Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 11, 2025
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At Phokos, we treasure your trust. Whether you give, pray, or simply read our stories, we treat your personal information with the same care we’d want for our own. We don’t sell it, we don’t trade it, and we only use it to keep you connected with the mission and process your donations securely.
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If you ever want to stop hearing from us, you can unsubscribe anytime with a single click. And if you have questions, we’re just an email away at info@phokos.org.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information when you:
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Sign up for our email newsletter
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Make a donation
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Contact us through our forms or email
The personal information collected may include:
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Name
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Email address
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Mailing address
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Phone number
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Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment processors)
Please note: Phokos does not collect, store, or have access to sensitive payment details such as credit card numbers, bank account information, or other financial data. All donation transactions are handled securely by trusted third-party payment processors, and Phokos only receives confirmation of the payment status necessary for record-keeping and communication with you.
We may also collect non-personal information through analytics tools, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the time spent on our site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Process donations and send donation receipts
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Communicate updates about our mission, stories from the field, and prayer needs
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Respond to inquiries and provide support
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Improve our website and ministry communications
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Comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing Your Information
Phokos will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share your information only with:
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Service providers who assist with payment processing, email distribution, or website hosting (bound by confidentiality agreements)
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Legal authorities if required by law or to protect against fraud or misuse
4. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. All online donations are processed through secure, encrypted connections via trusted third-party processors. While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze website traffic, and remember your preferences.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but certain features of the site may not function properly without them.
6. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, you may receive periodic updates from Phokos. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our emails.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date at the top.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us: info@phokos.org