Privacy policy.

 

Effective date: 10 July 2026

1. Introduction

At The Prayer Vineyard, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and store your information when you use our website, submit prayer requests, or subscribe to updates.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • First name (or preferred name)

  • Email address

  • Prayer requests or messages

  • Any information you choose to include in blog-related interactions or submissions

  • We may also collect limited technical information automatically through analytics tools, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Website activity (pages visited, clicks, scrolling, timestamps)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To receive, review, and manage prayer requests

  • To respond to your messages or enquiries

  • To provide optional follow-up communication or encouragement

  • To publish selected prayer requests or blog content (only when you choose or consent)

  • To send occasional updates or newsletters (only if you have opted in)

  • To improve website performance, content, and user experience

  • To maintain website security and prevent misuse

We will never sell your personal information or use it for unrelated purposes.

4. Prayer Requests & Blog Content

Prayer requests may be:

  • Kept private for internal prayer and support

  • Or shared publicly on the website or blog (only if selected or submitted for public sharing)

Where content is published, we may display only your first name (or preferred name), depending on what you provide.

We encourage you not to include highly sensitive personal information in public submissions.

5. Email Communications

If you subscribe or consent, we may send you occasional emails such as:

  • Updates from The Prayer Vineyard

  • Blog posts or reflections

  • Prayer-related encouragement

You can unsubscribe at any time via email or by contacting us directly.

6. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our website.

This may include information such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the website

  • Clicks and navigation patterns

  • Device and browser information

This data helps us improve website content and user experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

7. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to operate our website and communications, including:

  • Squarespace (website hosting)

  • Google Analytics (website analytics)

  • Email marketing tools (for newsletters and updates, if you subscribe)

These providers may process your personal information only as necessary to deliver their services and are required to keep it secure.

We do not sell or share your personal information for marketing by third parties.

8. Overseas Disclosure

Some of your personal information may be stored or processed outside New Zealand by our third-party service providers (such as Squarespace, Google, or email service providers).

These countries may include the United States and other regions where these providers operate.

We take reasonable steps to ensure your information is protected when transferred internationally.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information indefinitely for ministry and record-keeping purposes, unless you request deletion.

You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information at any time.

10. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

This includes secure hosting, encrypted connections (SSL), and restricted access to personal data.

However, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure.

11. Your Rights (NZ Privacy Act 2020)

Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of your information

  • Request deletion of your information

  • Withdraw consent for communications (such as emails or newsletters)

To exercise these rights, contact us at: theprayervineyard@gmail.com

12. Opt-Out Options

You may opt out of:

  • Receiving emails by unsubscribing or contacting us

  • Cookies and analytics via browser settings

  • Public sharing of prayer requests (by selecting private submission or contacting us)

  • Providing personal information by not using our forms

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Email: theprayervineyard@gmail.com

Website: The Prayer Vineyard