Privacy policy

Who we are

Our website address is: https://anointedanswer.org.

What personal data we collect and why we collect it

At Anointed Answer Church, we collect personal data like name, contact details, and spiritual involvement to better serve and guide you in your faith journey. We use this information to keep membership records, provide spiritual support, and inform you about church activities. Your privacy is important to us, and we take every precaution to keep your information safe.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Contact forms

When you submit a contact form, we collect basic personal information like your name, email, and message to effectively respond to your inquiry. Rest assured, this information is used solely for communication purposes and is kept secure. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us, and we are committed to safeguarding the information you share.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Analytics

We use analytics to understand how our community engages with our online presence. Through analytics, we gather insights to enhance your digital experience and offer more relevant content that aligns with your spiritual needs. Rest assured, this information is used ethically and securely, respecting your privacy and spiritual journey. Your trust is our priority, and we are committed to transparency in our analytical practices.

Who we share your data with

We only share it with trusted partners who help us in our mission to spread God’s love and guidance. Your privacy is a priority, and we ensure that your information is shared responsibly and in accordance with our values.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where we send your data

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Your contact information

When you engage with our website, we may collect certain data to enhance your experience and provide tailored spiritual guidance. Rest assured, this information is used solely to improve your interactions with our ministry and to better serve your needs.

We want you to know that your information is never shared outside of our trusted circle of partners who assist in furthering our mission of spreading God’s love and wisdom. Your privacy is a cornerstone of our community, and we honor it by safeguarding your data and using it responsibly.

If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your information, please feel free to reach out to us. Your peace of mind is important to us as we walk this spiritual path together.

Additional information

We may receive data from trusted third parties that assist us in our mission of spreading God’s love. This data is shared responsibly and in alignment with our commitment to privacy and trust.

We do not engage in any automated decision-making or profiling with your data. All information we collect is used to enhance your spiritual journey and provide tailored guidance to bring you closer to God.

As a faith-based community, our values and practices are in alignment with industry regulatory disclosure requirements. We want you to feel secure and confident when engaging with us online.

Thank you for entrusting us with your data and your spiritual journey. Let’s continue to bridge the gap, win souls for Christ, instruct the Body of Christ, and notify the world of Christ.