Privacy Policy
Last updated Sep 8, 2015
Thank for your visiting Clarity Ministries. We are committed to honoring the privacy of our visitors. This privacy policy, covers personal information shared through this Website.
This privacy policy applies to www.clarityministries.org (the “Website”), owned and operated by Clarity Ministries International, Inc. ("Clarity", "We", "Our", "Us"). This privacy policy describes how We collect and use the personal information you provide on the Website. It also describes the choices available to you regarding Our use of your personal information and how you can access and update this information.
Clarity takes your privacy seriously. We will not sell, lease, or exchange your personal data to, or otherwise share your personal data with, third parties in ways other than described in this privacy policy.
Types of data collected
Among the types of Personal Data that We collect, through the Website or through third parties, are: name, email address, postal address, phone number, and credit or debit card details. Other Personal Data collected may be described in other sections of this privacy policy. The Personal Data may be voluntarily provided by the User, or collected automatically when using the Website.
The use of Cookies or of other tracking tools by Clarity or by third-party services, unless stated otherwise, serves to identify Users and remember their preferences, for the sole purpose of providing the service requested by the User. Failure to provide certain Personal Data may make it impossible for the Website to provide its services.
Processing the data
Methods of processing
Clarity processes the Data of Users in a proper manner and shall take appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or unauthorized destruction of the Data.
The Data processing is carried out using computers and/or IT enabled tools, following organizational procedures and modes strictly related to the purposes indicated. In some cases, the Data may be accessible to certain types of persons in charge, involved with the operation of the site (administration, sales, marketing, legal, system administration) or external parties (such as third-party technical service providers or mail carriers) appointed by Clarity. The updated list of these parties may be requested from Us at any time.
Place
The Data is processed at Clarity's operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved with the processing are located.
Retention time
The Data is kept for the time necessary to provide the service requested by the User, or stated by the purposes outlined in this document, and the User can always request that Clarity delete their Data.
The use of the collected data
The Data concerning the User is collected to allow Clarity to provide its services, as well as for the following purposes: managing contacts and sending messages, contacting the User, content commenting, handling of payments, displaying content from external platforms, analytics, and commercial affiliation.
Detailed information on the processing of personal data
Mailing lists
By registering for a mailing list, the User's email address will be added to the contact list of those who may receive email messages containing information of commercial or promotional nature concerning this Website. Your email address might also be added to this list after making a purchase. Any mailing lists require double opt-in approval by the User before any commercial or promotional communications are sent. We use Mailchimp, a service provided by The Rocket Science Group, LLC ("Mailchimp"), to manage a database of contacts to communicate with Users. This service may collect data concerning the date and time when messages are viewed by the User, as well as how the User interacted with it, such as by clicking on links included in the message. Users can view Mailchimp's Privacy Policy.
Content commenting
Content commenting services allow Users to make and publish their comments on the contents of the Website. If there is an email address among the Personal Data provided by the User, it may be used to send notifications of comments on the same content. Users are responsible for the content of their own comments. We use Disqus, a content commenting service provided by Big Heads Labs Inc. ("Disqus") to manage the comments on the Website. This service may collect web traffic Data for the pages where the service is installed, even when Users do not use the service. Users can view Disqus' Privacy Policy and opt out of Data collection.
Handling of payments
Payment processing services enable Us to process payments by credit card, debit card, or other means. To ensure greater security, We only share the information necessary to execute the transaction with the financial intermediaries handling the transaction. Some of these services may also enable the sending of timed messages to the User, such as emails containing invoices or notifications concerning the payment. We use Stripe, Inc. ("Stripe") to process card transactions; users can view Stripe's Privacy Policy. We use Moonclerk LLC ("Moonclerk") to schedule one-time and recurring payments; users can view Moonclerk's Privacy Policy. We use Xero, a bookkeeping service provided by Xero, Inc. ("Xero") to manage our financial records; Users can view Xero's Privacy Policy.
Fonts
The Website uses typeface content hosted on external platforms. These services may collect web traffic data for the pages where the service is installed, even when users do not use it. We use Google Fonts, a service provided by Google Inc; users can view Google's Privacy Policy. We use Typekit, a service provided by Adobe Systems, Inc. ("Adobe"); users can view Adobe's Privacy Policy.
Analytics
The Website uses analytics systems to monitor and analyze web traffic and keep track of User behavior. We use Squarespace, Inc. ("Squarespace"); Users can view Squarespace's Privacy Policy. We use Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google Inc. ("Google"). Google may use the Data collected to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network. Users can view Google's Privacy Policy and opt out of Data collection.
Affiliate Links
The Website may use Amazon Affiliation, a commercial service provided by Amazon.com Inc. ("Amazon"). This service tracks links to third-party products or services, and pays Clarity a commission on products or services purchased by a User who clicked an affiliate link. Users can view Amazon's Privacy Policy.
The Website uses cookies
Cookies consist of portions of code installed in the User's browser that assist Us in providing service according to the purposes described. Some of the purposes for which the Cookies are installed may require the User's consent.
Technical cookies and cookies serving aggregated statistical purposes
The Website uses Cookies to save the User's session and to carry out other activities that are strictly necessary for the operation of the same — for example, in relation to the distribution of traffic. The Website also uses Cookies to save browsing preferences and to optimize the User's browsing experience. Among these Cookies are, for example, those to set the language and the currency.
Other types of cookies and third-party tools that might use them
Some of the services We use collect statistics in aggregated form and may not require the consent of the User. Third-party services may be used to track the browsing habits of Users without Clarity's knowledge. Please refer to the privacy policies of the listed services for detailed information.
How to manage the installation of cookies
In addition to what is specified in this document, the User can manage preferences for Cookies directly from within their own browser and prevent, for example, third parties from installing them. Through the browser preferences, it is also possible to delete Cookies installed in the past. It is important to note that by disabling all Cookies, the functioning of the Website may be compromised. Users can find information about how to manage Cookies in their browser at the following addresses: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari and Microsoft Windows Explorer.
In the case of services provided by third parties, Users can exercise their right to withdraw from the tracking activity by utilizing the information provided in the third party’s privacy policy, by clicking the opt-out link, if provided, or by contacting the third party.
Notwithstanding the above, Clarity informs that Users may take advantage of: Your Online Choices. This service allows Users to select their tracking preferences for most of the advertising tools. Clarity recommends that Users make use of this resource in addition to the information provided in this policy.
Additional information
Legal action
The User's Personal Data may be used for legal purposes by Clarity, in Court or in the stages leading to possible legal action arising from improper use of the Website or the related services. The User declares to be aware that Clarity may be required to reveal personal data upon request of public authorities.
Users may request additional information
In addition to the information contained in this privacy policy, more details concerning the collection or processing of Personal Data may be requested at any time by contacting Us here:
Clarity Ministries International, Inc.
PO Box 10, LaGrange, WY 82221
info@clarityministries.org
The rights of users
Users have the right, at any time, to know whether their Personal Data has been stored and can consult Clarity to learn about their contents and origin, to verify their accuracy or to ask for them to be supplemented, cancelled, updated, or corrected, or for their transformation into anonymous format or to block any data held in violation of the law, as well as to oppose their treatment for any and all legitimate reasons. Requests should be sent to Clarity at the contact information set out above.
The Website does not support "Do Not Track" requests. To determine whether any of Our third-party service providers honor "Do Not Track" requests, please read their privacy policies.
Changes to this privacy policy
Clarity reserves the right to make changes to this privacy policy at any time by giving notice to its Users on this page. It is strongly recommended to check this page often, referring to the date of the last modification listed at the top. If a User objects to any of the changes to the policy, the User must cease using this Application and can request Clarity remove their Personal Data. Unless stated otherwise, the then-current privacy policy applies to all Personal Data Clarity has about Users.
The Website is not directed to children under the age of 13
Users declare themselves to be adult according to their applicable legislation. Minors may only use Our Website with the assistance of a parent or guardian.
Definitions and legal references
Personal Data (or Data)
Any information regarding a natural person, a legal person, an institution, or an association, which is, or can be, identified, even indirectly, by reference to any other information, including a personal identification number.
Usage Data
Information collected automatically from the Website (or third-party services employed by the Website), which can include: the IP addresses or domain names of the computers utilized by the Users who use this Application, the URI addresses (Uniform Resource Identifier), the time of the request, the method utilized to submit the request to the server, the size of the file received in response, the numerical code indicating the status of the server's answer (successful outcome, error, etc.), the country of origin, the features of the browser and the operating system utilized by the User, the various time details per visit (for example, the time spent on each page within the Website) and the details about the path followed within the Website with special reference to the sequence of pages visited, and other parameters about the device operating system and/or the User's IT environment.
User
The individual using the Website, which must coincide with or be authorized by the Data Subject, to whom the Personal Data refer.
Data Subject
The legal or natural person to whom the Personal Data refers.
Cookie
Small piece of data stored in the User's device.
