GEM Online Privacy Policy

Effective date: Jan 11, 2018
Last updated: February 11, 2026
Related information: Terms of Service | Cookie Policy (EU)

 

Greater Europe Mission ("us", "we", or "our") operates the gemission.org website (the "Service"), and related sites.

This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you communicate with our Non-Profit Organization (Program) and the choices you have associated with that data.

We use your data to provide and improve the Services and communication. By using the Program, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

 

Definitions

Personal Data: Personal Data means data about a living individual who can be identified from those data.

Usage Data: Usage Data is data collected automatically either generated by the use of the Service.

Cookies: Cookies are small pieces of data stored on a User’s device.

Data Controller: For the purpose of this Privacy Policy, we are a Data Controller of your data.

Data Processor (or Service Providers): Any person or entity who processes data on behalf of the Data Controller.

Data Subject: Any living individual who is the subject of Personal Data.

User: The individual using our Program.

 

Information Collection And Use

We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you.

Types of Data Collected:

Personal Data

Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

Email address
First name
Last name
Phone number
Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City

 

Cookies and Usage Data

We may use your Personal Data to contact you with newsletters, marketing or promotional materials and other information that may be of interest to you. You may opt out by following the unsubscribe link in any email we send or by contacting us. View our full Cookie Policy (EU).

 

Use of Data

Greater Europe Mission uses the collected data for various purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our Service
  • To notify you about changes to our Service
  • To allow participation in interactive features
  • To provide customer support
  • To improve our Service
  • To monitor usage
  • To detect and prevent technical issues
  • To provide news, special offers, and information about ministry opportunities, services, and events unless you have opted out
  • To send informational, transactional, and promotional communications via email, phone, SMS, MMS, and Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging in accordance with user consent

 

Messaging Privacy

Greater Europe Mission may communicate with you via SMS, MMS, and Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging.

We only send messaging communications to individuals who have provided prior express consent. These communications may include informational, transactional, and promotional messages related to our programs, events, donations, and services.

Messaging opt-in data and consent will not be sold, shared, or provided to third parties for their own marketing or promotional purposes. This information may be provided only to service providers as necessary to deliver messaging services and comply with applicable laws.

Messaging will be sent during reasonable hours in accordance with applicable regulations.

You may opt out of messaging communications at any time by replying STOP. For assistance, reply HELP or contact [email protected].

For more information, please review our Terms of Service.

 

Retention of Data

Greater Europe Mission retains Personal Data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy and comply with legal obligations.

 

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States.

Greater Europe Mission takes reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

 

Disclosure of Data

We may disclose Personal Data when required by law or when necessary to:

  • Comply with a legal obligation
  • Protect and defend the rights or property of Greater Europe Mission
  • Prevent wrongdoing
  • Protect user safety
  • Protect against legal liability

 

Security of Data

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

 

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the Personal Data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Request a portable copy of your data

To exercise these rights, contact [email protected].

 

Service Providers and Data Processors

Greater Europe Mission utilizes trusted third-party providers to support the delivery, security, and improvement of our services. These providers are contractually obligated to safeguard personal data and may only use such data as necessary to perform services on our behalf.  We do not permit our service providers to use personal data for their own marketing purposes.

Communications and Messaging

  • Twilio
  • Amazon Simple Email Service (SES)
  • Microsoft 365
  • Virtuous
  • Salesforce

Payment Processing

  • iDonate
  • CardPointe

Greater Europe Mission does not store or process payment card information.

Infrastructure and Security

  • Cloudflare
  • Hivelocity

Analytics and Website Optimization

  • Google Analytics
  • Heap Analytics

 

Children's Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect data from children.

 

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes become effective when posted on this page.

 

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].