Project Gerar operates as an unincorporated ministry based in the United Kingdom. We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Project Gerar is a Christian ministry dedicated to helping believers rediscover the Hebrew roots of Scripture and recover the ancient paths of faith. Our mission is to create opportunities for people to explore the Bible in its original context and grow in their understanding of God’s Word.

Contact Information:

• Website: www.projectgerar.com
• Email: contact@projectgerar.com

2. What Personal Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our website or ministry. The types of information we may collect include:

Contact Information

• Name
• Email address
• Any other information you choose to provide when contacting us

Account Information (Future Feature)

When we implement user accounts on our website, we may collect:

• Username and password
• Profile preferences
• Communication preferences

Donation Information

When you make a donation through our website via PayPal, your payment information is processed securely by PayPal. We do not store your credit card or payment details on our servers. We may retain records of:

• Donation amount and date
• Name and email address associated with the donation
• PayPal transaction reference

Technical Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information through cookies and analytics tools:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website
• Device information

3. How We Collect Your Information

We collect information in the following ways:

Information You Provide Directly

• When you fill out contact forms, subscription forms, or question forms on our website
• When you sign up for our newsletter or email updates
• When you make a donation
• When you create an account (future feature)
• When you contact us by email or other means

Information Collected Automatically

• Through cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Through Google Analytics (anonymous usage statistics)
• Through social media tracking pixels (e.g., Facebook Pixel, when implemented)

Information from Third Parties

• PayPal (transaction confirmation and donor details)
• MailChimp (email subscription management and engagement data)

4. Why We Collect and Use Your Information

We collect and use your personal information for the following purposes:

Communication and Ministry Purposes

• To respond to your questions and enquiries
• To send you newsletters, updates, and information about our ministry (with your consent)
• To inform you about new resources, articles, and content
• To notify you about events, courses, or other ministry activities

Financial and Administrative Purposes

• To process donations and maintain donation records
• To send donation receipts and acknowledgements
• To maintain financial records for accounting purposes

Website Improvement

• To analyse website usage and improve user experience
• To understand which content is most valuable to our audience
• To identify and fix technical issues

Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you sign up for newsletters or provide your information through forms, you give us explicit consent to process your data for those purposes.
• Legitimate Interests: We have a legitimate interest in operating our ministry, communicating with supporters, and improving our website, provided these interests do not override your rights and freedoms.
• Legal Obligation: We may process data where required by law, such as maintaining financial records.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website and ministry, under strict confidentiality agreements:

Service Providers

• MailChimp: For email newsletter management and distribution
• PayPal: For secure payment processing
• Google Analytics: For website analytics (anonymised data)
• Web Hosting Provider: For hosting our website and storing data securely

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, to comply with legal processes, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as YouTube for embedded videos). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

6. How We Store and Protect Your Information

Data Storage

Your information is stored securely on servers located in the United Kingdom or within the European Economic Area (EEA). Some third-party services we use (such as MailChimp) may store data outside the UK/EEA, but only with appropriate safeguards in place to protect your data.

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These measures include:

• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
• Secure password protection for user accounts
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Restricted access to personal data (only authorised personnel)

While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected:

• Newsletter Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Donation Records: Up to 7 years for financial and accounting purposes
• Contact Form Enquiries: Up to 2 years after the last interaction
• Website Analytics: Anonymised data may be retained indefinitely

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.

In brief, we use:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our website (Google Analytics)
• Marketing Cookies: To track engagement with our content (e.g., Facebook Pixel)

8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to limit how we use your data in certain situations.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your data based on legitimate interests.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to marketing communications at any time by clicking ‘unsubscribe’ in our emails or contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided at the beginning of this policy. We will respond to your request within one month.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised ‘Last Updated’ date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us and Complaints

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

• Email: contact@projectgerar.com
• Website: www.projectgerar.com

Last Updated: February 2026