1. Introduction
Anglican Care (“Anglican Care,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a Health Care Sharing Ministry. We respect the privacy of our Members, website visitors, and others who interact with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.
This policy applies to information collected through our website at anglicancare.org and through our Member enrollment and participation processes. By using our website or becoming a Member, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information:
- Personal Information: Full legal name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, and similar identifiers.
- Health Information: Information provided during enrollment and medical need submissions, including medical history, provider information, and details about specific medical needs.
- Financial Information: Bank account details for ACH contributions, credit or debit card information, and billing records.
- Website Usage Information: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and similar technical data collected automatically when you visit our website.
- Communications: Emails, forms, and other correspondence you send to us.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Process enrollment applications and maintain membership records.
- Process monthly contributions and manage billing.
- Review and facilitate the sharing of medical needs among Members.
- Communicate with you about your membership, medical need submissions, and ministry updates.
- Comply with applicable legal requirements and respond to lawful requests.
- Improve our website, programs, and Member services.
4. How We Share Your Information
Anglican Care does not sell Member information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- Among Members: Limited information may be shared among Members for the purpose of facilitating the sharing of medical needs, consistent with our Sharing Guidelines.
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist with payment processing, website hosting, email delivery, and similar functions. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
- Healthcare Providers: We may communicate with healthcare providers to verify medical needs and coordinate sharing.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or other legal authority.
- Brokers: If you enroll through a referring broker, we may share limited enrollment status information with that broker for commission tracking purposes.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
6. Data Retention
We retain Member information for the duration of your membership and for a reasonable period thereafter as needed to maintain records, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Website usage data is retained for a limited period in accordance with our standard practices.
7. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your information:
- Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete certain personal information, subject to our record-keeping obligations.
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving promotional communications at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@anglicancare.org.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website and programs are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. Dependents under 18 may be included on a parent or guardian’s membership.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at info@anglicancare.org or visit our Contact page.
Anglican Care is a Health Care Sharing Ministry, not insurance. Participation is voluntary. Anglican Care does not guarantee that any medical need will be shared. Members do not have a contractual right to receive payment for any medical expense.