Privacy Policy (ywamchico.org)

Last Updated: June 4th, 2026

1. Introduction

We are a faith-based organization committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and integrity.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website: [ywamchico.org].

2. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information when you:

• Submit prayer requests
• Make donations
• Sign up for newsletters or events
• Apply as staff
• Apply for our schools and ministry programs
• Volunteer or contact us

This may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Donation/payment details
• Any information voluntarily shared (e.g., prayer requests, testimonies, complaints)

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited and activity on the site

C. Categories under California Law

Under California law (CCPA/CPRA), we may collect:

• Identifiers (name, email, IP address)
• Financial information (donation records)
• Internet activity (usage data)
• Geolocation (approximate)
• Sensitive information (only if voluntarily shared)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for ministry-related purposes, including:

• Responding to prayer requests and inquiries
• Processing donations
• Sending newsletters or updates
• Communicating your application status as a potential staff, student, or volunteer
• Answering questions
• Contacting you personally to discuss any application or inquiry
• Managing events and volunteers
• Improving our website and outreach
• Maintaining security and fraud prevention
• Complying with legal obligations

We do not use your information for purposes inconsistent with our ministry mission.

4. Sharing of Information

We respect your trust and do not sell personal information for profit.

We may share data with:

• Service providers (payment processors, email platforms)
• Ministry staff or volunteers (as needed, e.g., prayer teams)
• Legal authorities when required by law

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies to:

• Improve website functionality
• Understand usage patterns
• Support basic analytics

You may adjust cookie settings in your browser.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

• Donation records: retained as required for financial/tax compliance
• Contact and communication data: retained as needed for ministry purposes

7. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights regarding your personal information:

A. Right to Know

Request what personal information we collect and how it is used.

B. Right to Delete

Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal exceptions).

C. Right to Correct

Request correction of inaccurate information.

D. Right to Opt-Out

Although we do not sell personal data, you have the right to request confirmation and opt out if practices change.

E. Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not treat you unfairly for exercising your rights.

[If you are a resident of another U.S. state, you can learn more about your privacy rights by visiting your state’s official consumer protection or Attorney General website.]

Helpful resources include:

– U.S. Government State Directory: https://www.usa.gov/state-consumer

– State Attorney General Directory: https://attorneygeneral.net/states/

8. Exercising Your Rights

To submit a privacy request, contact us:

For questions about our privacy policy, to make choices about receiving promotional communications, to update your personal information, or to place a complaint, you can contact YWAM Chico by email, telephone, or postal mail.

YWAM Chico
15850 Richardson Springs Rd, Chico, CA 95973

(530) 893-6750
info@ywamchico.org

We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.

9. Do Not Track Signals (CalOPPA)

We do not respond to “Do Not Track signals”

10. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services such as:

• Payment processors (e.g., donation platforms)
• Email communication tools
• Website analytics providers

These providers are required to safeguard your information.

Third-party websites that link to or from ywamchico.org do not operate under this Privacy Policy. For example, if you click on a link of a social media platform or another external link (link with a domain name other than ywamchico.org), you may be taken to a website that we have a public profile for but do not fully control. These third-party websites may independently solicit and collect information, including personal information, from you and, in some instances, provide us with information about your activities on those websites. We recommend that you consult the privacy statements of all third-party websites you visit by clicking on the “privacy” link typically located at the bottom of the webpage you are visiting.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and not specifically directed at children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

12. Security of Your Information

We implement reasonable measures to protect your information, especially for donations and personal communications. We do our best to provide you with a safe and convenient online experience. We have in place certain physical, electronic, contractual, and managerial safeguards to protect the security and privacy of your personal information. When you enter your personal information on our website, we use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology to protect your information as it is transmitted to us. To make sure you are accessing our secure server before you submit personal financial information, look at the lower left-hand corner of your browser. If you see an unbroken key or a closed lock (depending upon your browser), then SSL is active. To double-check security, look at the URL or Location line of your browser. If you have accessed a secure server, the first characters of the address in that line should change from “http” to “https.”

However, no online system is completely secure.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as needed. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

14. Making a complaint

We are committed to maintaining the policies stated in this document. However, we sometimes make mistakes. If you are affected by one of those mistakes, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your privacy and security are our priority, and we would like to address and help resolve your complaints in a timely manner.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

YWAM Chico
15850 Richardson Springs Rd, Chico, CA 95973
(530) 893-6750

info@ywamchico.org