FaithTorch: Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us at FaithTorch. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our social media website dedicated to prayer, testimonies, learning about God, Bible studies, faith, and grace. By using FaithTorch, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information to provide and improve our services:
- Account Information: When you register for an account, we may collect your name, email address, username, and password. You may also choose to provide additional information such as your profile picture, location, and other biographical details.
- User-Generated Content: This includes the content you post, share, or otherwise make available on FaithTorch, such as prayer requests, testimonies, comments, messages, and participation in Bible studies or discussions. Please remember that any information you share publicly can be seen by others.
- Usage Information: We collect information about how you use FaithTorch, including the pages you visit, the content you view, the features you use, and the actions you take.
- Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access FaithTorch, such as your device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, and mobile device identifiers.
- Communication Data: If you contact us directly, we may keep a record of your communication.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities on FaithTorch. These technologies help us personalize your experience, analyze website traffic, and improve our services. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing and Maintaining Services: To operate FaithTorch, manage your account, and provide you with the features and functionalities of our platform.
- Personalization: To personalize your experience on FaithTorch, such as showing you relevant content and connecting you with other users who share similar interests.
- Community Features: To enable you to participate in prayer requests, share testimonies, engage in Bible studies, and connect with other members of the FaithTorch community.
- Communication: To communicate with you, including responding to your inquiries, providing updates about FaithTorch, and sending you notifications related to your account and activities on the platform.
- Improving Our Services: To analyze how users interact with FaithTorch, identify trends, and make improvements to our website and services.
- Security and Fraud Prevention: To detect, prevent, and address security issues and fraudulent activities.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
- Research and Development: To conduct research and develop new features and services for FaithTorch.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:
- With Other Users: Information you share publicly on FaithTorch, such as your profile information and user-generated content, will be visible to other users of the platform.
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating, managing, and improving FaithTorch, such as hosting providers, analytics providers, and customer support services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a court order or government inquiry.
- Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information when we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other business transaction, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will provide notice if your personal information becomes subject to a different privacy policy as a result of such a transaction.
- With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties with your explicit consent.
4. Your Choices and Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Correction: You can access and update your profile information at any time through your account settings. You may also request to access or correct any other personal information we hold about you.
- Deletion: You can request to delete your account and the personal information associated with it. Please note that some information may be retained for legal or administrative reasons.
- Data Portability: You may have the right to receive a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Cookie Preferences: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving certain communications from us.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include technical, administrative, and physical safeguards. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Children's Privacy
FaithTorch is intended for users who are at least 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.
7. International Data Transfers
As FaithTorch is accessible globally, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using FaithTorch, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We will take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
8. Third-Party Links and Services
FaithTorch may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services you visit.
9. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on FaithTorch or through other communication channels. Your continued use of FaithTorch after the effective date of the revised Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.