Suggested text: Kingdom Over Castles (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our organization. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
— Fill out contact forms
— Register for events or productions
— Sign up for our newsletter or mailing list
— Make a donation
— Apply to volunteer or participate in productions
— Communicate with us via email or other channels
This information may include:
— Name
— Email address
— Phone number
— Mailing address
— Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
— Church affiliation or business information (if applicable)
— Any other information you choose to provide
Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:
— IP address
— Browser type and version
— Operating system
— Pages visited and time spent on pages
— Referring website
— Date and time of access
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect this information. See our Cookie Policy below for more details.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
— Respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests
— Process donations and issue receipts
— Send you information about our productions, events, and ministry activities
— Communicate with volunteers, cast members, and team participants
— Improve our website and user experience
— Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
— Comply with legal obligations
— Prevent fraud and ensure security
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information with:
— Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (such as payment processing, email delivery, website hosting, or data analytics). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
— Legal Requirements: Government authorities or other third parties when required by law, court order, or legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
— Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring organization.
With your consent, we may share your information for other purposes.
Donations and Payment Information
When you make a donation, we collect payment information necessary to process your contribution. We use secure third-party payment processors to handle financial transactions. Payment card information is transmitted directly to these processors and is not stored on our servers.
Donation records are maintained for tax and accounting purposes as required by law.
Email Communications
If you provide your email address, we may send you:
— Updates about our productions and events
— Volunteer opportunities
— Newsletters and ministry updates
— Donation receipts and acknowledgments
You may opt out of promotional emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us directly. Please note that even if you opt out of promotional emails, we may still send you transactional or administrative messages.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
— Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
— Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
— Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
— Opt-Out: Opt out of certain uses of your information, such as marketing communications
— Portability: Request a copy of your information in a portable format
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your information. We do not sell personal information.
International Users
Our organization is based in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us.
Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, login information, or items in a shopping cart.
How We Use Cookies
Kingdom Over Castles uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
— Remember your preferences and settings
— Understand how you use our website
— Improve website functionality and user experience
— Analyze website traffic and performance
— Provide relevant content and communications
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, form submission, and security. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples:
— Session cookies that maintain your connection during your visit
— Security cookies that protect against fraudulent activity
— Load balancing cookies that distribute traffic efficiently
Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve how our website works.
Examples:
— Page view tracking
— Time spent on pages
— Click patterns and navigation paths
— Error messages encountered
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
Examples:
— Language preferences
— Display settings
— Previous form entries (to avoid re-entering information)
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be used to deliver content and advertisements relevant to your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of campaigns.
Examples:
— Tracking which pages you’ve visited
— Showing relevant content based on your interests
— Measuring advertisement effectiveness
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These services may include:
— Analytics services (to understand website usage)
— Email marketing platforms (to track email campaign engagement)
— Social media platforms (if we embed social media content or sharing buttons)
— Video hosting platforms (if we embed videos)
— Payment processors (to securely process donations)
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of information. We encourage you to review their policies.
How Long Do Cookies Last?
Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are not stored on your device after your browsing session ends.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them. They help us recognize you when you return to our website.
The duration of persistent cookies varies depending on their purpose, ranging from a few days to several years.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
— Block all cookies
— Block third-party cookies only
— Delete cookies after your browsing session
— Be notified when a cookie is being set
How to manage cookies in common browsers:
— Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
— Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
— Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
— Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website, and some features may not function properly.
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies using these resources:
— Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
— Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out Tool
— Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA WebChoices Tool
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. At this time, our website does not respond to DNT signals, but we will update this policy if standards are established.
Mobile Device Identifiers
Mobile devices may use advertising identifiers (such as Apple’s IDFA or Google’s Advertising ID) that function similarly to cookies. You can manage these through your device settings:
— iOS devices: Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking
— Android devices: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will post any changes on this page.
Questions About Cookies
If you have questions about our use of cookies or other tracking technologies, please contact us:
Kingdom Over Castles