Privacy Policy
Last Revised: September 26th, 2025
Our Commitment
Yahweh Mission Bangladesh (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information entrusted to us. We recognize the trust you place in us, and we strive to be transparent about how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your data. This Privacy Policy describes our practices concerning personal data and your rights with respect to that data.
If you have questions or concerns, you may contact us at:
Email: info@theyehwehmission.com
Address: Gonali, Satkhira, Tala- 9420, Bangladesh
Phone: +88 01706442342
Scope & Applicability
This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected by Yahweh Mission Bangladesh via our website(s), donation portals, sponsorship systems, events, volunteer programs, or other related channels. It governs how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect your personal information.
By using our website or services, or by providing us your personal information, you accept the practices described in this policy. If we change this policy materially, we will update the “Last Revised” date and, where required, seek your consent or notify you of significant changes.
Types of Information We Collect
We collect various types of information depending on your interaction with us. These may include:
a) Contact & Identity Information
Name, email address, postal address, phone number
Date of birth, gender, photograph (in some cases)
b) Account & User Credentials
Login information (username, password)
User preferences, settings, saved data
c) Donation / Sponsorship & Payment Information
Payment method (credit card, bank transfer, mobile payment)
Transaction history
Donor demographics (e.g. age, occupation)
d) Communications & Correspondence
Messages, emails, letters to sponsored children, feedback
Records of phone calls or in-person visit logs (if applicable)
e) Technical & Usage Data
IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system
Access times, pages visited, referring URLs, click paths
Cookies, web beacons, analytics, and tracking technologies
f) Event, Travel & Health Data
If you attend mission trips or events, we may collect passport or visa information, medical or dietary needs, emergency contact details, background checks
Health-related information only when necessary and with your consent
g) Other Sources
We may also receive data from third parties, such as public record sources or partner organizations, to verify or enrich our information
How We Use & Process Your Information
We use personal data for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to:
Identifying and authenticating you when you access our site or services
Processing donations, sponsorships, payments, and refunds
Communicating with you (e.g. newsletters, updates, event invites)
Managing your account and preferences
Operating, improving, analyzing, and personalizing our website and services
Monitoring misuse, fraud prevention, security, and compliance
Managing relationships with churches, volunteers, partners
Organizing events, mission trips, sponsorship programs
Internal administrative and audit purposes
Fulfilling legal obligations
When required by applicable laws, we rely on your consent, contractual necessity, legitimate interest, or legal obligation as lawful grounds for processing your data.
We may also anonymize or de-identify information so that it no longer identifies any individual; such de-identified data may be used without restriction.
Sharing & Disclosure of Information
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share personal information in the following circumstances:
Affiliates & Mission Partners: to enable joint projects or sponsorship programs
Service Providers: e.g. payment processors, cloud hosting, analytics vendors, communications platforms
Legal or Regulatory: in response to court orders, subpoenas, or to comply with applicable law
Safety & Protection: to investigate or prevent fraud, illegal activity, or threats to safety
Public Forums: information you voluntarily post (e.g. comments) may be publicly visible
Your Consent: where you explicitly permit or request sharing
When sharing with third parties, we will seek to ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g. contracts, confidentiality obligations) are in place.
Cookies, Tracking & Similar Technologies
We and our service providers use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar technologies to:
Recognize returning users
Analyze website usage, performance, and user experience
Monitor marketing campaigns and conversions
Prevent fraud and improve security
You may control cookies through your browser settings (e.g. reject or delete cookies). Note that disabling certain cookies may affect functionality or your user experience.
We may also use third-party analytics and advertising services which may collect usage data across multiple sites. You may be able to opt out of targeted advertising via those providers.
Your Rights & Choices
Depending on the laws applicable to you, you may have rights in relation to your personal data:
Access — request to view the personal data we hold about you
Correction — request correction or update of inaccurate or incomplete data
Deletion — request erasure of your personal data, where legal to do so
Restriction — ask us to limit how we use your data
Objection — oppose processing based on legitimate interest grounds
Portability — where feasible, request export of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Withdrawal of Consent — if processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it
Opt-out of Communications — unsubscribe from newsletters or promotional messages
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the contact details above. We may require identity verification before processing requests. In some cases, we may be unable to comply (e.g. legal obligations or dispute resolution requirements).