Privacy Policy
Dove World Outreach Center ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website doveworld.org (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it. By using the Site you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways:
- Information you provide voluntarily. When you use our contact form, make a donation, sign up for our newsletter, or submit a volunteer inquiry, we collect the information you enter — such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and message content.
- Information collected automatically. When you visit the Site, our web server and third-party analytics tools may automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This information is used in aggregate form and is not linked to personally identifiable information unless you have provided it to us.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and prayer requests;
- Process donations and send donation receipts;
- Send ministry updates, newsletters, or event notices (only if you have opted in or contacted us directly);
- Improve the content and functionality of the Site;
- Comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. We do not use your information for any commercial purpose unrelated to our ministry.
3. Cookies
The Site may use cookies — small text files placed on your device — to improve your browsing experience and to collect aggregate analytics data. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some features of the Site may not function properly without them.
We do not use cookies to track you across other websites or to serve you targeted advertising.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to process donations or send email communications. These providers are contractually required to keep your information confidential and to use it only for the services they provide to us. They are not permitted to use your data for their own marketing purposes.
The Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law. Contact form submissions are retained for a reasonable period in order to respond to follow-up communications. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us (see Section 7 below).
6. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you;
- Request correction of inaccurate information;
- Request deletion of your information;
- Opt out of receiving communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in any email we send, or by contacting us directly.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 8 below.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or about how we handle your information, please contact us:
Dove World Outreach Center
Gainesville, Florida, United States
Email: [email protected]
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9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.