{"id":573,"date":"2026-03-21T01:57:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T06:57:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kingdomovercastles.com\/?page_id=573"},"modified":"2026-03-21T01:57:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T06:57:49","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kingdomovercastles.com\/?page_id=573","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong class=\"privacy-policy-tutorial\">Suggested text: <\/strong>Kingdom Over Castles (&#8220;we,&#8221; &#8220;us,&#8221; or &#8220;our&#8221;) 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Information We Collect<\/strong><br><strong>Information You Provide to Us<br><\/strong>We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:<br>\u2014 Fill out contact forms<br>\u2014 Register for events or productions<br>\u2014 Sign up for our newsletter or mailing list<br>\u2014 Make a donation<br>\u2014 Apply to volunteer or participate in productions<br>\u2014 Communicate with us via email or other channels<br><br>This information may include:<br>\u2014 Name<br>\u2014 Email address<br>\u2014 Phone number<br>\u2014 Mailing address<br>\u2014 Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)<br>\u2014 Church affiliation or business information (if applicable)<br>\u2014 Any other information you choose to provide<br><br><strong>Information Automatically Collected<br><\/strong>When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:<br>\u2014 IP address<br>\u2014 Browser type and version<br>\u2014 Operating system<br>\u2014 Pages visited and time spent on pages<br>\u2014 Referring website<br>\u2014 Date and time of access<br><br>We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect this information. See our Cookie Policy below for more details.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How We Use Your Information<\/strong><br>We use the information we collect to:<br>\u2014 Respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests<br>\u2014 Process donations and issue receipts<br>\u2014 Send you information about our productions, events, and ministry activities<br>\u2014 Communicate with volunteers, cast members, and team participants<br>\u2014 Improve our website and user experience<br>\u2014 Analyze website traffic and usage patterns<br>\u2014 Comply with legal obligations<br>\u2014 Prevent fraud and ensure security<br><br>How We Share Your Information<br>We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.<br>We may share your information with:<br>\u2014 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.<br>\u2014 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.<br>\u2014 Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring organization.<br><br>With your consent, we may share your information for other purposes.<br><br><strong>Donations and Payment Information<\/strong><br>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.<br>Donation records are maintained for tax and accounting purposes as required by law.<br><br><strong>Email Communications<\/strong><br>If you provide your email address, we may send you:<br>\u2014 Updates about our productions and events<br>\u2014 Volunteer opportunities<br>\u2014 Newsletters and ministry updates<br>\u2014 Donation receipts and acknowledgments<br><br>You may opt out of promotional emails at any time by clicking the &#8220;unsubscribe&#8221; 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.<br><br><strong>Data Security<\/strong><br>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.<br><br><strong>Data Retention<\/strong><br>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.<br><br><strong>Third-Party Websites<\/strong><br>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.<br><br><strong>Children&#8217;s Privacy<\/strong><br>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.<br><br><strong>Your Privacy Rights<\/strong><br>Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:<br>\u2014 Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you<br>\u2014 Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information<br>\u2014 Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information<br>\u2014 Opt-Out: Opt out of certain uses of your information, such as marketing communications<br>\u2014 Portability: Request a copy of your information in a portable format<br><br>To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.<br><br><strong>California Privacy Rights<\/strong><br>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.<br><br><strong>International Users<br><\/strong>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.<br><br><strong>Changes to This Privacy Policy<br><\/strong>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.<br>Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.<br><br><strong>Contact Us<br><\/strong>If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cookie Policy<br>What Are Cookies?<br><\/strong>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.<br><br><strong>How We Use Cookies<br><\/strong>Kingdom Over Castles uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:<br>\u2014 Remember your preferences and settings<br>\u2014 Understand how you use our website<br>\u2014 Improve website functionality and user experience<br>\u2014 Analyze website traffic and performance<br>\u2014 Provide relevant content and communications<br><br><br><strong>Types of Cookies We Use<br>Essential Cookies<br><\/strong>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.<br>Examples:<br>\u2014 Session cookies that maintain your connection during your visit<br>\u2014 Security cookies that protect against fraudulent activity<br>\u2014 Load balancing cookies that distribute traffic efficiently<br><br><strong>Analytics and Performance Cookies<br><\/strong>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.<br>Examples:<br>\u2014 Page view tracking<br>\u2014 Time spent on pages<br>\u2014 Click patterns and navigation paths<br>\u2014 Error messages encountered<br><br><strong>Functionality Cookies<br><\/strong>These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.<br>Examples:<br>\u2014 Language preferences<br>\u2014 Display settings<br>\u2014 Previous form entries (to avoid re-entering information)<br><br><strong>Marketing and Advertising Cookies<br><\/strong>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.<br>Examples:<br>\u2014 Tracking which pages you&#8217;ve visited<br>\u2014 Showing relevant content based on your interests<br>\u2014 Measuring advertisement effectiveness<br><br><strong>Third-Party Cookies<br><\/strong>We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These services may include:<br>\u2014 Analytics services (to understand website usage)<br>\u2014 Email marketing platforms (to track email campaign engagement)<br>\u2014 Social media platforms (if we embed social media content or sharing buttons)<br>\u2014 Video hosting platforms (if we embed videos)<br>\u2014 Payment processors (to securely process donations)<br><br>These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of information. We encourage you to review their policies.<br><br><strong>How Long Do Cookies Last?<br>Session Cookies<br><\/strong>These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are not stored on your device after your browsing session ends.<br><strong>Persistent Cookies<br><\/strong>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.<br>The duration of persistent cookies varies depending on their purpose, ranging from a few days to several years.<br><br><strong>Managing Your Cookie Preferences<br><\/strong>You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies.<br><strong>Browser Settings<br><\/strong>Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:<br>\u2014 Block all cookies<br>\u2014 Block third-party cookies only<br>\u2014 Delete cookies after your browsing session<br>\u2014 Be notified when a cookie is being set<br><br><strong>How to manage cookies in common browsers:<br><\/strong>\u2014 Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data<br>\u2014 Firefox: Settings > Privacy &amp; Security > Cookies and Site Data<br>\u2014 Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data<br>\u2014 Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data<br><br>Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website, and some features may not function properly.<br><strong>Opt-Out Tools<br><\/strong>You can opt out of certain third-party cookies using these resources:<br>\u2014 Google Analytics: <a href=\"https:\/\/tools.google.com\/dlpage\/gaoptout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on<\/a><br>\u2014 Network Advertising Initiative: <a href=\"https:\/\/thenai.org\/how-to-opt-out\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">NAI Opt-Out Tool<\/a><br>\u2014 Digital Advertising Alliance: <a href=\"https:\/\/optout.aboutads.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">DAA WebChoices Tool<\/a><br><br><br><strong>Do Not Track Signals<\/strong><br>Some browsers include a &#8220;Do Not Track&#8221; (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.<br><br><strong>Mobile Device Identifiers<br><\/strong>Mobile devices may use advertising identifiers (such as Apple&#8217;s IDFA or Google&#8217;s Advertising ID) that function similarly to cookies. You can manage these through your device settings:<br>\u2014 iOS devices: Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking<br>\u2014 Android devices: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization<br><br><strong>Changes to This Cookie Policy<br><\/strong>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.<br><br><strong>Questions About Cookies<br><\/strong>If you have questions about our use of cookies or other tracking technologies, please contact us:<br>Kingdom Over Castles<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Suggested text: Kingdom Over Castles (&#8220;we,&#8221; &#8220;us,&#8221; or &#8220;our&#8221;) 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. 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