Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Grace Unworthy Ministries, LLC ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Perspectives Into Practice website and related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with our content.

By using our website and services, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the data practices described, please do not use our services.

1.1 Data Controller Information

Grace Unworthy Ministries, LLC is the data controller responsible for your personal information. Perspectives Into Practice is a web property operated by Grace Unworthy Ministries, LLC. For data protection inquiries, our Data Protection Officer can be contacted at:

1.2 Content Notice

Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. Please note that our content may cover mature topics including but not limited to sex, finance, marriage, divorce, and other sensitive subjects that may not be suitable for all ages. While our content is educational and faith-based, parents and guardians should be aware of these topics when determining if our content is appropriate for young adults in their care. For important disclaimers about our content, please see our Disclaimers page.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

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

• Subscribe to our newsletter or email updates
• Contact us through our contact form
• Register for an account or enroll in courses
• Participate in surveys or promotional activities
• Interact with our social media accounts

This information may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• IP address and device identifiers
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our services and website functionality
• To process transactions and send related information
• To send newsletters, updates, and promotional communications (with your consent)
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
• To comply with legal obligations

3.1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage

We use artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to enhance your experience and improve our services. AI is used for:

• Content Generation: Creating and optimizing blog posts, articles, and other educational content based on our podcast episodes and source materials
• Traffic Monitoring: Analyzing user behavior patterns to understand how visitors interact with our content
• Ad Optimization: Improving the relevance and performance of advertisements and promotional content
• User Experience Improvements: Personalizing content recommendations and enhancing site navigation based on user preferences

AI-generated content is reviewed and edited by our team to ensure accuracy, quality, and alignment with our faith-based values. No personal data is used to train AI models; AI is only used to process aggregated analytics and generate content from our own source materials.

3.2 Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the data concerned and the context in which we collect it. We process your data based on:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes (e.g., newsletter subscriptions)
• Contract: Processing is necessary for a contract we have with you (e.g., course enrollment, purchases)
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary for us to comply with the law
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is in our legitimate interests and does not override your rights (e.g., analytics, security)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or serving our users, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: We may share information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website. For detailed information about the cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy.

5.1 Third-Party Tracking and Analytics Services

We use various third-party services to track, analyze, and optimize our website performance and marketing efforts. These services may collect information about your browsing behavior, including pages visited, time spent on site, purchases made, and other interactions. The third-party services we use include:

These tracking technologies allow us to understand how visitors use our site, measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns, and improve your experience. All tracking includes purchases and transactions to help us optimize our offerings and understand what content resonates with our audience.

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy governing how they collect and process data. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies to understand their practices.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6.1 Data Storage and Location

Your data is stored on secure cloud-based infrastructure with enterprise-grade security measures:

• Cloud Providers: We use Cloudflare and Google Cloud Platform for data storage and content delivery
• Replication: Data is replicated across multiple servers to ensure reliability and availability
• Primary Location: Our primary data storage location is in the Eastern United States
• International Transfers: If you access our services from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. We are committed to respecting these rights and providing you with control over your data.

7.1 GDPR Rights (European Economic Area)

If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data and information about how we process it
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, under certain conditions. Please note that purchase and order records will be retained permanently for legal and business purposes
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions
• Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent to process your personal data, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country if you believe we have not complied with data protection laws

7.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions. Purchase and order records will be retained permanently
• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information in the traditional sense, but some data sharing with advertising partners may qualify as a "sale" under CCPA
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your CCPA rights

Do Not Sell My Personal Information: To opt-out of potential data sharing that may qualify as a sale under CCPA, you can adjust your cookie preferences or contact us directly.

7.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law). We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information from our records.

9. Data Retention Policy

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

For other types of data:

• Account Information: Retained for the duration of your account plus additional time as required by law or legitimate business purposes
• Marketing Communications: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Analytics Data: Typically retained in aggregated form indefinitely for business intelligence and improvement purposes
• Support Communications: Retained as needed for quality assurance and to resolve ongoing issues

Unless legally required to delete data or you exercise your right to deletion (where applicable), we may retain your information indefinitely. When you request deletion of your data, we will delete or anonymize your information, except for purchase records and data we are legally required to retain.

10. Third-Party Links

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.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us: