1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Gods Kingdom Truths (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Ministry”).

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share when visiting our website, watching our video teachings, listening to audio messages, accessing podcasts, or communicating with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and share personal information when you visit or interact with our website and related digital platforms.

Our website is dedicated to sharing the Word of God through biblical teachings, videos, audio recordings, podcasts, articles, and other Christian educational resources.

We aim to handle personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including Kenya’s Data Protection Act, 2019, where applicable.

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have had the opportunity to read this Privacy Policy. Where consent is legally required for a particular activity, we will seek that consent separately.

2. WHO WE ARE

Gods Kingdom Truths is a Christian teaching platform committed to helping people understand the Bible, grow in faith, and develop a deeper understanding of the Kingdom of God.

For purposes of this Privacy Policy, Gods Kingdom Truths is responsible for determining how and why personal information collected through its website is processed, subject to applicable law.

Our contact details:

• Website Name: Gods Kingdom Truths
• Website URL: www.godskingdomtruths.com
• Email Address: info@godskingdomtruths.com
• Postal Address: P.O. Box 57382 – 00200, Nairobi
• Country: Kenya

Please use the contact details above to submit privacy-related questions or requests.

3. INFORMATION WE MAY COLLECT

The information we collect depends on how you interact with our website and the features available.

3.1 Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact us through a contact form or email.
• Submit questions about biblical teachings.
• Send feedback or suggestions.
• Submit a prayer request.
• Subscribe to newsletters or ministry updates.
• Register for an event, course, or other activity, if offered.
• Participate in discussions or submit comments, where these features are available.

Depending on the interaction, the information may include your name, email address, telephone number, and the contents of your message.

Please provide only information that is necessary for your request.

3.2 Prayer Requests and Personal Messages

If you choose to submit a prayer request or personal message, we may receive information about your circumstances, relationships, beliefs, or other personal matters.

We recognise that such information may be private or sensitive.

Please share only what you are comfortable disclosing. We will use this information to respond to your request or provide the support you have asked for, subject to applicable law.

We will not intentionally publish a private prayer request or personal message without an appropriate legal basis or your permission.

Where a request contains sensitive personal information, we will take particular care to handle it appropriately.

3.3 Technical and Usage Information

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, depending on the website’s hosting arrangements and the tools we use.

This information may include:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address.
• Browser type and version.
• Device and operating system information.
• Pages visited and time spent on the website.
• Referring website or source.
• Approximate location derived from technical information.
• Information about interactions with website features.

We may use this information to maintain website security, diagnose technical problems, understand visitor engagement, and improve the website.

The specific information collected depends on the technologies installed on the website.

3.4 Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, remember preferences, analyse traffic, and improve the visitor experience.

Cookies may be used for purposes such as:

• Remembering website preferences.
• Supporting essential website features.
• Measuring website performance.
• Understanding how visitors navigate the website.
• Supporting embedded content or third-party services.

Where required by law, we will seek consent before using non-essential cookies or similar technologies.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the operation of some website features.

4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use personal information for the following purposes:

1. Responding to enquiries: To answer questions, respond to messages, and provide requested information.
2. Providing ministry content: To deliver requested resources, updates, or information about our teachings.
3. Managing subscriptions: To send newsletters or ministry updates where you have subscribed or where another lawful basis applies.
4. Improving the website: To understand visitor interests, improve navigation, and enhance the accessibility and usefulness of our content.
5. Maintaining security: To identify suspicious activity, prevent abuse, and protect our website and visitors.
6. Managing activities: To administer events, courses, or other ministry activities where offered.
7. Meeting legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws, lawful requests, and other legal requirements.
8. Protecting rights: To investigate misuse, address disputes, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of the Ministry and others.

We will not knowingly use personal information for purposes that are incompatible with the purpose for which it was collected, unless permitted by law.

5. OUR LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING INFORMATION

Where applicable, we process personal information on one or more lawful bases, including:

• Consent: Where you have freely agreed to a particular use of your information.
• Legitimate interests: Where processing is reasonably necessary for purposes such as website security, administration, or service improvement, provided applicable legal requirements are satisfied.
• Legal obligations: Where processing is necessary to comply with applicable law.
• Requests or arrangements: Where processing is necessary to respond to a request you have made or administer a service you have requested.

Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.

The appropriate legal basis will depend on the information involved and the purpose for which it is processed.

6. EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS

If you subscribe to our newsletter or ministry updates, we may use your email address to send you information about new video teachings, audio messages, podcasts, Bible study resources, and other relevant ministry activities.

We will send promotional or subscription-based communications in accordance with applicable law and any consent requirements.

You may unsubscribe from optional email communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link, where available, or contacting us directly.

Even if you unsubscribe from optional communications, we may still send necessary messages relating to a request or service you have specifically asked us to provide.

We will not sell your email address to third parties.

7. VIDEO, AUDIO, AND PODCAST PLATFORMS

Gods Kingdom Truths may publish or embed content using third-party platforms, including video-sharing services, podcast hosting providers, audio streaming services, and social media platforms.

When you watch an embedded video, listen to an embedded podcast, or follow a link to an external platform, that provider may collect information about your activity in accordance with its own privacy policy and settings.

For example, a third-party platform may use cookies, collect device information, record viewing or listening activity, or associate activity with an account you hold with that provider.

We do not control the independent data collection practices of these third-party services.

Where practical, we will provide information about embedded services and configure them in a privacy-conscious manner. Where required by law, we will obtain consent before activating non-essential third-party technologies.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of the platforms you use.

8. SHARING AND DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

However, we may share limited personal information in the following circumstances:

8.1 Service Providers

We may use trusted service providers to support our website and ministry activities, including:

• Website hosting providers.
• Website maintenance and technical support providers.
• Email and newsletter services.
• Analytics providers.
• Video and podcast hosting services.
• Data storage and security providers.

These providers may process information on our behalf where necessary to deliver their services. Where required, we will take appropriate steps to ensure that personal information is handled securely and in accordance with applicable law.

8.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information where required by law, court order, or another lawful request from a competent authority.

8.3 Protection of Rights and Safety

We may disclose information where reasonably necessary and legally permitted to protect the rights, safety, property, or security of the Ministry, our visitors, or other individuals.

8.4 With Your Permission

We may share information for another specific purpose where you have given appropriate consent or where another lawful basis permits the disclosure.

We will seek to limit disclosures to information reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.

9. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS OF INFORMATION

Some of our website service providers may store or process information on servers located outside Kenya.

Where personal information is transferred outside Kenya, we will take the steps required by applicable data protection law, including ensuring that any required safeguards or conditions for international transfers are satisfied.

The protections applicable to your information may depend on the country where it is processed and the arrangements with the relevant service provider.

You may contact us for further information about international transfers relevant to your personal information.

10. HOW LONG WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, subject to applicable legal requirements.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

For example:

• General enquiries: We may retain messages for as long as necessary to respond and maintain relevant correspondence.
• Email subscriptions: We may retain subscription information while your subscription remains active and for a reasonable period afterward where necessary to maintain suppression records or meet legal obligations.
• Prayer requests: We will retain these only as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose of responding or providing requested support, subject to applicable law.
• Technical and security records: We may retain logs for a limited period necessary to maintain security, investigate incidents, and resolve technical issues.
• Legal records: We may retain relevant information where necessary to comply with legal obligations or establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.

When information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete it, anonymise it, or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable law.

11. HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

Depending on our systems and the nature of the information, these measures may include:

• Limiting access to personal information to authorised individuals.
• Using appropriate passwords and access controls.
• Maintaining website security updates.
• Using reputable hosting and service providers.
• Taking reasonable steps to protect stored information.
• Reviewing and addressing suspected security incidents.

No website, online service, or method of electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Although we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If a personal data breach occurs, we will respond and provide notifications to affected individuals or relevant authorities where required by applicable law.

12. YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Be informed: Understand how and why your personal information is being used.
• Access your information: Request access to personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading personal information.
• Request deletion: Ask us to delete personal information where applicable legal conditions are satisfied.
• Object to processing: Object to certain uses of your personal information.
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Request restriction: Request that certain processing activities be restricted where the law permits.
• Seek a remedy: Raise a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been infringed.

These rights are subject to applicable legal conditions and exceptions.

To exercise a right, contact us using the details provided in Section 19. We may need to verify your identity before responding to a request.

We will handle requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.

If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your information, you may also contact the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction. In Kenya, this is the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner.

13. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our website may contain biblical teachings and educational resources that are suitable for a broad audience.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without the appropriate legal basis, safeguards, and parental or guardian involvement where required by law.

If a child wishes to contact us, submit a prayer request, subscribe to communications, or participate in an activity requiring personal information, the applicable safeguards must be followed.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that a child has provided personal information to us inappropriately, please contact us so that we can assess the situation and take appropriate action.

We will handle children’s personal information in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.

14. PUBLIC COMMENTS, TESTIMONIALS, AND SHARED CONTENT

If our website allows public comments, testimonials, discussion contributions, or other user-generated content, information you choose to publish may become visible to other visitors.

Please consider carefully what you share publicly.

Do not post confidential information, sensitive personal details, or information about another individual without appropriate authority or permission.

If we wish to publish a personal testimonial, photograph, recording, or private communication that identifies you, we will seek permission or another appropriate legal basis where required.

Please note that information already published publicly may be copied or shared by other users beyond our control.

15. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

Our website may contain links to external websites, Christian ministries, Bible study resources, social media pages, video platforms, podcast directories, or other online services.

These external websites operate independently of Gods Kingdom Truths and may have their own privacy policies and data collection practices.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites that we do not control.

When you leave our website, we encourage you to review the privacy policy of the external service before providing personal information.

16. AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING

We do not intend to use personal information collected through this website to make decisions about visitors that produce legal or similarly significant effects through solely automated processing.

If our practices change and such processing becomes relevant, we will provide appropriate information and comply with applicable legal requirements.

17. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, the services we use, our information-handling practices, or applicable law.

When changes are made, we will publish the revised policy on this page and update the “Last Updated” date.

Where required by law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent before implementing changes that require it.

We encourage you to review this page periodically to remain informed about how your personal information is handled.

18. COMPLAINTS AND CONCERNS

If you have concerns about how we collect, use, store, or disclose your personal information, please contact us first so that we can review and respond to your concern.

If your concern is not resolved, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.

For visitors in Kenya, further information about privacy rights and complaints is available from the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) at its official website:

https://www.odpc.go.ke/

19. CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data protection rights, or have concerns about your personal information, please contact us.

Gods Kingdom Truths

Website: www.godskingdomtruths.com
Email: info@godskingdomtruths.com
Postal Address: P.O. Box 57382 – 00200, Nairobi
Country: Kenya

Please include enough information for us to understand your request, but do not send passwords or unnecessary sensitive personal information.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR PRIVACY

At Gods Kingdom Truths, we recognise that trust and integrity are important in our ministry and our relationships with visitors.

We are committed to handling personal information responsibly, respecting the privacy of our audience, and being transparent about how information is used.

Thank you for visiting Gods Kingdom Truths and joining us in exploring the Word of God through videos, audio teachings, and podcasts.

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