Welcome to the official website of Global Christian Council Trust.
Global Christian Council Trust ("Trust", "we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information that you provide while using our website.
This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected through our website, how that information may be used, how we seek to protect it, and the choices available to you.
The Trust is established with objectives relating to education, research, training, culture, social service, skill development, public welfare and related activities. Our website is intended to provide information about the Trust, its objectives, activities, initiatives and opportunities to engage with us.
Information We May Collect
Depending on how you use our website, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us as well as standard technical data collected during website access.
Information you provide directly
If the website provides a contact, enquiry, volunteer, application, registration or other form, you may provide information such as:
- Full Name
- Email address
- Telephone / mobile number
- Postal address
- Organization, church, or educational institution
- Subject and message content
- Information included in your enquiry or application
- Other information that you voluntarily submit
Automatically collected information
When you visit our website, certain technical information may potentially be collected automatically by our hosting provider, security systems, analytics services or other technical infrastructure. This may include:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and screen parameters
- Operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent per page
- Approximate date and time of access
- Referring website URL
- Technical diagnostic and error information
We only collect information that is reasonably necessary for the particular purpose for which it is requested, and we do not request superfluous personal details.
How We Use Information
Information submitted through our website may be used strictly for legitimate charitable, informational, and administrative purposes, including:
- Responding promptly to enquiries and messages received
- Communicating with individuals who contact the Trust
- Providing information about Trust activities, objectives, and community initiatives
- Processing applications or registrations, where applicable
- Managing volunteer, fellowship, or participation requests, where applicable
- Maintaining website security, stability, and integrity
- Improving website functionality and user experience
- Maintaining administrative records relating to legitimate Trust activities
- Complying with applicable statutory and legal requirements
We will not use personal information for purposes that are materially different from the purpose for which it was collected without appropriate notice or another lawful basis where required.
Communication
If you contact us through the website, we may use the contact details you provide to respond to your enquiry.
We may retain correspondence where reasonably necessary for administration, record keeping, security, legal compliance or follow-up.
We do not intend to use contact information for unrelated promotional communications or spam unless appropriate consent or another lawful basis exists.
Third-Party Services
Our website may utilize verified third-party service providers for technical operational functions such as:
- Website hosting infrastructure and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)
- Security, DDoS mitigation, and firewall services
- Email delivery and notification dispatch
- Website traffic analytics
- Form submission and processing tools
- Payment processing (where online giving is active)
- Embedded content, video players, and typography
- Interactive maps and social media integration links
Where third-party services are used, the relevant third parties process data in accordance with their own respective privacy policies and terms.
Payments and Donations
If the Trust provides an online donation, contribution, or payment facility, payment transactions are processed securely through certified external payment gateways.
Global Christian Council Trust does not directly store complete payment-card information (such as full card numbers, CVV security codes, or banking PINs) on its own website servers.
All payment information is processed by the applicable certified payment gateway provider subject to their security standards, encryption, and privacy policy.
Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or lease personal information submitted through our website to third parties.
Information may be shared only where reasonably necessary under the following circumstances:
- With trusted technical service providers supporting website hosting and operations
- To respond effectively to user requests or enquiries
- To maintain website security and prevent fraudulent activity
- To comply with applicable law, court orders, or lawful governmental requests
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of the Trust, website visitors, or the public
- With professional legal, accounting, or audit advisers where reasonably necessary
Any sharing is strictly limited to what is reasonably necessary for the designated purpose, subject to applicable Indian and international regulations.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures intended to safeguard personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, misuse, or destruction.
However, no internet-based transmission or digital storage platform can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
Visitors should avoid transmitting highly sensitive or confidential credentials through standard, unencrypted web forms unless a specific secure transmission channel is provided.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for:
- Fulfilling the specific purpose for which it was originally collected
- Addressing and following up on visitor enquiries
- Administrative and institutional record keeping
- Website security monitoring and audit trails
- Compliance with statutory trust and legal obligations
- Resolving potential claims or legal disputes
When personal data is no longer required for any legitimate purpose, it is securely deleted, anonymized, or disposed of in accordance with applicable retention schedules.
Your Privacy Choices & Rights
Depending on applicable law and the nature of the information involved, you may have specific rights concerning your personal information held by the Trust, including:
- Requesting confirmation of personal data held by us
- Requesting correction of inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated information
- Requesting deletion or restriction of personal data, where legally applicable
- Withdrawing voluntary consent previously provided for communications
To submit a privacy inquiry or exercise your rights, please reach out to our administrative office via the contact details provided below. We may verify your identity before processing any formal request.
Children's Privacy
Our general website is not intentionally directed toward collecting personal data from children without appropriate parental or guardian authorization.
Where a specific Trust program or initiative involves children or students (such as youth education, scholarships, or Bible study programs), all information collection and processing is conducted with appropriate parental consent and safeguards.
External Links & Third Parties
Our website may contain links to external third-party websites for community resources, partner ministries, or educational materials.
These external websites are operated independently and are outside the control of Global Christian Council Trust.
We are not responsible for the privacy policies, terms, or content of any external website. Visitors are encouraged to review the policies of each external site they visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
The Trust may revise and update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect modifications in our activities, web technologies, or statutory requirements.
Any revised policy will be published directly on this page with an updated 'Last Updated' date at the top of the document.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or formal requests relating to this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact our registered office:
Global Christian Council Trust
Registered Public Charitable Trust (Trust Deed: 23 Nov 2024)
KMC Room No. 88, Ward 15
Logos Junction
Kottayam, Kerala, India