Effective Date: January 14, 2025
At The Gospel of Tech, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in compliance with the applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union (EU). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, www.gospeloftech.com (the “Site”).
By accessing or using the Site, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two categories of information from you:
a. Personal Information
We may collect personally identifiable information when you interact with our Site, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Other contact details provided by you
b. Non-Personal Information
We also collect non-personal information related to your use of the Site, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- Referring URLs
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. Legal Basis for Processing (For EU Users)
Under the GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal information:
- Consent: We may process your information based on your consent, such as when you subscribe to our newsletter or request specific content.
- Contractual Necessity: We may process your personal information as necessary to fulfill contractual obligations, such as responding to inquiries or providing requested services.
- Legitimate Interests: We may process your data based on our legitimate interests, such as improving our Site and services, provided these interests are not overridden by your privacy rights.
- Legal Obligations: We may process your data to comply with legal requirements.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us or following the opt-out instructions in our communications.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve the functionality and content of our Site
- To send you newsletters, updates, or other communications you have requested
- To respond to inquiries, requests, or customer support
- To analyze usage trends and improve our services
- To ensure the security and integrity of our Site
4. Data Protection Measures
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. These measures include encryption, firewalls, and secure servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except under the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site or providing services. These service providers are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information and are prohibited from using it for any other purpose.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information to comply with applicable laws, legal obligations, or government requests.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred to the new owner.
6. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small text files that store information about your preferences and help us analyze how the Site is used. You can control cookies by adjusting your browser settings, but disabling cookies may impact the functionality of certain Site features.
For users in the EU, we obtain your consent before using non-essential cookies. You may also withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or managing cookie preferences on our Site.
7. Your Data Protection Rights (For EU Users)
As a user in the European Union, you have the following rights under the GDPR:
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under specific circumstances.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request the transfer of your personal data to another service provider in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing or based on legitimate interests.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent to data processing at any time, where consent is the basis for processing.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the details below.
8. Third-Party Websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated or controlled by The Gospel of Tech. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps to delete it.
10. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide us with personal information, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, and stored on, servers located in countries outside your jurisdiction, including the United States. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make any material changes, we will notify you by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal information.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights under the GDPR, please contact us at:
The Gospel of Tech
Email: support@gospeloftech.com