Privacy and Data Use Policy
1. Purpose of This Policy
At LivingStone International University (LIU), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of all individuals who engage with us—whether as students, donors, partners, or website visitors. This Data Use Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data across our platforms and services.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information:
* Name, address, phone number, email
* Payment or donation information (via secure third-party processors)
* Academic or enrollment data (for students and applicants)
* Professional or organizational information (for speakers, partners, and volunteers)
Usage Information:
* IP address and browser type
* Pages visited on our website
* Device type and operating system
* Referral sources (e.g., from social media or newsletters)
3. How We Use Your Data
We use the data collected to:
* Process donations and send donation acknowledgments
* Communicate with students, alumni, donors, and partners
* Share university updates, newsletters, and prayer requests
* Respond to inquiries or speaker/lunch & learn requests
* Improve website performance and user experience
* Maintain security and prevent unauthorized access
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your data with:
* Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms)
* Regulatory or legal authorities if required by law
* Internal staff or volunteers on a need-to-know basis, under confidentiality agreements as needed
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies to enhance functionality and user experience. Users may adjust their browser settings to disable cookies, but this may affect site performance.
6. How We Protect Your Data
We take appropriate physical, technical, and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
These include:
* SSL encryption on forms and donation pages
* Secure password protocols for staff and administrators
* Regular data backups and access monitoring
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
* Request access to the personal data we hold about you
* Update or correct your information
* Opt out of marketing communications at any time
* Request deletion of your data where applicable
To exercise these rights, contact us at:
📩 info@livingstoneuniversity.org
8. External Links
Our site may contain links to external websites. LIU is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or organizational practices. The most recent version will always be posted on our website.
10. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this policy or your data, please contact:
📧 info@livingstoneuniversity.org
🌐 https://livingstoneuniversity.org
Donor Bill of Rights
PHILANTHROPY is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the not-for-profit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights:
I
To be informed of the organization’s mission,
of the way the organization intends to use
donated resources, and of its capacity
to use donations effectively for their
intended purposes
II
To be informed of the identity of those serving
on the organization’s governing board,
and to expect the board to exercise prudent
judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.
III
To have access to the organization’s
most recent financial statements.
IV
To be assured their gifts will be used for
the purposes for which they were given.
V
To receive appropriate acknowledgement
and recognition.
VI
To be assured that information about their
donations is handled with respect and with
confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
VII
To expect that all relationships with
individuals representing organizations of interest
to the donor will be professional in nature.
VIII
To be informed whether those seeking
donations are volunteers, employees of the
organization or hired solicitors.
IX
To have the opportunity for their
names to be deleted from mailing lists that
an organization may intend to share
X
To feel free to ask questions when making
a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and
forthright answers.