Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Privacy

At PrayersOutreach, we are deeply committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of any information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Our core mission includes providing completely anonymous prayer support through MyMiracles, which means we are designed from the ground up to minimize data collection and maximize privacy protection.

Information We Collect

Website Visitors

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information:

• IP address and general location information
• Browser type and version
• Device information and screen resolution
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website information
• User interactions and behavior patterns (via Google Analytics)

Google Analytics (Measurement ID: G-8X23J88H7P)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Below is a comprehensive list of exactly what data is collected:

Automatic Data Collection:

• Page Views: Every page you visit on prayersoutreach.org
• Sessions: Your visits and how long you stay on our site
• Users: Unique visitors (anonymized, no personal identification)
• Geographic Data: Country, region, and city (based on IP address)
• Technology Information:
  • Browser type and version (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.)
  • Operating system (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, etc.)
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • Screen resolution and display capabilities
• Traffic Sources: How you found our site (search engines, direct visits, referral links)
• User Behavior:
  • Pages visited and navigation paths
  • Time spent on each page
  • Scroll depth (how far you scroll down pages)
  • Internal link clicks
  • Bounce rate (single-page visits)

Enhanced Measurement Features:

Google Analytics automatically tracks these specific interactions on our website:

• Page Views:
  • Each time a page loads on our website
  • When the website changes browser history state (navigation without full page reload)
• Scrolls: When you scroll to the bottom of any page
• Outbound Clicks: When you click links that lead away from prayersoutreach.org to external domains
• Site Search: If you use any search functionality, tracking these query parameters:
  • Primary parameters: q, s, search, query, keyword
  • The search terms you enter (but not personal information)
• Form Interactions: When you interact with forms (like our contact form)
  • That you started filling out a form
  • That you submitted a form
  • Important: NOT the actual content you type in forms
• Video Engagement: If we add videos to our site:
  • Video play, progress, and completion events
  • Automatically tracked for YouTube videos with JS API support
• File Downloads: When you download files with these extensions:
  • Documents (PDF, DOC, etc.)
  • Compressed files (ZIP, RAR, etc.)
  • Applications (EXE, DMG, etc.)
  • Video and audio files

What Google Analytics Does NOT Collect:

Data Storage and Retention:

• Storage Location: Google's servers in the United States
• Data Retention: 26 months from your last activity on our website
• Data Sharing: Only with Google Analytics; not sold to third parties
• Data Processing: Governed by Google's Privacy Policy and our Data Processing Agreement
• Data Security: Protected by Google's enterprise-level security measures

How to Opt-Out of Google Analytics:

Contact Form Submissions

When you contact us through our website, we collect:

• Name and email address
• Subject and message content
• Any additional information you choose to provide

MyMiracles App (When Available)

Our MyMiracles platform is designed for complete anonymity:

• No personal information collected - No names, emails, or accounts required
• No tracking - We do not track individual users across sessions
• Anonymous prayer requests - All submissions are completely anonymous
• No data retention - Prayer requests are not permanently stored with identifying information

How We Use Your Information

Website Information

• To provide and improve our website functionality
• To understand how visitors use our site through analytics
• To analyze website traffic patterns and user behavior
• To optimize content and user experience
• To detect and prevent technical issues
• To ensure website security
• To measure the effectiveness of our outreach efforts

Contact Information

• To respond to your inquiries and requests
• To provide information about volunteer opportunities
• To send updates about our mission (only if you opt-in)
• To improve our services based on your feedback

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our mission, or serving our users, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.
• Google Analytics: We share website usage data with Google Analytics to understand how our site is used. This data is processed according to Google's Privacy Policy.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government request.
• Safety and Security: We may disclose information to protect the safety and security of our users, staff, or the public.

Important: Prayer requests submitted through MyMiracles are anonymous and cannot be traced back to individuals, providing an additional layer of privacy protection.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:

• SSL encryption for all data transmission
• Secure servers and databases
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Staff training on privacy and security practices

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request information about what personal data we have about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from communications at any time
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@prayersoutreach.org.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns through Google Analytics
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Measure the effectiveness of our content and outreach

Specific Cookies We Use

Google Analytics Cookies:

Essential Cookies:

• Session Cookies: Required for basic website functionality (temporary, deleted when you close your browser)
• Security Cookies: Help protect against malicious attacks

Managing Cookies

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. You can also:

• Opt-out of Google Analytics using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on
• Disable cookies entirely through your browser settings
• Clear existing cookies from your browser

Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality and our ability to provide you with relevant content.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

For users between 13-18, we encourage parental guidance when using our services.

International Users

Our services are available globally. If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our central database is operated.

By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Sending email notifications for significant changes (if you have provided your email)

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: