Privacy Policy
Agape Gospel Mission
Effective Date: 15 April 2026
Agape Gospel Mission (“AGM,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and integrity. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website:
https://www.agapegospelmission.org (the “Service”).
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Personal Information You Provide
When you interact with us, you may provide:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Mailing address
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Donation information (processed securely by third parties)
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our site, we may collect:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Pages visited and time spent
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Device information
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Referring website
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Improve website functionality
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Understand how visitors use our site
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Support analytics and performance tracking
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Provide and improve our website and services
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Process donations and send receipts
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Communicate with you (including newsletters and ministry updates)
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Respond to inquiries and provide support
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Analyze website usage to improve performance
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Maintain security and prevent fraud
You may opt out of email communications at any time using the unsubscribe link provided.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your information with trusted third parties only when necessary to operate our ministry, including:
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Donation processors (e.g., GiveButter, PayPal, Tithe.ly, Venmo, Cash App, Intuit/QuickBooks)
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Email and communication platforms
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Website hosting and analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
These providers are only given access to the information needed to perform their services and are expected to protect your data.
4. Payment Processing
All donations are processed through secure third-party payment providers.
We do not store or have access to your full payment card details.
These providers comply with industry security standards (PCI-DSS).
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
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Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
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Comply with legal and financial record-keeping requirements
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Maintain accurate donor records
6. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information using appropriate technical and organizational safeguards.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
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Accessing the data we hold about you
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Requesting corrections or updates
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Requesting deletion of your information
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Opting out of certain communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
8. U.S. Privacy Rights (Including California Residents)
If you are a U.S. resident, you may have additional rights under applicable state laws, including the right to:
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Request access to the personal information we collect about you
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Request deletion of your personal information
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Know how your data is used and shared
We will respond to verified requests in accordance with applicable laws.
9. International Users (GDPR Notice)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on:
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Your consent
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Our legitimate interests (such as improving our services)
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Legal obligations
You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data and to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
Agape Gospel Mission
Email: admin@agapegospelmission.org
Phone: 703-361-3331
Mailing Address:
PO Box 1458
Manassas, VA 20108
