Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 29, 2026

Introduction

P.E.A.C. International, Inc. ("PEAC," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide while using this website.

PEAC International is a nonprofit, faith-based ministry that provides support, education, resources, and community for parents experiencing estrangement from their adult children through online meetings, in-person support groups, educational materials, and a private Facebook community.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding your information.

Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

When you interact with our website, you may voluntarily provide information including:

• First and last name
• Email address
• Phone number, if provided
• Messages submitted through our Contact Us form
• Requests to attend support groups
• Requests for information or resources
• Donation information processed by third-party payment providers
• Any additional information you voluntarily choose to provide

Please avoid submitting highly confidential, medical, legal, or financial information through our website forms.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may automatically be collected, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Operating system
• Date and time of access
• Pages visited
• Referring website
• General website usage statistics

This information helps us improve our website and better understand visitor activity.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality
• Remember visitor preferences
• Analyze website traffic
• Improve user experience
• Maintain website security

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function properly.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Respond to your inquiries
• Communicate regarding support groups
• Send requested resources
• Process charitable donations
• Improve website performance
• Send organizational updates when requested
• Maintain website security
• Comply with applicable legal requirements

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Support Group Privacy

PEAC International strives to create a safe and supportive environment.

Information submitted to request participation in a support group is used only for meeting administration and communication.

Although PEAC works to protect participant privacy, we cannot guarantee confidentiality of information voluntarily shared during:

• Zoom meetings
• In-person meetings
• Private Facebook discussions
• Other group interactions

Participants are expected to respect the privacy of all members.

Zoom Meetings

PEAC offers online support meetings through Zoom.

Meeting invitations are provided only to approved participants.

Support meetings are generally not recorded in order to protect participant privacy unless participants are informed otherwise before recording begins.

Use of Zoom is also subject to Zoom's own Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Facebook Community

PEAC maintains a private Facebook support group for members seeking encouragement and community.

Any information shared within Facebook is also subject to Facebook's own privacy policies and terms.

Members should carefully consider the information they choose to share.

Donations

Donations made through our website may be processed by secure third-party payment providers.

PEAC does not store complete payment card information on its own servers.

Please review the privacy policy of the applicable payment processor for additional information regarding payment security.

Email Communications

If you provide your email address, we may contact you regarding:

• Support group information
• Requested resources
• Organization updates
• Ministry news
• Event announcements

You may unsubscribe from non-essential communications at any time.

Data Security

We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information.

However, no method of transmitting information over the Internet or storing electronic information is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including:

• Facebook
• Zoom
• YouTube
• Donation providers
• Other ministries and organizations

PEAC is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for adults.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

If we become aware that information from a child has been collected, it will be removed as soon as reasonably possible.

Your Rights

You may request to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information, subject to legal requirements
• Opt out of future communications

Requests may be sent to:

Changes to This Privacy Policy

PEAC International may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Changes become effective immediately upon posting to this website.

Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Information