Privacy Policy for Iwritechristian.com

Effective Date: November 17, 2024

At Iwritechristian.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website. By using this site, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Iwritechristian.com is a non-interactive blog website. We do not knowingly collect personal data or require users to create accounts, subscribe, or share blog posts directly on social media. While users may manually copy links and share them on social media platforms, the website itself does not provide tools or functionality for direct social media sharing. 

However, we may collect some technical data automatically when you visit our site:

– Log Data: 

This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the time you spent on our site. This data is used to analyze trends, diagnose issues, and improve the user experience.

– Cookies: 

We may use cookies to improve your experience on our site, such as remembering preferences or providing anonymous analytics data. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may impact the functionality of our website.

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– Embedded Content: 

Our blog posts may include embedded media from third-party platforms, such as YouTube videos, Instagram posts, and other social media content. These third-party platforms may collect data about you when you interact with their content. This collection is subject to the privacy policies of those third-party services, not ours.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used primarily for the following purposes:

– Website Improvement and Analytics:

We use tools like Google Analytics to track how users interact with our site. This helps us improve the site’s content, layout, and performance.

– Content and Embedded Media: 

If we include embedded content such as YouTube videos or Instagram posts, we may track interactions with that content to ensure proper functionality. These platforms may also use cookies and tracking technologies for their own purposes, and we are not responsible for their data collection practices.

– Legal Compliance: 

We may be required to disclose personal data in response to legal requests, such as subpoenas or other lawful orders.

3. Data Retention

We do not actively store personal data. However, the technical data (such as log data or cookies) that is automatically collected may be retained for as long as necessary to improve our website’s performance or to comply with legal requirements. This data is generally retained for a short period (up to 30 days) and is not stored permanently.

4. Security and HTTPS

Iwritechristian.com is protected by HTTPS encryption, meaning that all data transmitted between your browser and our website is securely encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols. We have implemented the necessary security certificates to ensure the integrity and security of your connection to our website.

– HTTPS and Browser Compatibility: 

While our website is secured with HTTPS encryption, we are not responsible for how your browser handles website security. Some older browsers or improperly entered URLs may not trigger the secure HTTPS connection. If you visit our website using an unsecured HTTP connection, that is due to your browser settings or the way the URL is entered into the address bar. Please ensure that you are using the correct “https://” prefix when accessing our site to ensure a secure connection.

– Security Risks: 

We take reasonable precautions to protect the security of our website, but no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. If you access our site via an insecure connection, we cannot be held responsible for any potential security breaches.

5. Third-Party Links and Social Media

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or embedded content from platforms like YouTube, Instagram, or other social media channels. Please note the following:

– Embedded Media: 

When we include embedded YouTube videos, Instagram posts, or other social media content, we are not responsible for how these third-party platforms collect or use data. These platforms may use cookies, track interactions, and collect personal data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

– Social Media Sharing: 

While our site does not allow users to share posts directly to social media, users may manually copy the URL of a blog post and share it on their own social media accounts. Once shared, we are not responsible for how third-party platforms handle the content or any associated data.

– Third-Party Privacy Policies: 

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit, as their data collection practices may differ from ours.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and improve site functionality. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device.

– Google Analytics: 

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage and traffic. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages viewed. If you wish to opt-out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

– Social Media Tracking:

Embedded content from social media platforms (such as YouTube or Instagram) may use cookies and track interactions with that content. We do not control these tracking technologies, and their collection practices are governed by the privacy policies of the respective platforms.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience on our site and other websites.

7. Your Privacy Rights

As a user of Iwritechristian.com, you have certain rights regarding your personal data:

– Access: 

You may request access to the data we collect about you, even though we do not actively collect personal data.

– Deletion: 

If applicable, you may request the deletion of any personal data we may hold. 

However, as we do not collect personal information actively, this may not apply to you.

– Opt-Out: 

You can choose to disable cookies or opt-out of certain tracking mechanisms by adjusting your browser settings or using third-party opt-out tools.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Compliance with Federal and Virginia State Laws

Iwritechristian.com complies with applicable federal and Virginia state privacy laws, including:

– Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA): 

Virginia residents have the right to access, correct, and delete their personal data. While we do not actively collect personal data, we will comply with any legal requests in line with the VCDPA.

– California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

 If you are a California resident, you have the right to request access to, deletion of, and opt-out of the sale of your personal data. We do not sell personal data.

– General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): 

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights, including the right to access, rectify, and request the deletion of your personal data. We do not actively collect personal data, but you may contact us to inquire about your data rights.

9. Children’s Privacy

Iwritechristian.com does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child, please contact us immediately so that we can delete the information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make updates, we will post the new version on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at: 

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