I. Website Terms and Conditions of Use

The following terms and conditions describe the policies governing the use of the Missionaries of Jesus (MJ) Philippines website, www.missionariesofjesusph.org. By accessing and interacting with this website, you are accepting the principles and practices described herein. We invite you to join us in respecting the digital space as a tool for evangelization, integrity, and charity.

II. Privacy Policy: Respecting Your Trust

We recognize that sharing your personal information requires trust, and we are committed to handling your data with the utmost care and respect, guided by the Catholic principle of stewardship and the dignity of the human person.

Gathering of Information

The MJ website may collect general, non-personally identifying information from visitors, including your IP address, browser type, date, time, and pages visited. This data is collected solely to aggregate statistical information, facilitate system administration, and improve the content and accessibility of our missionary outreach. We use this information internally to serve you better and enhance our digital presence. We currently do not and do not plan to share our account lists or detailed visitor information with third parties.

Online Donations and Financial Stewardship

If you utilize the online forms to make a donation or request a Mass intention, any personally identifying information shared will be used strictly for the stated purpose. We will not share this information with third parties except as required for the secure processing of your donation (e.g., through our payment service provider). We may use your contact information to send you updates about our mission, express our sincere gratitude, or contact you regarding your donation when necessary. This practice is rooted in the biblical call for transparency and accountability in all acts of charity.

Sending Us an Inquiry

Should you choose to send us personally identifying information via email or a web form (such as a vocational inquiry or prayer request), we use this information primarily to respond to your specific request. We may forward your message internally to the priest or brother best equipped to offer a pastoral response. We want to be perfectly clear: We will not obtain personally identifying information about you unless you voluntarily choose to provide it. Providing such information is a free and voluntary act of confidence, and except as required by civil law, we do not share any information we receive with outside parties.

Children’s Privacy and Catholic Guidelines

In accordance with our commitment to the Safeguarding of Minors (as outlined in the Church’s guidelines), protecting the privacy of the very young is paramount. We never knowingly collect or maintain information on our website from individuals we know to be under 13 years of age, and no part of our website is structured to attract anyone under that age.

Security and Data Protection

The Missionaries of Jesus place the highest priority on protecting all information transmitted through our website. We take all commercially reasonable measures to secure and protect personal and donor information transmitted over our digital platforms, striving to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of your data.

Cookies

Our website does not currently use cookies that track personally identifying information. Should this change, we will update this policy immediately to reflect our commitment to transparency.

III. The Missionaries of Jesus Donor Bill of Rights

As a religious order dedicated to the common good, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of financial ethics and donor respect. We affirm every donor's right to full confidence in the Missionaries of Jesus.

Donors have the right to:

1. Be informed of our mission, how donated resources will be used (including our dedication to the Lumad, Inculturation, and Dialogue), and our capacity to use donations effectively.

2. Be assured their gifts will be used for the specific purposes for which they were given (e.g., Sponsor an Indigenous Child to School).

3. Receive appropriate acknowledgment and recognition for their generosity.

4. Be assured that information about their donation is handled with respect and confidentiality.

5. Feel free to ask questions when making a donation and receive prompt, truthful, and forthright answers.

IV. Online Donation Process and Refund Policy

Donation Process

We strive to make the act of giving a simple and secure experience. Please follow the instructions on our "Support Our Mission" page, including providing your deposit reference number for bank transfers, to ensure we can properly acknowledge and remit your gift to the intended beneficiary.

Refund Policy

If you believe an error has occurred in connection with your online donation, please contact us immediately. We commit to responding promptly (within two business days) and working with you to correct any errors.

If you change your mind about donating for any reason, we will honor your decision and process a refund (return of donation) provided you request it within 14 calendar days of the date of the contribution. Refunds will be issued as a credit to the original payment method.

Contact for Refunds:

For U.S. Donors: [Insert MJPF Contact Information Here]

For Philippine/International Donors (MJ, Inc.): [Insert Missionaries of Jesus PH Contact Information Here]

V. Changes and Complete Agreement

The Missionaries of Jesus reserves the right to modify or amend these Terms and Conditions of Use at any time. Any modification will be posted on the website, and your continued use of the website constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms. These terms constitute the complete agreement between you and the Missionaries of Jesus regarding website use.

Questions Regarding Terms and Conditions

For any questions regarding these terms, please contact us through our website's main contact form.

(Last Updated: December 2025)