Detailed Privacy Policy

If you want a simpler summary, read the Privacy & Cookie Notice.

1. Data controller

YWAM Lima (Youth With A Mission Lima), based in Lima, Peru, is responsible for the processing of personal data collected through this website.

Contact: privacy@ywamlima.org

2. Categories of personal data

• Identity & contact data: name, email, country, and similar details you provide
• Inquiry data: messages you send us through forms or email
• Application data: details submitted for school/staff interest or applications (when applicable)
• Donation/payment data: transaction records (processed by payment providers)
• Technical data: IP address, browser and device information, pages viewed, and cookie identifiers

If sensitive information is shared during applications (for example, health-related details), we store it securely and limit access to authorized staff only.

3. Legal basis for processing

We process personal data only when there is a valid reason to do so, including:

• You give consent (newsletter signup, cookies where required)
• It is necessary to provide ministry services (applications, contact requests)
• It is our legitimate interest (site security and improvement)
• It is required for legal or financial obligations

Because we serve visitors worldwide, we aim to respect recognized international privacy standards (such as the EU GDPR), as well as applicable Peruvian and U.S. requirements.

4. Data retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above. Typical retention periods include:

• Contact inquiries: 12 months
• Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe
• School or staff applications: up to 7 years
• Donation records: 7 years or longer if legally required
• Analytics data: about 14 months

5. Third-party services

We may use trusted service providers, including:

• Google Workspace (email, storage)
• Google Analytics (website statistics)
• Cloudflare (hosting, security, performance)
• Salesforce (customer relationship management)
• Stripe or similar services (donations or payments)

When you submit a form on our website, your information may be securely processed and stored using our customer relationship system (Salesforce).

These providers may process data on servers outside Peru, including the United States or the European Union.

These providers only process data as needed to perform their services on our behalf.

6. Data sharing

We do not sell personal data, and we do not share it unnecessarily.

We may share information only when necessary with:

• Payment processors (to complete transactions)
• Service providers who help operate our website
• Legal authorities when required by law
• Partner ministries/churches only with your permission (when applicable)

7. Cookies and analytics controls

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function and understand how visitors use them.

We use cookies to support:

• Site functionality (for example remembering preferences)
• Security and performance
• Analytics (with consent where required)

When analytics cookies are enabled, we use Google Analytics to understand general website usage patterns. We do not attempt to identify individual visitors.

Cookie preference control

You can change your analytics cookie preference at any time using the switch below.

Your choice is stored locally in your browser so the website remembers your preference on future visits.

Essential security and performance cookies used by Cloudflare may still operate because they are necessary for the website to function safely.

8. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct errors
• Request deletion
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent
• File a complaint with a data authority

To exercise these rights, contact: privacy@ywamlima.org

9. International visitors

Because our ministry serves people worldwide, your data may be transferred internationally. We aim to protect data using reasonable safeguards.

10. Children’s data

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your country) without parental consent. Youth program applications require guardian approval when appropriate.

11. Security

We use reasonable safeguards such as restricted access, secure cloud storage, and 2FA where available.

No internet system is completely secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your information and handle it responsibly.

12. Policy updates

This policy may be updated as YWAM Lima grows. Updates will be posted on this page with a new revision date.

13. Contact

YWAM Lima — Lima, Peru
Email: privacy@ywamlima.org