1. Introduction
Peacemakers Movement ("we," "us," "our"), operated by Silas Titus, is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with transparency, care, and integrity. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information you provide when using our website at peacemakersmovement.com and any related pages (the "Site").
By using our Site and submitting information through our contact forms, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site or submit any personal information.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal information is:
Peacemakers Movement / Silas Titus
For contact and data requests, please use our secure contact form and select "Legal" as the inquiry type. We do not publish direct contact details on this page to protect against spam.
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Identity data: First name, last name
- Contact data: Email address, phone number (optional)
- Location data: Country, city (optional)
- Profile data: Your sphere of life, journey stage
- Content data: Messages, prayer requests, inquiry details
- Preference data: Engagement interests, newsletter consent
- Consent records: Date, time, and nature of your consent
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
- Usage data: Pages visited, time on site, referral source (via analytics)
- Cookie data: Session cookies and preference cookies (see Section 8)
3.3 Information We Do NOT Collect
- Payment or financial information (we do not process payments on this site)
- Government identification numbers
- Sensitive personal data such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, or health data, except where voluntarily shared in a message or prayer request
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide for the following purposes, each supported by a lawful basis under GDPR:
4.1 To Respond to Your Inquiry (Legitimate Interest / Contract)
- Process and respond to contact form submissions
- Route inquiries to the appropriate team member
- Send confirmation emails with reference numbers
- Maintain records of communications for follow-up
4.2 To Connect You with the Movement (Legitimate Interest / Consent)
- Connect you with Care Circles, HOPE Houses, or Operation Shalom initiatives in your area
- Share relevant resources, guides, and equipping materials
4.3 To Send Updates (Consent Only)
- Send movement updates, newsletters, and encouragement emails — only where you have explicitly opted in
- You may withdraw this consent at any time by using the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us via our contact form
4.4 Security and Anti-Spam (Legitimate Interest)
- Rate-limit submissions to prevent spam and abuse
- Validate form tokens and detect bot submissions
- Store IP addresses temporarily for fraud prevention
4.5 Legal Compliance (Legal Obligation)
- Maintain records as required by applicable law
- Respond to lawful requests from authorities
5. How We Store and Protect Your Data
Your data is stored in a secure, password-protected database hosted on servers within the European Economic Area or under equivalent protection standards. We implement the following safeguards:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit
- Database-level encryption for sensitive fields
- Access controls limiting data to authorised team members only
- Form token validation and honeypot fields to prevent automated submissions
- Regular security reviews and updates
- Rate limiting to prevent brute-force submission attacks
No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we take all reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
- Contact form submissions: Retained for 3 years from submission date, then securely deleted
- Newsletter subscribers: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- IP addresses for spam prevention: Retained for 90 days
- Legal inquiries: Retained for 7 years as required by applicable law
- Consent records: Retained for 3 years from the date consent was given or withdrawn
7. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your data with:
- Internal team members who need access to respond to your inquiry (on a need-to-know basis)
- Email service providers used to send confirmation and update emails (under data processing agreements)
- Hosting and infrastructure providers (under data processing agreements with GDPR-compliant terms)
- Legal authorities if required by law, court order, or to protect the safety of individuals
All third-party processors are required to handle your data in accordance with GDPR and our data protection standards.
8. Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for the site to function (theme preference, session management). Cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies: Used to understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics). Requires your consent.
- Preference cookies: Remember your choices (e.g., cookie consent status, theme preference).
You can manage cookie preferences via the consent banner displayed on your first visit, or by clearing your browser's cookies and local storage at any time. See our GDPR Policy for more details on your rights.
9. Your Rights
Under GDPR and applicable data protection law, you have the following rights:
- Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to restriction: Request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
- Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
- Right to lodge a complaint: Complain to your national data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please use our secure contact form and select "Legal." We will respond within 30 days.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child under 16 has submitted information through our Site, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
11. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website with the updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact for Privacy Matters
For all privacy-related inquiries, data rights requests, or concerns, please use our secure contact form and select "Legal" as the inquiry type. We do not publish direct contact details on this page to protect our team from spam. Your reference number (PMM-XXXXX) from the form will be used for all follow-up.