Privacy & Cookie Notice
At YWAM Lima, we believe people should be treated with honesty, care, and respect. This page explains, in simple terms, what information we collect, how we use it, and how you stay in control.
For full legal details, please see our Detailed Privacy Policy.
1. What information do we collect?
Direct information: When you email us, fill out a form, or sign up for a newsletter, we may collect details like your name, email address, country, and anything you choose to share.
Technical information: When you visit our site, we automatically receive technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and how you use the website.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website asks your browser to store on your device. They help the website remember things like your preferred language or whether you’ve visited before.
3. Tools we use
Google Analytics: Helps us understand general website usage (like which pages are most visited). We do not try to identify individuals. Where available, we use privacy features such as IP masking.
Cloudflare: Helps keep our website fast and secure. Cloudflare may use cookies or similar tools for security and performance purposes.
We also use secure tools to process and manage form submissions (such as cloud services and contact management systems), so we can respond to your message.
4. Why we use this information
- To respond to messages or requests you send us
- To send updates you requested (like newsletters)
- To respond to your interest in joining a school or serving with us
- To improve our website and keep it secure
5. Your rights
You can ask us to:
- Share a copy of the information we have about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your information when we no longer need it
- Withdraw cookie consent (where required)
6. How to say “no” to cookies
- Cookie banner: If you click “No thanks,” we will respect that choice. We store a small preference cookie or local storage setting to remember your choice.
- Browser settings: You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings (Chrome, Safari, etc.).
- Google opt-out: Google offers an Analytics opt-out tool that can reduce Analytics tracking across websites.
7. Cookie control
You can change your cookie preference at any time using the switch below. Google Analytics will only run when analytics cookies are enabled.
This switch controls whether analytics cookies are allowed on your device. Your preference is stored locally in your browser so the site remembers your choice.
8. Who we are & contact
YWAM Lima is a Youth With A Mission ministry based in Lima, Peru.
Email: privacy@ywamlima.org
9. How long we keep data
We keep information only as long as we need it for ministry and legal purposes. For example:
- Contact emails: about 12 months
- Newsletter signups: until you unsubscribe
- Donation records: about 7 years
- Analytics data: about 14 months
10. Children’s privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13 without parent or guardian permission.
Need the full details? Go to the detailed privacy policy.