Privacy Policy – Bethesda Foundation International
Last updated: December 23, 2025
1. Introduction
Bethesda Foundation International (“Bethesda”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you:
- Visit our website
- Contact us
- Subscribe to updates
- Make a donation
- Register for or participate in our programs and events
By using our website or sharing your information with us, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
Note: This is general information and not legal advice. Please ask a qualified attorney to review this text for your jurisdiction and charity status.
2. Who We Are
Bethesda Foundation International is a faith-based ministry focused on leadership development, youth empowerment, missions, and community outreach.
Contact details:
Bethesda Foundation International
Email: info@bethesdafoundation.org
3. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a) Information You Provide Directly
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Postal address
- Organisation / church / ministry name
- Country / city
- Donation details (amount, purpose, frequency)
- Messages, prayer requests, or enquiries you send us
- Registration information for events, trainings, or programs
b) Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited, time and date of visit, and time spent on pages
- Referring website
This is typically collected via cookies or similar technologies (see “Cookies” below).
c) Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from:
- Payment processors (e.g., confirmation of your donation)
- Email service providers (e.g., open/click rates)
- Event or ticket platforms if you register through them
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to your enquiries and prayer requests
- Process and acknowledge donations
- Send receipts or giving statements (where applicable)
- Share ministry updates, newsletters, and prayer points (if you opt in)
- Register you for events, trainings, and programs
- Improve our website, communication, and ministry operations
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
5. Legal Bases (if applicable)
If required by your jurisdiction (e.g. EU/UK), we may process your information based on:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract (e.g. event registration)
- Legitimate interests (e.g. improving our services, maintaining ministry relationships)
- Legal obligations (e.g. accounting and tax requirements)
6. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service providers who help us operate (e.g. payment processors, email services, website hosting)
- Ministry staff and volunteers who need the information to serve you or run programs
- Legal and regulatory authorities, if required by law
We require service providers to handle personal data securely and only for the purposes we specify.
We do not rent or sell personal data to third parties.
7. International Transfers
Because Bethesda may operate internationally, your information may be stored or processed in other countries where our service providers are located. We take reasonable steps to ensure that your data is protected in line with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
8. Data Retention
We keep your personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for:
- The purposes described in this policy
- Legal, accounting, or reporting requirements (e.g. donation records)
When data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it where reasonably possible.
9. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how visitors use our site
- Improve website performance and content
You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the site.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location and local laws, you may have rights such as:
- Accessing the personal data we hold about you
- Correcting inaccurate or incomplete information
- Requesting deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
- Objecting to certain types of processing
- Withdrawing consent where processing is based on consent
- Unsubscribing from emails at any time by using the link in our emails or contacting us
To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@bethesdafoundation.org
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website and programs may be of interest to families and youth, but we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent from a parent or legal guardian, where required by law.
If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without such consent, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps.
12. Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure, and you share information with us at your own risk.
13. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites (e.g. partner organisations, donation platforms, book links). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will show when it was last revised. Continued use of our website or services after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact:
Bethesda Foundation International
Email: info@bethesdafoundation.org