Last updated: October 5, 2024
This Privacy Policy includes important information about your personal data, and we encourage you to read it carefully.
Welcome
Sherpa Ministries respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how Sherpa Ministries collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you access the Legal Sherpa online platform. By using our platform, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
- Personal Information: When you become a member or make a membership donation, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, mailing address, and payment details.
- Payment Information: Membership donations are processed using Stripe, a third-party payment processor. Sherpa Ministries does not store your full payment information. Stripe handles payment details securely in accordance with its privacy practices.
- Usage Data: We collect data on how you interact with the Legal Sherpa platform, such as pages visited, time spent on the platform, and other relevant usage statistics.
How We Use Your Information
- To Provide Services: We use your personal information to manage your membership and provide access to the Legal Sherpa platform, including educational and research support services.
- To Communicate: We may use your email address to communicate important information regarding your membership, updates, or other relevant news related to Sherpa Ministries.
- To Improve Our Platform: Usage data helps us improve the functionality and user experience of the Legal Sherpa platform.
How We Use Data for AI
Data provided to the Legal Sherpa platform may be used to enhance and improve our AI-powered services. Specifically, anonymized input data may be analyzed to train, refine, and enhance our AI algorithms, helping us to provide more accurate and relevant educational and research support services. No personal information is used for AI model training without anonymization, ensuring your privacy is maintained.
Sharing Your Information
- Third-Party Service Providers: We share your payment information with Stripe for processing membership donations. Stripe processes your information according to their own privacy policy, which you can review at Stripe Privacy Policy.
- Internal Use: Your information is used internally by Sherpa Ministries to manage member interactions and ensure the effective functioning of our services. We do not share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or requests from law enforcement when required by law.
Data Security
Sherpa Ministries takes reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Our platform uses encryption and secure protocols to safeguard your data, and we work with trusted third-party services like Stripe to ensure secure processing of sensitive payment information.
Your Rights
- Access and Update: You have the right to access and update your personal information at any time by contacting Sherpa Ministries through the contact information provided on our website.
- Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent to the use of your personal information by terminating your membership. Please note that doing so may prevent you from accessing the Legal Sherpa platform.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Legal Sherpa platform may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience. Cookies help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our platform. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.
Children’s Privacy
Legal Sherpa is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Sherpa Ministries reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed. Any changes will be posted on the platform, and members will be notified accordingly. Your continued use of the platform after changes are posted signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us using this form. We are here to address any concerns you may have regarding your privacy.
Effective Date: This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date you become a member of Sherpa Ministries and access the Legal Sherpa platform.