Privacy Policy

The LIFT Network (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website (“Site”) or use our services. By accessing our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide you with a personalized experience on our Site and to improve our services. The information we may collect includes:

    1.1 Personal Information: When you register, contact us, or participate in network activities, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, church affiliation, and ministerial credentials.

    1.2 Non-Personal Information: We collect non-personal information such as IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and other technical details about your visit. This data helps us understand how our Site is used and assists in improving user experience.

    1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. These cookies help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our Site, and compile aggregate data about site traffic and interaction.

    2. How We Use Your Information

    We use the information we collect for various purposes, including but not limited to:

      Providing you with access to our network’s resources, educational materials, and events.
      Communicating with you about network activities, updates, newsletters, and services.
      Processing membership applications, event registrations, and donations.
      Improving our website, services, and user experience.
      Responding to inquiries and providing customer support.
      Analyzing data to better understand member needs and enhance our ministry’s impact.

      3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

      We respect your privacy and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:

        3.1 Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers that perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting, and customer support. These providers are bound by contractual obligations to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.

        3.2 Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, in response to a legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, as well as the rights, property, or safety of others.

        3.3 With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties if you have given us your explicit consent to do so.

        4. Security of Your Information

        We take the security of your information seriously and employ various physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect it. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

        5. Your Rights and Choices

        You have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you. You can also opt out of receiving communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

          5.1 Access and Update: If you need to update or correct your personal information, you can do so by logging into your account or contacting us at info@theliftnetwork.org.

          5.2 Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly at info@theliftnetwork.org. Please note that even if you opt out, we may still send you non-promotional communications related to your membership, transactions, or other network activities.

          6. Children’s Privacy

          Our Site and services are intended for adults involved in ministry. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verified parental consent, we will delete that information as soon as possible. If you believe we might have information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at info@theliftnetwork.org.

          7. International Data Transfers

          As an international network, your personal information may be transferred to, stored, or processed in countries other than your own. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of information to countries outside of your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules. We take steps to ensure that your data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy regardless of where it is processed.

          8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

          We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Site and updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Your continued use of our Site and services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

          9. Contact Us

          If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

          The LIFT Network
          info@theliftnetwork.org

            By using our Site, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

            Thank you for trusting The LIFT Network with your personal information.