Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 13, 2026

If you require any more information or have any questions about our privacy policy, please feel free to contact us at info@forthenations.world.

At forthenations.world, the privacy of our visitors is of extreme importance to us. This privacy policy document outlines the types of personal information received and collected by forthenations.world and how it is used.

This policy is designed to comply with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). Where applicable, we also comply with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for visitors based in the EU/EEA.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Name, email address, phone number, city, country, and postal code (through contact forms and enquiries)
Email address (through newsletter sign-up forms)
Payment and donation information (processed by Tithely — we do not directly store credit card or banking details)
Donation history and giving preferences (maintained by Tithely on our behalf)
Website usage data (through cookies and analytics tools — see our Cookies Policy)
Any information you voluntarily provide through correspondence with us

How We Collect Information

We collect personal information when you:

Sign up for our newsletter or updates via Mailchimp
Submit a contact form or enquiry on our Site
Make a donation through Tithely
Correspond with us by email or other means
Interact with our Site (via cookies and analytics tools)

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

Process and acknowledge your donations
Send you newsletters, updates, and ministry communications (if you have subscribed)
Respond to your enquiries and requests
Improve our Site and services
Comply with legal obligations, including tax reporting through The Shirelive Foundation

We will not use your personal information for purposes other than those outlined above without your consent. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Log Files

Like many websites, forthenations.world makes use of log files. The information inside log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, type of browser, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and number of clicks. This information is used to analyse trends, administer the Site, and track user movement around the Site. IP addresses and other such information are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect or process your data:

Tithely — for processing donations and managing donor records
Mailchimp — for email newsletters and communications
Wix — for website hosting and functionality
YouTube — for embedded video content
Google Analytics — for website usage statistics (if enabled)

Each of these services has its own privacy policy and data handling practices. We encourage you to review their respective policies.

Cookies and Web Beacons

forthenations.world uses cookies to store information about visitor preferences, to record user-specific information about which pages users access or visit, and to customise content based on visitor browser type or other information that the visitor sends via their browser. For further details, please see our Cookies Policy.

Third-Party Advertising and Tracking

Some third-party services used on our Site may use cookies and web beacons. These third-party services use technology to deliver content that appears on forthenations.world directly to your browser. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. Other technologies (such as cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons) may also be used to measure the effectiveness of their services.

forthenations.world has no access to or control over cookies that are used by third-party services.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law (including tax record-keeping obligations). You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us.

Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Make a complaint about our handling of your personal information

If you are based in the EU/EEA, you also have rights under the GDPR, including the right to:

Request deletion of your personal data
Restrict or object to processing of your data
Data portability
Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@forthenations.world.

You may also lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au, or with the relevant data protection authority in your country of residence.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, and disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure.

Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16 without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email: info@forthenations.world