Effective: September 22, 2026
Proximity Fellowship respects your privacy and seeks to collect only the personal information reasonably necessary to operate ProximityFellowship.org and communicate with people who contact us.
ProximityFellowship.org is presently stewarded by Michael Lin. Questions about this Privacy Policy or personal information may be sent to info@proximityfellowship.org.
Information We May Collect
We may collect:
- information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, general location, questions, feedback, or other information included in a message to us;
- information submitted in connection with a future fellowship locator or similar feature;
- basic technical information automatically generated when you visit the website, such as IP address, browser or device type, pages requested, timestamps, and security or server logs; and
- information collected through cookies or similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy.
We do not intentionally request information that is unnecessary for the purpose for which you are contacting us.
Because Proximity Fellowship is a Christian framework, correspondence may sometimes reveal religious beliefs or other sensitive information. Please provide such information only where reasonably necessary. Where sensitive personal information is received, we seek to use it only for the purpose for which it was provided and as permitted by applicable law.
How We Use Information
We may use personal information to:
- operate, maintain, secure, and improve the website;
- respond to questions, concerns, or correspondence;
- facilitate requested connections or fellowship-related inquiries where such services are available;
- maintain the integrity and security of Proximity Fellowship resources;
- understand basic website usage;
- comply with applicable law; and
- protect the rights, safety, and legitimate interests of visitors, Participants, Proximity Fellowship, and others.
We do not use personal information for unrelated commercial profiling.
Legal Bases for Processing
Where applicable law requires a legal basis for processing, we process personal information as appropriate on the basis of:
- your consent;
- steps you ask us to take;
- our legitimate interests in operating, securing, and responsibly administering the website and Framework; or
- compliance with legal obligations.
Where explicit consent or another specific legal basis is required for sensitive personal information, we will rely upon an appropriate basis under applicable law.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
The website may use cookies or similar technologies that are necessary for website operation, security, preferences, or limited analytics.
Where applicable law requires consent before non-essential cookies are used, those cookies should not be activated until the required consent has been obtained.
Further information is provided in our Cookie Policy.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information.
We may provide limited information to service providers that help us operate the website, email, hosting, security, analytics, or other technical services. These providers may process information only in connection with the services they provide.
We may also disclose information where reasonably necessary to comply with law, respond to lawful requests, protect safety, investigate serious misuse, or establish or defend legal rights.
We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Fellowship Information and Privacy
If a fellowship locator or directory is made available, Proximity Fellowship intends to limit publicly displayed information to what is reasonably necessary to help people identify fellowships in a general area.
Private residential addresses, personal contact details, or other sensitive information should not be published without appropriate permission.
International Data Transfers
Website hosting and other service providers may process information in countries other than the country where you live.
Where applicable privacy law requires safeguards for an international transfer of personal information, we seek to use legally recognized safeguards appropriate to the circumstances.
How Long We Keep Information
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including communication, security, administration, legal compliance, or dispute-resolution needs.
Information that is no longer reasonably needed should be deleted, anonymized, or allowed to expire according to the systems through which it is processed.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live and the law that applies, you may have rights to:
- request access to personal information held about you;
- request correction of inaccurate information;
- request deletion of personal information;
- object to or restrict certain processing;
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
- request a portable copy of certain information; and
- complain to an appropriate data-protection or supervisory authority.
To make a privacy request, contact info@proximityfellowship.org.
We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.
California Privacy Rights
If the California Consumer Privacy Act or another California privacy law applies to our processing of your information, California residents may have additional rights, including rights to know, correct, or delete personal information and to exercise applicable opt-out rights without unlawful discrimination.
Proximity Fellowship does not sell personal information or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising and does not offer financial incentives in exchange for personal information.
Where applicable law requires recognition of an opt-out preference signal, such as Global Privacy Control, we will respect that requirement.
Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical measures appropriate to the nature of the website and the information involved.
No internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Visitors should therefore avoid sending unnecessary confidential or highly sensitive information through ordinary email or website communications.
Children
The website is intended for general informational use and is not designed to collect personal information directly from children.
If we learn that personal information from a child has been collected in circumstances where parental consent or another legal basis was required and was not obtained, we will take reasonable steps to address it.
Third-Party Websites and Services
The website may contain links to or use services provided by third parties. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, and Proximity Fellowship is not responsible for the privacy practices of independent third-party websites.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated as the website, its services, or applicable legal requirements change.
The current version will be published on ProximityFellowship.org with its effective or updated date.
Contact
Proximity Fellowship
info@proximityfellowship.org
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