Privacy Policy

Overview

Queen Mary Ministry respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, secure, and retain your personal information when you interact with our websites and services. By accessing or using our sites or services you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Please read it carefully.

Information We Collect

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, postal address, email address, telephone number, and payment details when you donate or register for an event. We also collect non-personal data (for example, device and browser information, IP addresses, and usage analytics) to improve our services.

How We Use Your Information

• To complete transactions and process donations (including issuing tax receipts).
• To communicate with you about ministry projects, events, and opportunities (if you opt in).
• To personalize and improve your experience on our websites.
• To maintain records and comply with legal, tax, and regulatory requirements.

Note: Credit card numbers are used only for donation/payment processing and are not retained for other purposes unless you explicitly consent.

No Sale or Exchange of Personal Information

QMMUSA does not sell, trade, or rent your personally identifiable information to third parties. We will not transfer your personal information to third parties except as described in this policy or when required by law (for example, to process a donation or comply with legal obligations).

Security

We take reasonable technical, administrative, and physical measures to protect personal data under our control. These safeguards include secure servers, firewalls, encryption (SSL/TLS) for sensitive transmissions, and anti-virus and intrusion-detection tools. While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

Cookies & Tracking

Our websites may use "cookies" — small text files placed on your device — to recognize you on return visits, analyze usage patterns, and personalize content. Cookies cannot access other data on your device and do not harm your system. You can disable cookies via your browser, but some features of our sites may not function as intended if cookies are blocked.

Links to External Sites

Our sites may link to external websites maintained by other organizations. QMMUSA is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Mailing List & Opt-Out

If you provide your postal address, you may receive mailings from QMMUSA. If you would like to be removed from our postal or electronic mailing lists, please contact us (details below), and we will process your request promptly.

Access, Correction & Retention

If your information is inaccurate or has changed, or if you wish to view or request deletion of your personal data, please contact us. We will update or remove your information as appropriate, subject to legal and record-keeping requirements.

Contact & Requests

For privacy inquiries, corrections, or to remove your name from our mailing list, please email: info@queenmaryministryusa.org.

For general information about the ministry or technical help, contact: info@queenmaryministryusa.org.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of our sites after changes constitutes acceptance.