At PrayingCircle, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with our content. By using PrayingCircle, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Your name
- Email address
- Contact details
- Information submitted through forms (e.g., guest posting, newsletters, or prayer requests)
b. Non-Personal Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect non-personal data such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referring websites
This information helps us improve user experience and optimize our content.
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to:
- Enhance browsing experience
- Personalize content
- Track website performance
- Deliver relevant ads
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, but certain site functions may be affected.
2. How We Use Your Information
PrayingCircle uses collected data to:
- Provide and improve our services
- Respond to inquiries, prayer requests, or submissions
- Send newsletters or updates (only if you subscribe)
- Monitor website performance and user behavior
- Maintain website security
- Display personalized advertisements
- Support affiliate marketing activities
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising
PrayingCircle uses Google AdSense and other third-party advertisers. These services may use cookies such as:
- DART cookies (used by Google to serve personalized ads)
These cookies help deliver ads based on your visits to our site and other websites.
Users may opt out of DART cookie use by visiting the Google Ads Settings page.
Third-party advertisers may also collect:
- Browsing behavior
- Device information
- Interaction with ads
We do not control the data collected by advertisers and encourage users to review their respective privacy policies.
4. Affiliate Marketing Disclosure
PrayingCircle participates in affiliate marketing programs. When you click affiliate links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Affiliate partners may use cookies to track referrals.
We only promote products or services that align with our values and may benefit our users.
5. Guest Posting Submissions
If you submit content for guest posting:
- Your name, bio, or website link may be published publicly (with your consent)
- We may edit content for clarity or SEO purposes
- Submitted content must be original and non-infringing
We do not share your private personal information with guest posting partners.
6. Data Protection & Security
We implement standard security practices to protect your data from:
- Unauthorized access
- Misuse
- Alteration
- Loss
However, no online platform is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
7. Links to External Sites
PrayingCircle may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for:
- Their privacy practices
- Their content
- Their policies
We encourage users to review third-party privacy policies before sharing information.
8. Children’s Privacy
PrayingCircle does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
If you believe a child has submitted data, please contact us so we can remove it promptly.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your region, you may have rights to:
- Access or request a copy of your data
- Update or correct your information
- Request deletion of personal data
- Opt out of newsletters or marketing emails
- Disable cookies
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updated versions will be posted with a revised date.
11. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or privacy-related requests, please contact us
