Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At Should Christians Embrace Evolution (“we,” “our,” or “us”), accessible at shouldchristiansembraceevolution.com, we are deeply committed to safeguarding your privacy and protecting any personal data you provide to us. We recognize the importance of privacy, data protection, and transparency, and we handle your personal information with the utmost care, compliance, and integrity. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, process, and protect your personal data, as well as your rights with respect to such data under relevant privacy laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of shouldchristiansembraceevolution.com and governs our practices concerning the collection and processing of personal data through our website and associated services. For the purposes of the GDPR and similar data protection laws, the data controller is Should Christians Embrace Evolution, and inquiries regarding your data may be directed to [email protected].
3. Categories of Data Processed
We may collect, use, store, and transfer the following categories of personal data:
a. Usage Data:
Information regarding how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, geographic location, access times, and details about your interactions with our site and services.
b. Account Data:
Personal identifiers you may voluntarily provide, including name, mailing address, email address, telephone number, and user credentials when registering or subscribing.
c. Profile Data:
Information related to your preferences, interests, behavior, feedback, and any purchases or services you acquire through the site.
d. Communication Data:
Records of correspondence through our support systems or contact forms, including service inquiries, support requests, and historical interactions.
e. Technical Data:
Device-specific information such as hardware model, operating system, browser version, screen resolution, and other relevant technical configurations.
f. Transaction Data:
Details regarding purchases, payment method (e.g., last four digits of card), purchase history, invoice data, and delivery or service details.
g. Preference Data:
User-indicated preferences, marketing communication consents, and expressed interests or content favorites.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following lawful bases:
– Consent: When you have provided affirmative, informed consent for specific data usage.
– Contractual Necessity: When processing is required to fulfill obligations under a contract with you, such as for service delivery or billing.
– Legal Obligation: When we must comply with legal or regulatory obligations, including accounting and taxation.
– Legitimate Interest: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests in a way that is proportionate and respects your privacy rights, such as to prevent fraud or ensure website security.
5. Your Rights
You have rights under data protection laws regarding your personal data, subject to certain limitations:
– Right of Access: You may request details on the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: You may request that inaccurate or incomplete data be corrected.
– Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data where there is no legal basis for continued processing.
– Right to Restriction: You may request a limitation on the processing of your data under certain conditions.
– Right to Portability: You may request that your digital personal data be transferred to you or another controller in a machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond promptly in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
6. Security Measures
We implement a range of technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, modification, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
– SSL encryption for data transmission
– Role-based access controls and authentication protocols
– Secure data backups stored in encrypted formats
– Routine security audits and threat detection systems
– Employee confidentiality agreements and privacy training
Despite these efforts, no system can guarantee complete protection, and users are encouraged to use caution, particularly when submitting data online.
7. International Transfers
Where data is transferred outside your jurisdiction — including to countries that do not provide the same level of data protection laws — we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place. These include:
– Standard Contractual Clauses as approved by the European Commission for international data transfers
– Certification mechanisms in accordance with GDPR where applicable
– Regional compliance with local data protection frameworks
You may request further information on safeguards in place for international data transfers by contacting us at [email protected].
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, and reporting obligations. Our standard retention periods are as follows:
– Usage and Technical Data: up to 12 months
– Account and Profile Data: as long as account is active or upon user request for deletion
– Communication Data: retained up to 3 years for service improvement
– Transaction Data: retained for a minimum of 7 years for tax and audit purposes
– Preference Data: maintained until marketing consent is withdrawn or updated
Data may be anonymized for statistical purposes and stored indefinitely in aggregate, non-identifiable form.
9. Cookie Policy
We make use of cookies and similar technologies to enhance website functionality and improve your user experience. Cookies are small text files that reside on your device and store preferences or usage data. Our cookies fall into the following categories:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for core website functionality such as navigation and access to secure areas.
– Functional Cookies: Enable site personalization and remember your choices.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect aggregate statistics on site usage and performance, helping us optimize content.
– Performance Cookies: Track website loading speed and responsiveness for technical improvements.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described. You may revoke or manage cookie preferences by:
– Adjusting browser settings to block or delete cookies
– Using our in-site cookie consent manager to select preferences
– Opting out of analytics via third-party tools such as Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
We comply fully with GDPR and CCPA requirements on digital tracking, including transparency and express consent for non-essential cookies. California residents may also submit a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” request by contacting us.
11. Special Protections for Children
We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected such data without verified parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete the information. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact [email protected].
12. Policy Updates and Notification
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in laws, operational practices, or data processing activities. Material changes will be communicated prominently on our website, and we encourage users to check the policy periodically to stay informed about how we process personal data.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://shouldchristiansembraceevolution.com
We are committed to full compliance with applicable data protection laws and handling your inquiries in a timely and transparent manner.