Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy – Mission Communities Network

Mission Communities Network (missioncommunities.network) is a faith-based Christian resource website based in Queensland, Australia. We care about your privacy and want you to know how we collect, use, and care for any information connected with your visit to this site.

This Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal information in line with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), and also takes into account the principles of the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for our international visitors.

Who We Are

Mission Communities Network provides an online ministry and resource hub focused on Bible texts, devotional content, Christian music links, and information about mission communities. Our website address is https://missioncommunities.network.

What Information We Collect

We aim to collect as little personal information as reasonably necessary for the purposes of running this website and ministry. The main ways we collect information are:

1. Email addresses for newsletters

If you choose to subscribe to our email newsletter or mailing list, we collect your email address (and, if you provide it, your name). Subscriptions are managed using MailPoet.

If you provide us with your phone number and have subscribed we usually add this to your MailPoet so we can contact you easily.

2. Contact form submissions

When you use the contact form, we collect the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, and the content of your message. This information is used only so we can respond to your enquiry and manage ongoing correspondence with you.

3. Analytics data (WP Statistics)

We use WP Statistics, a privacy-friendly analytics tool, to help us understand how people use our website. WP Statistics collects basic usage data such as:

  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Approximate location based on IP address (e.g., country or region)
  • Browser and device type
  • Referring websites (if any)

This information is used in aggregated form to improve the website. We do not use Google Analytics, and we do not use analytics data to identify you personally or to profile you for advertising.

4. Cookies and similar technologies

Like most websites, we use cookies and similar technologies to help the site function properly, remember your preferences, and understand how the site is being used. Cookie consent and preferences are managed by WPConsent.

For more detailed information on how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

5. Gravatar profile images

When you leave a comment or create a user account on the site (if this feature is enabled) and use an email address associated with a Gravatar account, WordPress may request your profile image from the Gravatar service. In that case, an anonymised string (a hash) created from your email address may be sent to Gravatar to check if you have a profile there.

Gravatar has its own privacy policy, which you can read at https://automattic.com/privacy/. If you do not wish Gravatar to receive this information, you can use an email address not associated with Gravatar or disable Gravatar in your WordPress account.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect only for purposes connected with running this website and ministry. These purposes include:

  • Sending newsletters and updates – if you subscribe to our mailing list, we use your email address to send you updates, devotionals, and other ministry-related content.
  • Responding to enquiries – if you contact us, we use your details to reply and to manage any ongoing correspondence.
  • Improving the website – we use analytics data to understand which pages are helpful, how visitors find the site, and how we can improve the content and user experience.
  • Security and technical maintenance – basic technical information (such as IP addresses in server logs) may be used to maintain the security and reliability of the site.

We do not use your information for targeted advertising or profiling, and we do not sell your personal data.

MailPoet Newsletter Subscriptions

We use MailPoet to manage email newsletters and mailing lists. Subscribing is always optional and based on your clear choice to opt in.

  • Opt-in – you choose to subscribe by entering your email address (and, if you wish, your name) in the subscription form and confirming your subscription (for example, via a confirmation email, if enabled).
  • Unsubscribe at any time – every newsletter email includes an “unsubscribe” link that you can use at any time. You can also contact us directly if you have any difficulty unsubscribing.
  • Mailing list data – your subscription details are stored in our website’s database and may also be stored on MailPoet’s servers as part of their service. MailPoet has its own privacy practices, which can be viewed on their website.

We use your subscription details only to send you the emails you signed up for and to manage our mailing list.

WP Statistics Analytics

We use WP Statistics to collect basic, privacy-friendly analytics data about how visitors use our site. This helps us understand which pages are helpful and how we can better serve our community.

Key points about our use of WP Statistics:

  • We do not use Google Analytics.
  • Data is stored on our own hosting environment (not shared with external analytics companies for advertising).
  • We do not use analytics data to personally identify you.
  • We do not build advertising profiles based on your browsing.

WP Statistics may use anonymised or pseudonymised IP addresses depending on how it is configured. We use this information only to understand overall patterns of website use.

Cookie Usage

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies for purposes such as:

  • Remembering your cookie consent choices
  • Helping certain features of the site work correctly
  • Measuring basic, privacy-friendly analytics (via WP Statistics)

Your choices about cookies are managed by WPConsent. When you first visit the site, you will be asked to review and set your preferences. You can usually change your cookie settings through your browser or by revisiting the consent banner if it is available.

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

Content on This Website

Most of the content on this site is either:

  • Public domain Bible texts (such as ASV, KJV, BBE, WEB), or
  • Original devotional content and resources created for the Mission Communities Network.

We do not use personal data in our public Bible and devotional content, except where you have expressly given permission (for example, a testimony or story submitted by you with consent to publish).

Sharing of Personal Information

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

We do not share your personal information with third parties for their own commercial marketing purposes.

We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the website (for example, hosting providers or email services such as MailPoet), but only to the extent necessary for them to provide their service. These providers are required to handle your information securely and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

We may also disclose information if required by law, or if we reasonably believe it is necessary to protect the safety, rights, or property of Mission Communities Network, our users, or others.

Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we hold from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. These steps may include secure hosting, access controls, and using reputable service providers.

No online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, but we aim to follow good practice and continually review our technical and organisational measures.

Your Rights and Choices

We respect your rights in relation to your personal information. Depending on where you live (for example, under the Australian Privacy Act and, for some visitors, under the GDPR), you may have rights such as:

  • Access – you can ask us for a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction – you can ask us to correct information that is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Deletion – you can ask us to delete your personal information where there is no good reason for us to keep it (for example, if you have unsubscribed from our mailing list and do not wish us to retain your details).
  • Restriction or objection – in some cases, you may ask us to limit how we use your information or object to certain types of use.
  • Withdrawal of consent – where we rely on your consent (for example, receiving newsletters), you can withdraw that consent at any time, such as by unsubscribing.

To exercise any of these rights in relation to this website, please contact us using the details on our Contact Information page. We may need to verify your identity before we can respond to certain requests.

International Visitors

Although Mission Communities Network is based in Queensland, Australia, people from many countries visit the site. By using this website, you understand that your information may be processed and stored in Australia or in other countries where our service providers operate.

We aim to handle your information in a way that is consistent with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and, as far as reasonably possible, with the principles of the GDPR and other applicable privacy laws.

Links to Other Websites

Our website includes links to other sites, such as Christian music resources or other ministries. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any other sites you visit.

Contacting Us About Privacy

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact us. You can find our contact details on the Contact Information page.

Changes to This Policy

From time to time, we may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the way our website operates. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective date” below will be updated. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective from September 2026.

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