministries and select the most appropriate reason for contact. Our legal name is Action International Ministries Inc.