Introduction

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Welcome to gatheringisrael.org. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to safeguarding your personal data. This Privacy Policy details how we collect, utilize, store, and protect your information.

1. Who We Are

Gathering Israel ("we," "our," or "us") is an independent, Utah‑based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We are not owned or operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints ("the Church"). Your trust matters to us, so this policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

2. What We Collect

Category Examples

• ‍Contact Details Name, email, phone number, mailing address (street, city, state/province, ZIP/postal code), preferred language, country
• ‍Donation Info Payment data processed securely via Zeffy or other trusted providers
• ‍Lead‑Form Data Responses you submit through Facebook/Instagram, Google, WhatsApp, TikTok, or forms embedded on our website—e.g., preferred language, country, city, street address or ZIP/postal code (if provided), desire to meet missionaries, request for a printed or digital Book of Mormon
• ‍Platform Metadata Ad ID, form ID, submission timestamp, limited engagement stats (impressions/clicks)
• ‍Technical & Usage IP address, browser & OS, on‑site behavior captured via cookies/analytics

3. How We Use It

• Fulfil Requests – Provide the Book of Mormon (digital download or mail a printed copy), schedule church visits, or arrange missionary meetings.
• Verify Interest – A trained team member may briefly contact you to confirm details, answer questions, and gauge genuine interest so we steward missionaries’ limited time wisely.
• Coordinate Invitations – With your explicit consent, we share only the necessary details with local missionaries or congregation leaders so they can follow up at a mutually convenient time.
• Donor Services – Process gifts, issue receipts, and send newsletters or impact reports.
• Improve Our Work – Analyse aggregated data to measure ad effectiveness and enhance your site experience.
• Protect & Comply – Meet legal obligations and defend against misuse.

4. When We Share

• Missionaries / Local Church Representatives – only after you consent.
• Trusted Service Providers – e.g., CRM, email/SMS, payment processors under strict confidentiality.
• Legal Authorities – when required by law or to protect rights and safety.

We do not request, receive, or otherwise obtain backend access to your social‑media profiles. If you publicly interact with our social pages, we can view only the same public information any other user can see.

5. Your Controls

• Access / Correct / Delete – Email support@gatheringisrael.org.
• Opt‑Out of Messages – Email the same address or reply “STOP” to any SMS.
• Ad Preferences – Adjust settings on Facebook/Meta, Google, etc.
• Cookie Choices – See our separate Cookie Policy page.
• GDPR (EU/UK) – Request data portability or restrict processing.
• CCPA/CPRA (California) – Request disclosure, opt‑out of “sale,” or request deletion.

6. Security & Retention

We use industry‑standard safeguards, but no online method is 100 % secure. We retain personal data for as long as it serves the purposes described in this policy, unless you request its deletion or applicable law requires otherwise. Aggregated, anonymised statistics may be kept indefinitely for research or analytics. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting support@gatheringisrael.org.

7. International Users

Your data may be transferred to and stored in the United States with appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

8. Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of our site means you accept any revised version.

9. Contact Us
Questions about this policy can be directed to support@gatheringisrael.org.

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Gospel Interest Privacy Notice (Supplement)

Data collected through our gospel‑interest ads or website forms is subject to the policy above plus:

• You consent to a short verification conversation.
• Your details are shared only if you confirm interest in gospel‑related invitations.
• These conversations may take place over time and could continue for weeks, months, or longer depending on your interest level and personal timing. Our goal is to support your journey without pressure, respecting your readiness to engage further.

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