Privacy Policy

Oc3anView Ministry USA, Inc. and Oc3anView Ministry (together, "Oc3anView Ministry," "we," or "us") respect your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect through this website, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using this website, you agree to this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect only the information needed to serve you and run the ministry:

• Contact and trip inquiry forms. When you write to us, we receive your name, email address, optional phone number, and the message you send.
• Newsletter sign-up. When you subscribe, we receive your email address and any other details you choose to share, such as your name, church, or phone number.
• Donations. Gifts are processed by third-party payment providers such as PayPal. They collect your payment details and share with us the information we need to record and acknowledge your gift. We do not receive or store your full card or bank account numbers.
• Technical information. Like most websites, our hosting provider may automatically log basic information such as your IP address, browser type, and the pages you visit, to keep the site running and secure. We may also use Google Analytics to understand, in aggregate, how visitors use the site (see "Cookies, Analytics, and Third-Party Content" below).

How We Use Your Information

• To respond to your questions and trip inquiries.
• To send the newsletter and ministry updates to people who ask for them.
• To process, record, and acknowledge donations, and to meet tax and nonprofit record-keeping requirements.
• To maintain, secure, and improve this website, including by reviewing aggregate usage statistics.

Who We Share It With

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We share it only with service providers who help us operate, and only as needed for the services they provide to us. These currently include:

• Web3Forms, which delivers messages sent through our website forms.
• Mailchimp, which manages our newsletter list and emails.
• PayPal and similar payment providers, which process donations.
• Hostinger, which hosts this website.
• Google, which provides website analytics (Google Analytics), fonts, maps, and video.

We may also disclose information if required by law, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of the ministry, our visitors, or others.

Cookies, Analytics, and Third-Party Content

We do not use advertising cookies. We may use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, to learn how visitors find and use this website, such as which pages are viewed and for how long. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information such as your IP address, device and browser type, and pages visited, and reports it to us in aggregate form. Google processes this information under its own privacy policy. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on or by adjusting your browser's cookie settings.

Some pages also load content from other services, such as Google Fonts, Google Maps, YouTube videos, and payment pages. These services may receive your IP address and may set their own cookies under their own privacy policies.

Data Retention and Security

We keep your information only as long as needed for the purposes described above, or as required by law. We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information, but no website or method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Choices

• Newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of every newsletter.
• Your information. You may ask us to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you by contacting us. We will respond as required by applicable law.

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has given us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may link to other websites, such as social media pages and partner organizations. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page shows when it last changed. Continued use of the website after a change means you accept the updated policy.

Contact Us

Questions about this policy or your information? Please use our contact form, email support@Oc3anViewMinistry.com, or write to: