1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with our Site:

a. Personal Information

• Information you provide voluntarily: This includes information such as your name, email address, or other details you provide when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter.

  • Comment on blog posts.

  • Contact us through a contact form or email.

  • Participate in surveys, contests, or giveaways (if applicable).

• Account information: If the Site allows user accounts, we may collect details like usernames, passwords, or profile information.

b. Non-Personal Information

• Usage data: We collect information about how you interact with the Site, such as:

  • Pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referral URLs.

  • IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and other technical details.

• Cookies and tracking technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze Site usage, and serve personalized content or ads. For more details, see our Cookie Policy below.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and improve the Site and its content.

• Send you newsletters, updates, or promotional materials (if you opt in).

• Respond to your inquiries, comments, or feedback.

• Analyze Site usage to understand trends and improve user experience.

• Personalize content or ads based on your interests.

• Comply with legal obligations or protect the rights, safety, or property of Where Faith Meets the Front Page, its users, or others.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following cases:

• Service providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors who help us operate the Site, such as hosting providers, analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics), or email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.

• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a court order, subpoena, or other legal process.

• Business transfers: If Where Faith Meets the Front Page is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

• Aggregated or anonymized data: We may share non-identifiable, aggregated data (e.g., website traffic statistics) with third parties for analytics or marketing purposes.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

a. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us enhance your experience on the Site. They allow us to remember your preferences, track usage, and deliver personalized content or ads.

b. Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly (e.g., remembering your login status).

• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., which pages are most popular).

• Advertising cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads based on your interests.

• Third-party cookies: Set by third-party services like Google Analytics or social media platforms when you interact with embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, social media share buttons).

c. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings or by opting out of certain tracking technologies. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

5. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, or services (e.g., social media platforms, embedded videos). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information.

• Opt-out: Opt out of newsletters, marketing emails, or certain data processing (e.g., targeted ads).

• Data portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.

• Restrict processing: Request that we limit how we use your data.
   

To exercise these rights, please contact us at 4faithnews@gmail.com. We may require verification of your identity before processing your request.
 

GDPR (European Union Residents)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We process your data based on legitimate interests, consent, or contractual necessity, as applicable.
 

CCPA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, sell, or share and to opt out of any sale of your data (note: we do not sell your data).

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. For example:

• Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe.

• Comment data is retained as long as the relevant blog post is published.

• Analytics data is retained in anonymized form for statistical purposes.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing the Site from outside [insert your country, e.g., the United States], your data may be transferred to and processed in [insert your country]. We ensure that any international data transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, such as through standard contractual clauses or other safeguards.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete it.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on the Site with a revised "Last Updated" date. Please review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: 4FaithNews@gmail.com. 

13. Cookie Policy

This section supplements the information above regarding our use of cookies and tracking technologies.

• How to Opt Out: You can opt out of non-essential cookies through our cookie consent tool (if applicable) or by adjusting your browser settings. For third-party advertising cookies, you can opt out via tools like the Network Advertising Initiative or the Digital Advertising Alliance.

• Third-Party Analytics: We use tools like Google Analytics to track Site usage. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.