Privacy Policy

United in Christ / UIC Embassy respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through this website.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our website, submit a prayer request, contact us, join a waiting list, share a testimony, book a session, partner with the ministry, or interact with our online ministry resources.

For the purpose of this policy, "we", "us", and "our" refer to United in Christ / UIC Embassy and the ministry led by Prophet Jay Uriel. "You" refers to any visitor, member, supporter, or person using this website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily submit through website forms, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone or WhatsApp number
• Prayer requests
• Testimonies
• Contact messages
• Waiting list submissions
• Partnership enquiries
• New believer follow-up details
• Session booking information
• Any other information you choose to share with us

We may also collect basic technical information such as browser type, device information, pages visited, and general usage data to help us improve the website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you share with us to:

• Respond to your messages and enquiries
• Pray over submitted prayer requests
• Follow up with new believers
• Contact you about ministry events, teachings, or sessions
• Manage event waiting lists
• Share approved testimonies
• Provide spiritual support and ministry communication
• Improve the website and user experience
• Protect the website from spam, abuse, or misuse

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Prayer Requests and Sensitive Information

Prayer requests may contain personal, emotional, spiritual, family, health, or sensitive information.

We treat prayer requests with care and confidentiality.

If you choose to submit a prayer request privately, we will not publish it on the public prayer wall. If you choose to add your request to the prayer wall, we may display a shortened or edited version without exposing unnecessary personal details.

You should avoid submitting information that you do not want the ministry team to see.

4. Testimonies

If you submit a testimony, we may ask for permission before publishing it on the website or social platforms.

Published testimonies may include your name, initials, location, and testimony message only if you have given permission.

We may edit testimonies for clarity, length, spelling, or privacy, while preserving the meaning of your testimony.

5. Form Submissions

This website may use third-party services such as Formspree to receive and process form submissions.

When you submit a form, your information may be securely transmitted through that service so that we can receive and respond to it.

We only use form information for ministry-related communication and support.

6. Bookings and Third-Party Tools

The website may include links or embedded tools from third-party platforms such as Cal.com, YouTube, Google Maps, WhatsApp, Google Drive, and social media platforms.

When you use these third-party services, their own privacy policies and terms may apply.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of websites or platforms that we do not control.

7. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality, remember preferences, measure website performance, and understand how visitors interact with the site.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Some features may not work correctly if cookies are blocked.

8. How We Share Information

We may share your information only when necessary, including:

• With trusted ministry team members who help respond to prayer requests, messages, bookings, and follow-ups
• With service providers who help operate the website, forms, emails, booking tools, or hosting
• When required by law
• When necessary to protect the safety, rights, or security of the ministry, users, or others
• When you have given consent, such as publishing a testimony or prayer wall entry

We do not sell personal information.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information submitted through the website.

However, no online system is perfectly secure. You should avoid sending highly sensitive information through website forms if you are uncomfortable doing so.

10. Data Retention

We keep personal information only for as long as necessary for ministry communication, prayer follow-up, testimony records, event participation, legal purposes, or website administration.

You may request that we delete your personal information where applicable.

11. Children and Young People

This website is not intended to collect personal information from children without the knowledge or consent of a parent or guardian.

If we become aware that a child has submitted personal information without appropriate consent, we may delete that information.

12. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Ask us to correct inaccurate information
• Ask us to delete your personal information
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Ask questions about how your information is used

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

13. South African Privacy Notice

United in Christ / UIC Embassy is based in South Africa. Where applicable, we aim to handle personal information in line with South African privacy principles, including the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the website, ministry operations, or legal requirements.

When we update this policy, we will change the "Last updated" date above.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, contact us at:

Email:
jayuriel28@gmail.com

WhatsApp:
0649842408

Ministry:
United in Christ / UIC Embassy
Prophet Jay Uriel Ministry