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Privacy & Cookies Policy

Last Updated: June 20, 2025

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Privacy & Cookies Policy

The Wholy Christian (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, engage with our services, or interact with our content.

By using our site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

1. Information We Collect

  • A. Information You Provide

  • Contact forms: name, email address, message content

  • Newsletter subscriptions: name and email address

  • Account creation (if applicable): username, email, password

  • Comments or forum activity: name (real or alias), comment text

  • B. Information Collected Automatically

  • Log data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time/date stamps

  • Cookies and similar technologies: see Section 6 below

  • C. Information from Third Parties

  • We may receive information about you from trusted third-party services like email providers, payment processors, and social media platforms if you interact with us through those means.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Respond to inquiries or requests

  • Send newsletters or updates you’ve opted into

  • Provide personalized content and recommendations

  • Monitor and improve website performance

  • Ensure compliance with terms of use and protect site integrity

  • Analyze trends and optimize user experience

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

3. Legal Basis for Processing (EU Users)

  • Your consent (e.g., newsletter signup)

  • Our legitimate interests (e.g., site analytics)

  • Performance of a contract (e.g., membership account)

  • Compliance with legal obligations

4. Data Retention

  • We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

  • You may request the deletion of your personal data at any time (see Section 8).

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

  • Trusted service providers who help operate our website (e.g., email newsletter platforms, analytics tools, payment processors)

  • Legal authorities when required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights

  • Business partners in the event of a merger, sale, or acquisition (you will be notified of any such change)

  • All third parties are required to handle your information securely and in accordance with this policy.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • A. What Are Cookies?

  • Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They help remember your preferences, track usage patterns, and analyze traffic.

  • B. Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential cookies: required for basic website functionality

  • Performance cookies: collect anonymous usage data (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • Functionality cookies: remember preferences like language or login

  • Marketing cookies: used for personalized content or advertising (if implemented)

  • C. Managing Cookies

  • You can accept, reject, or manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to disable cookies entirely, though this may impact site functionality.

  • We also display a Cookie Consent Banner on your first visit to give you control over non-essential cookies.

7. Children’s Privacy

  • The Wholy Christian is not intended for use by children under the age of 13 without parental consent. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware of such data being collected, we will take immediate steps to delete it.

8. Your Rights

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Object to processing or request data portability

  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

  • To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@thewholychristian.com.

9. Data Security

  • We implement industry-standard safeguards, including SSL encryption, firewalls, and secure data storage practices to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

  • However, no system is 100% secure. You use the site at your own risk and are encouraged to use strong, unique passwords when applicable.

10. International Users

  • If you are visiting from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers are located.

11. Third-Party Links

  • Our website may contain links to third-party sites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

  • We may update this Privacy & Cookies Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top and notify users through the website or email, where appropriate.

13. Contact Us

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