EKOH

Effective Date: 1st October 2024

1. Introduction

The Embassy of the Kingdom of Heaven ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use The Embassy’s platform, including the Global Church Locator, forums, and data collection tools (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information from users of our platform, including personal data and non-personal data.

2.1 Personal Data:

This is information that can directly or indirectly identify you. The personal data we collect includes:

Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, username, password, and other contact details.
Profile Information: If you create a profile, we may collect information you voluntarily provide such as church affiliation, denomination, location, and any other details you choose to share.
Location Data: When using the Global Church Locator, we may collect your geolocation data to provide you with relevant church information.
Data Collectors: If you are a registered data collector, we collect the information you provide about churches and organizations, including name, denomination, contact details, and locations.

2.2 Non-Personal Data:

This refers to data that cannot be used to identify you. It includes:

Usage Data: Information such as browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
Aggregated Data: We may collect aggregated data that does not reveal any personally identifiable information, such as the total number of users accessing certain features of the platform.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

Service Delivery: To provide and improve our Services, including the Global Church Locator, forums, and other platform features.
Account Management: To manage your user account, authenticate your identity, and communicate with you about your account and activity on the platform.
Data Collection: To collect and verify information about churches and Christian organizations for the purpose of building a global directory.
Customer Support: To respond to inquiries, provide support, and resolve technical issues.
Personalization: To provide tailored content, recommendations, and services based on your preferences and location.
Security and Fraud Prevention: To maintain the security and integrity of our platform, protect against unauthorized access, and enforce our terms and conditions.
Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

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

With Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, such as hosting services, data analysis, customer support, and security.
With Churches and Organizations: If you use the Global Church Locator, information you voluntarily provide, such as church affiliation, may be shared with the relevant churches and Christian organizations.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information to law enforcement or regulatory authorities when required by law or to protect the safety and security of our platform or users.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include:

Encryption of sensitive data, such as passwords.
Regular security audits and monitoring for potential vulnerabilities.
Access controls to ensure that only authorized personnel have access to personal information.

Despite our efforts, no security measures are completely foolproof. You acknowledge that you use our platform at your own risk.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data from our active databases, though some information may be retained in backups or archives as required by law.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal obligations.
Opt-out: You can opt out of marketing communications and updates by unsubscribing from our mailing lists or changing your preferences.
Portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a machine-readable format where applicable.
Restrict Processing: You may request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond within the time frame specified by applicable law.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your usage of our platform. Cookies help us enhance user experience, provide tailored content, and analyze site traffic.

Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how users interact with the platform and improve performance.
Customization Cookies: These allow us to remember your preferences and provide personalized experiences.

You can control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the platform.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Embassy is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. International Data Transfers

As a global platform, your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside of your jurisdiction, including countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country. We take steps to ensure that your data is treated securely, including the use of standard contractual clauses where necessary.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the revised policy will take effect upon posting. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

The Embassy
Info@embassykoh.org

By using our platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.