Who we are
Our website address is: https://www.shepherdofsouls.com.
What personal data we collect and why we collect it
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
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
Who we share your data with
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.
Personal Identification Information
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, fill out a form and in connection with other activities, services or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate: name email address mailing address telephone number. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.
Non-Personal Identification Information
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, type of computer and technical information about users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and Internet service providers utilized and other similar type of information.
Web Browser Cookies
Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. A User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them upon visiting the Site again at a later time or revisiting our website often times after an initial visit via ad campaigns etc.. The User can choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies or ask for permission before accepting a cookie from websites they visit or automatically accept all cookies that are given when clicking onto various external links within our Service itself such as videos etc.. If they do this it is possible that some parts of the Site not work properly because part functions require tracking data via cookie technology for usage or optimization purposes etc.. To see how Google uses data when you use its partners sites go to www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/
How We Use Collected Information
Shepherdofsouls collects and uses Personal Data for various purposes: * To give access to certain areas on Our Website; * To personalize user experience; * To improve Our Website; * To send periodic emails regarding your account or other products and services; * To process payments through trusted third party processors; * To respond better to customer service requests; * For advertising optimization & targeting purchases – In order to serve accurate ads we utilize many third party services like Google Firebase analytics & Analytics Plus which help us track user activity & demographics accurately across many devices & platforms etc.;
How We Protect Your Information
We adopt suitable data collection storage practices depending on size & types of data collected since security is one of our top priorities here at Shepherdofsouls! We maintain high physical security levels for servers located worldwide secured by combinations of firewalls & access control systems monitoring closely so only authorized personnel have access – Also improved encryption protocols are implemented where appropriate based off current industry standards – All internal processes are regularly assessed & reviewed ensuring staff members abide by company policies by signing agreements stating code of conducts towards secure handling methods practiced within organization itself – Also we encourage frequent employee security training sessions promoting secure habits amongst team members!
Sharing Your Personal Information With Third Parties (Strategic Partnerships)
We do not sell, trade, or rent users personal identification info with any 3rd parties unless approved under strategic partnerships with other companies etc., were specific terms are agreed between both parties in regards towards sensitive management issues involving your details! Also disclosure is made whenever required by law– Such as responding subpoena court orders? Or any other legal process requested lawfully however once info has been disclosed this does not mean that it can be reused multiple times without consent!!!
Compliance With Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) We never knowingly collect data from children 13 years old and under – If parent(s) / Guardian finds out that their child has provided us with PII (Personal Identifiable Info) Then contact hands immediately & delete such info promptly!
This Privacy Policy outlines the collection and handling of personal data from visitors to our website, Shepherdofsouls.com. We recognize the importance of protecting your privacy and value any trust you place in us. Our responsibility is to ensure that the information you provide remains secure and confidential.
Information Collection
When visiting our website, we may collect personal data such as your name, contact details, and IP address if you register or create an account with us. Additionally, we may collect analytics data about how you use our website, including which pages you view or click on.
Information Use
The personal data that you provide will be used for purposes such as administering accounts, responding to inquiries submitted through our contact form or newsletter signup page, determining interest in certain products or services offered by Shepherdofsouls.com and improving the overall user experience of our website.
Data Sharing
We do not share any personally identifiable information (PII) with third-party organizations without your consent unless required by law. Any non-personal data we collect about visitors may be shared in a de-identified format for purposes of advertising or marketing campaigns but shall remain anonymous and untraceable to specific individuals.
Opting Out of Marketing Communications
You can opt out of receiving marketing emails from Shepherdofsouls.com at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of each email or by contacting us directly via email at info@shepherdofsouls.com with a request to opt out of all future communications from us.
Data Retention & Security
We take precautions to ensure that all personal information collected through our website is stored securely and kept up-to-date in accordance with applicable laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We will only retain this information for as long as needed to fulfill its purpose. To safeguard against unauthorized access and use of this information, we employ physical, administrative, and technical security measures designed to protect it from misuse, loss or alteration.
Your Rights Under CCPA / CPRA
If you are a California resident, pursuant to the CCPA you have certain rights relating to your personal data including:
- The right to know what kinds of personal data are being collected about them;
- The right to access their personal data;
- The right to delete their personal data;
- The right to opt out/refuse the sale of their data;
- The right not to be discriminated against due to exercising their CCPA rights;
- The right to file a complaint with California’s AG office if they believe their CCPA rights have been violated;
European Union General Data Protection Regulation Policy for Shepherdofsouls.com
This Privacy Policy outlines the collection and handling of personal data from visitors to our website, Shepherdofsouls.com in accordance with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We recognize the importance of protecting your privacy and value any trust you place in us. Our responsibility is to ensure that the information you provide remains secure and confidential.
Information Collection
When visiting our website, we may collect personal data such as your name, contact details, and IP address if you register or create an account with us. Additionally, we may collect analytics data about how you use our website, including which pages you view or click on.
Information Use
The personal data that you provide will be used for purposes such as administering accounts, responding to inquiries submitted through our contact form or newsletter signup page, determining interest in certain products or services offered by Shepherdofsouls.com and improving the overall user experience of our website.
Data Sharing & Consent
We do not share any personally identifiable information (PII) with third-party organizations without your explicit consent unless required by law. Any non-personal data we collect about visitors may be shared in a de-identified format for purposes of advertising or marketing campaigns but shall remain anonymous and untraceable to specific individuals. We also require all users of Shepherdofsouls.com to agree to our Terms and Conditions before proceeding beyond the homepage of our website in order to demonstrate their consent to comply with applicable GDPR regulations.
Opting Out of Marketing Communications
You can opt out of receiving marketing emails from Shepherdofsouls.com at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of each email or by contacting us directly via the contact form on our contact page with a request to opt out of all future communications from us.
Data Retention & Security
We take precautions to ensure that all personal information collected through our website is stored securely and kept up-to-date in accordance with applicable laws such as GDPR as well as other national legislation related to data protection and privacy protection applicable within EU member states. We will only retain this information for as long as needed to fulfill its purpose, a maximum period no longer than 6 months after the last communication has been established between us unless otherwise specified by law when it comes to specially protected categories such as financial information or health records which must be kept longer according to varying amounts of time depending on jurisdictional law requirements To safeguard against unauthorized access and use of this information, we employ physical, administrative, and technical security measures designed to protect it from misuse, loss or alteration.
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are an EU resident, pursuant GDPR you have certain rights relating to your personal data including:
- The right to know what kinds of personal data is being collected about them;
- The right to access their personal data;
- The right rectify their incorrect personal data;
- The right erase their personal data;
- The right object processing their data;
- The right file a complaint with EU’s supervisory authority if they believe their GDPR rights have been violated;
Changes To This Privacy Policy
Shepherdofsouls has the right to alter amend change update this Statement at any given time whatever updates are posted publicly so keep updated accordingly!!
Contacting Us If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy then you may contact us using the following procedure: https://www.shepherdofsouls.com/contact-us/