Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 24, 2025

Organization: Serve India Ministries

Website: www.serveindiaministries.org

Address: PO Box 522, Charleston, IL 61920

Phone: (217) 345-5746 (EST)

Serve India Ministries (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, visitors, and all those who interact with our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect personal information, and how you can manage your data preferences.

1. What Information We Collect and How We Use It

We may collect the following types of information from users who visit or interact with our website:

Personal Information

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Donation information (amount, date, payment method)
Any other information voluntarily submitted via forms or email

Use of This Information:

We use this information to:

Process and acknowledge donations
Provide tax receipts
Respond to inquiries and prayer requests
Send newsletters, ministry updates, and appeals (with your consent)
Maintain accurate records and comply with U.S. nonprofit laws
Improve our website and outreach based on visitor interests

2. How to Review or Correct Your Personal Information

You have the right to access and request correction or deletion of the personal information we have collected from you.

To do so, please contact us by:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (217) 345-5746 (EST)
Mail: Serve India Ministries, PO Box 522, Charleston, IL 61920

We will respond to your request within a reasonable time, in accordance with applicable laws.

3. Opt-Out and Information Sharing Preferences

We value your privacy and provide options to limit how your information is shared:

We do not sell or rent your personal information to any third party.
Limited sharing may occur with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors or email platforms) strictly for operational purposes and only under secure agreements.

How to Opt Out

If you do not want your information shared outside of Serve India Ministries, please notify us by:

Checking the opt-out box on forms where your information is submitted
Emailing us at [email protected]
Calling us at (217) 345-5746 (EST)

Your preference will be respected, and your data will be used internally only.

4. Security of Your Personal Information

We take data protection seriously and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your personal information, including:

SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption for all online transactions
PCI-compliant payment processing (we do not store credit card numbers)
Restricted access to sensitive data
Regular review of security practices and website integrity

While no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure, we follow industry best practices to protect your information.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies to:

Analyze site traffic and user behavior
Improve content and user experience

You may disable cookies in your browser settings if desired.

6. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will promptly delete it.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to review their policies.

8. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of our website after any changes signifies your agreement with the updated terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Serve India Ministries

PO Box 522

Charleston, IL 61920

Phone: (217) 345-5746 (EST)

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.serveindiaministries.org