Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 7, 2026

The Global Mission is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled with care and integrity. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with us online, make donations, volunteer, register for events, or participate in our programs and mission activities.

The Global Mission is a faith-based US 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID 20-4897897.)

1. Information We Collect

When you interact with The Global Mission, we may collect the following types of information:

 • Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

 • Financial Information: Credit card or payment details for donations. This information is processed securely and encrypted; we do not store full payment card numbers on our servers.

 • Donation Information: Donation amounts, dates, designated funds, and any notes or messages you include.

 • Volunteer & Program Information: Application details, skills, availability, background check information, and emergency contacts provided when you sign up to volunteer or participate in mission trips and programs.

 • Event Registration Information: Names, dietary needs, accessibility requirements, and other details collected when you register for events.

 • Communications Data: Records of correspondence when you contact us with inquiries, prayer requests, or feedback.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

 • Process and confirm donations and send tax-deductible receipts.

 • Coordinate volunteer placements, mission trips, and program participation.

 • Communicate ministry updates, newsletters, event invitations, and prayer requests.

 • Register you for events and provide relevant event information.

 • Respond to inquiries or provide requested information.

 • Comply with legal obligations, including tax reporting requirements.

You may opt out of receiving promotional or informational emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in each email or by contacting us directly at donations@theglobalmission.org. You cannot opt out of transactional emails, which include donation confirmations, tax receipts, and communications related to your active volunteer or program participation.

3. Anonymous Donations

We offer the option to make anonymous donations. These donations will remain anonymous to the public; however, they are visible to authorized finance and leadership staff of The Global Mission for internal accounting and operational purposes only. We do our best to protect the privacy of anonymous donors, but there may be situations where this information is shared with ministry partners and individual fundraisers for internal and operational purposes only.

We do not share credit card information or bank information with anyone. This information is encrypted and not accessible to staff or anyone else.

4. Data Security

We take data security seriously. Your personal and financial information is protected through industry-standard security practices. We use secure third-party services to process financial transactions and maintain strict internal protocols to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse of your data.

While no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information.

5. Cookies and Website Usage

Our website may use cookies occasionally to enhance your browsing experience and help certain pages load faster. These cookies do not collect personal information and are only used to improve functionality and performance. By using our website, you consent to the use of these limited cookies.

You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer, but some parts of the site may not function properly as a result.

6. Sharing of Information

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

 • Trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, and conducting our ministry activities, under strict confidentiality agreements.

 • Ministry partners and individual fundraisers working to help raise funds for a particular campaign, when necessary and appropriate (for example, to send a personal thank-you to donors who supported their campaign).

 • Government or law enforcement officials when required by law.

7. International Data

The Global Mission operates in internationally. If you are interacting with us from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers and central operations are located. By providing your information, you consent to this transfer. We take appropriate measures to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy regardless of where it is processed.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations (including tax record-keeping requirements), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Donation records are retained for a minimum of seven years in accordance with IRS guidelines. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us, subject to our legal retention obligations.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Global Mission does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 through our website. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it promptly. For programs and mission activities involving minors, we collect only the information necessary for their safe participation, and we obtain parental or guardian consent as required by applicable law.

10. Your Choices and Rights

You have the right to:

 • Request details about how your information is used.

 • Update the contact information we retain to keep in touch with you.

 • Opt out of receiving promotional emails or communications.

 • Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at donations@theglobalmission.org.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this site with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review it periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

The Global Mission
donations@theglobalmission.org
www.theglobalmission.org

The Global Mission is a faith-based US 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Tax ID 20-4897897. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.