Who we are
Our website address is: https://messiahshope.com
Messiah’s Hope is a faith-based organization dedicated to biblical teaching, ministry, and outreach. We are committed to stewarding with care the information entrusted to us by those who visit and engage with our website.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This information is collected to help detect and prevent spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address, also known as a hash, may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/.
After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract location data from images posted on the site.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience and allow you to avoid re-entering your details when leaving future comments. These cookies will remain for one year.
If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie will be set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, cookies will be set to save your login information and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and screen option cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. Logging out of your account removes the login cookies.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you edited. It expires after one day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content, such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you had visited the external website directly.
These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, especially if you have an account and are logged in to that platform.
Online donations and giving
Messiah’s Hope may accept online donations through secure third-party giving platforms. When you make a donation, your payment information is processed directly by the payment provider. Messiah’s Hope does not store or have access to your full credit card or banking details.
Information collected during the donation process may include your name, email address, donation amount, and transaction details. This information is used solely for processing donations, issuing receipts, maintaining accurate financial records, and communicating with you regarding your gift.
Each third-party payment processor operates under its own privacy policy and security standards. We encourage you to review those policies on the provider’s website.
Contact forms and email communication
When you submit information through a contact form on this website, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, and message content. This information is used only to respond to your inquiry or provide requested information.
If you choose to subscribe to email updates, newsletters, or ministry communications, your contact information may be stored securely within an email service platform. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails.
Messiah’s Hope does not sell, trade, or share email lists with third parties.
Analytics and website monitoring
This website may use analytics tools to better understand how visitors interact with the site. These tools may collect anonymized data such as pages visited, time spent on the site, browser type, and general geographic location.
This information helps us improve the website experience and better serve our community. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics unless explicitly provided by the user.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the password reset email.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users who register on our website, we store the personal information provided in the user profile. All users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for their username. Website administrators can also view and edit this information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided.
You may also request that we erase your personal data. This does not include any data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Children’s privacy
Messiah’s Hope does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If you believe that a child has submitted personal information through this website, please contact us so the information can be removed.
Data security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to this privacy policy
Messiah’s Hope may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in practices, technology, or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
Email: info@messiahshope.com
Website: https://messiahshope.com
By using this website, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.