Retention of Information
The Global Fund For Jesus retains personal information only for as long as it is reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, as described in this Privacy Policy, or to comply with applicable legal, regulatory, accounting, and operational requirements.
We are committed to ensuring that personal information is not kept for longer than necessary and is managed in a responsible and secure manner throughout its lifecycle.
How Long We Keep Your Information
The length of time we retain your personal information depends on the nature of the information, the purpose for which it was collected, and any legal obligations that apply to The Global Fund For Jesus.
We may retain your information for purposes including:
- Processing and administering donations.
- Maintaining accurate financial and accounting records.
- Issuing donation confirmations and receipts.
- Managing volunteer applications and participation.
- Responding to enquiries and correspondence.
- Providing newsletters and organisational updates where you have subscribed.
- Maintaining historical records relating to our charitable programmes and operations.
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations.
Legal and Regulatory Requirements
Certain information may be retained for longer periods where required or permitted by applicable law. This may include information necessary to:
- Comply with tax and financial reporting obligations.
- Meet auditing and accounting requirements.
- Resolve disputes or legal claims.
- Enforce our policies and agreements.
- Respond to requests from regulatory or government authorities.
- Protect the legal rights and legitimate interests of The Global Fund For Jesus.
Where retention is required by law, we will retain the information only for the period prescribed by the relevant legislation.
Donation Records
As a registered non-profit organisation, The Global Fund For Jesus maintains records of donations and related financial transactions for accounting, auditing, governance, and legal compliance purposes.
These records may include donor names, donation amounts, transaction references, dates of donations, and correspondence relating to donations where necessary.
Sensitive financial information, such as full debit card, credit card, or banking details, is not stored by The Global Fund For Jesus.
Volunteer and Communication Records
Information relating to volunteers, enquiries, correspondence, event registrations, and community engagement activities may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to manage our relationship with you, administer our programmes, and maintain appropriate organisational records.
Where information is no longer required, we will securely dispose of or anonymise it in accordance with our internal procedures and applicable legal requirements.
Secure Disposal of Information
When personal information is no longer required for the purposes for which it was collected, and there is no legal obligation to retain it, The Global Fund For Jesus will take reasonable steps to securely destroy, delete, or permanently anonymise the information.
We implement appropriate measures to ensure that information cannot be reconstructed, recovered, or accessed by unauthorised persons following its disposal.
Ongoing Review of Retained Information
We periodically review the personal information we hold to ensure that it remains accurate, relevant, and necessary for our organisational purposes. Information that is no longer required will be securely removed or anonymised in accordance with our retention policies and applicable legislation.
Our Commitment
The Global Fund For Jesus is committed to responsible information management and retaining personal information only for as long as it serves a legitimate purpose. By applying appropriate retention and disposal practices, we help protect your privacy while ensuring compliance with our legal and operational obligations as a charitable organisation.