Effective Date: September 24, 2026
Privacy Policy
World Methodist Evangelism (“WME,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (worldmethodist.org), sign up to receive communications from us, register for an event, make a donation, purchase resources, or otherwise interact with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that identifies, relates to, or describes you (“Personal Information”). This includes:
Information You Provide Voluntarily:
-Name
-Email address
-Mailing address
-Phone number
-Church, denomination, ministry, or organizational affiliation
-Communication preferences
-Information you provide when registering for an event or program
-Information you provide when downloading and creating an account for the use of the WE419 app
-Donation and transaction information like transaction records, billing address, and gift history (processed securely through our donor management and payment processing partners)
-Email analytics like open rates, link clicks, device types, and bounce data collected automatically when you open or click links in marketing emails sent through our email provider, Constant Contact.
Information Collected Automatically:
-IP address
-Browser and device information
-Operating system
-Pages visited
-Referring website or link
-Date and time of visits
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for legitimate business and organizational purposes, including:
-Sending updates, newsletters, event invitations, and other email communications
-Responding to inquiries, feedback, or support
-Processing donations, issuing tax receipts, and managing donor relationships
-Processing purchases and fulfilling orders
-Registering participants for events and programs
-Understanding engagement to subsequently improve our website, communications, programs, and services
-Complying with legal obligations, anti-spam regulations, and maintaining account security
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information with third-party trusted service providers that help us operate our ministry and provide services to you. These may include providers that assist with:
-Email communications
-Donor and constituent management
-Website hosting, security, analytics and performance
-Event registration
-Payment processing
-Online purchases and fulfillment
-Other administrative or technology services
All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and secure, and are prohibited from using your data for any unauthorized purpose.
We may also disclose information when we believe disclosure is reasonably necessary to:
-Comply with applicable law or legal process
-Protect the rights, safety, or property of WME or others
-Detect or prevent fraud, security issues, or other misuse
-Protect the security and integrity of our systems
4. How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. The length of time we retain information depends on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected. When information is no longer reasonably necessary, we may delete, anonymize, or otherwise dispose of it.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to or stored by us.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website, app, and email communications may use cookies, web beacons, and UTM tracking parameters to recognize returning visitors, analyze user trends, and personalize content. You can generally control or disable cookies through your own web browser settings. Some website functionality may not work properly if certain cookies are disabled.
7. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website, app, and communications may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties. Those websites and services have their own privacy policies and practices. WME does not control and is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party. The FTC similarly notes that information collected through third-party services is generally governed by the third party’s own privacy practices.
8. Email Communications & Unsubscribing
If you subscribe to WME communications, we may use the email address provided to send you information such as:
-Ministry updates
-Stories and resources
-Wesleyan Accent articles
-Event announcements and information
-Prayer and ministry opportunities
-Donor and partner communications
We use Constant Contact for our email marketing. You can review Constant Contact’s Privacy Policy at constantcontact.com/legal/privacy-center. You may also unsubscribe from marketing and other recurring email communications at any time by using the Unsubscribe link included in any email footer or by contacting us directly at info@worldmethodist.org
Unsubscribing from one type of communication does not necessarily remove you from all communications. It will not prevent you from receiving critical transactional communications, such as donation receipts or service-related updates.
9. Donations and Donor Information
When you make a donation to WME, we may collect information necessary to process and acknowledge your gift and maintain appropriate donor records. This may include your name, contact information, donation amount, donation date, giving preferences, and related information.
We may use donor information to:
Process and acknowledge donations
Maintain accurate donor records
Communicate with donors and ministry partners
Provide tax receipts and other documentation
Provide information about WME’s ministry and opportunities to support it
Meet legal, accounting, and reporting requirements
We use DonorPerfect services to help process and manage donations and donor information. This provider may process information on our behalf according to their own privacy and security practices. You can review DonorPerfect’s Privacy Policy at https://www.donorperfect.com/company/privacy-policy/
10. Events, Programs, and Registrations
When you register for a WME event, program, training, or other activity, we may collect information necessary to administer the event or program. This may include your name, contact information, church or ministry affiliation, dietary or logistical information, media release, and other information necessary for participation. We may use this information to communicate with you about the event, provide services related to your participation, maintain ministry records, and follow up after the event.
11. WE419 App
By downloading and participating in the WE419 app, you agree to its Privacy Policy and the associated Terms of Service along with Disciple Media’s Terms and Conditions of Use. You can review Disciple’s Privacy Policy at https://www.disciple.community/policy/privacy-policy
12. Children's Privacy
Our website and communications are intended for a general audience and are not directed toward individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to WME, please contact us. If we learn that we have collected information from a person under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information immediately.
13. International Visitors
WME serves a global Wesleyan Methodist family, and our website and communications may be accessed by people in countries around the world. If you access our website or provide information to WME from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the United States or other countries where WME or its service providers operate. Privacy and data protection laws may differ between countries.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, technology, or applicable requirements. When we make changes, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the most current information.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 72626, North Chesterfield, VA 23235, United States
Email: info@worldmethodist.org