Privacy Policy

Effective May 15, 2026

Introduction

Christian Gospel Mission United States of America (“CGM USA”) (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a nonprofit organization. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you access cgmus.org or any subdomain herein (the “Site”).

This Privacy Policy should be read together with our Terms of Service, which govern access to and use of the Site, including protections for our intellectual property.

By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information you choose to provide, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Mailing address
• Phone number
• Event or program registrations
• Newsletter or mailing list signups
• Messages, inquiries, or feedback submitted through the Site

You are not required to provide personal information to browse the Site.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Referring or exit URLs
• Approximate geographic location (city or region)
• Cookie and tracking preference status

This information is used in aggregated or anonymized form whenever possible.

Cookies, Tracking, and Consent

A. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help websites function properly, remember preferences, and understand how visitors use the Site.

B. Types of Cookies We Use

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for basic Site functionality and security.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with the Site (e.g., page views, time on site). These cookies are only activated where permitted by law and subject to your consent.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices (where applicable).

C. Cookie Consent

You may withdraw or change your consent at any time through your browser settings or any cookie-preference mechanism provided on the Site.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to help us understand how visitors use the Site and to improve its performance.

Google Analytics may collect:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Device and browser information
• Approximate geographic location

We configure Google Analytics to:

• Collect data only after consent where required
• Use the data solely for statistical and operational purposes
• Not knowingly identify individual users

You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:

• Adjusting browser settings
• Installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On

How We Use Information

We use personal information to:

• Advance and operate our nonprofit mission
• Communicate with visitors, participants, and subscribers
• Provide updates, newsletters, and program information
• Respond to inquiries and requests
• Improve Site content, security, and functionality
• Comply with legal, regulatory, and organizational obligations

What We Do Not Do

To align with our Terms of Service and mission:

• We do not sell personal information
• We do not permit scraping, automated extraction, or AI training using Site content or personal data
• We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data unless required by law

Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We may share information only as necessary with:

• Trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, email delivery, analytics)
• Technology vendors operating under contractual confidentiality obligations
• Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law
• Successor nonprofit entities in the event of reorganization or dissolution

We do not authorize third parties to use Site data or content for their own purposes.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes described in this Policy
• Maintain organizational and compliance records
• Meet legal or regulatory requirements

When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
• Access your personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data (we do not sell or share data)
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact: legal@cgmus.org

EU / EEA Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict or object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data based on:

• Consent
• Legitimate nonprofit interests
• Legal obligations
• Participation in communications or activities you request

You may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

International Data Transfers

The Site is operated from the United States. Your information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in the United States or other jurisdictions.

We take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place consistent with applicable international data protection laws.

Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Security Measures

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

Relationship to Intellectual Property Rights

Personal information collected through the Site does not grant users any rights to copy, scrape, reproduce, or use Site content. All content usage remains governed by the Intellectual Property Rights section of the Terms of Service.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns:
legal@cgmus.org