Effective Date: October 27, 2025

🕊️ Introduction

Welcome to Christianity News Daily, a division of The Uttermost Gospel Network (TUGN).

We take your privacy seriously. We are committed to protecting your personal data in a manner that upholds both legal compliance and biblical principles of integrity and stewardship.

This Privacy Policy explains how we responsibly collect, use, store, and safeguard information obtained from visitors, readers, and partners who engage with christianitynewsdaily.com or any of our digital platforms.

By using our Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy and consent to the processing of your data as described below.

✝️ Our Faith-Based Approach to Privacy

As a Christian ministry, we uphold the principles of honesty and respect in all dealings.

We treat every visitor’s information as a sacred trust — using it only for ministry-related communication, website improvement, and reader engagement.

“Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.”

— 2 Corinthians 8:21 (KJV)

📋 Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information from users:

1. Personal Information (Voluntarily Provided)

Name, email address, and contact details when you subscribe to newsletters or submit forms.
Church, organization, or ministry details when contacting us for partnerships.
Any message content or attachments you voluntarily share via our contact forms or email.

2. Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected)

Browser type, device, IP address, and operating system.
Pages visited, time spent on the site, and referral sources.
Cookies and analytics data help us improve website performance and usability.

We do not collect sensitive personal information, such as race, financial data, or health details, unless you share it voluntarily for a ministry purpose (e.g., a prayer request).

🍪 Use of Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to improve site functionality and analytics.

Christianity News Daily uses cookies to:

Remember user preferences and improve navigation.
Analyze traffic patterns to enhance site experience.
Deliver content relevant to user interests.

You can turn off cookies in your browser settings at any time. However, some parts of the Website may not function correctly without them.

📰 How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries and correspondence.
To send newsletters, devotionals, or Christian news updates (with your consent).
To improve website performance and user experience.
To maintain security and prevent unauthorized access or abuse.
To comply with legal obligations and ministry accountability.

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal data to any third parties.

🧭 Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal grounds:

Consent: You have voluntarily agreed to receive communication or submit data.
Legitimate Interest: We use data to improve ministry functions and site performance.
Legal Obligation: We retain limited data as required by applicable laws.

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at [email protected].

📬 Email Subscriptions and Newsletters

When you subscribe to our newsletters, you agree to receive Christian news updates, ministry alerts, or devotional content from Christianity News Daily and The Uttermost Gospel Network.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us directly at [email protected].

⚙️ Data Protection and Security

We are dedicated to using industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure, ensuring your safety and peace of mind.

These include:

SSL encryption on all web forms.
Secure server hosting within the United States.
Limited access controls to authorized ministry staff only.

While we take all reasonable steps to safeguard your information, no system can guarantee 100% security online. We encourage users to maintain their device security and to exercise caution when sharing information online.

🌎 Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy — or as required by law, accounting, or ministry accountability purposes.

Once your data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

🧒 Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Christianity News Daily does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13.

We’ll immediately remove any personal data if we learn a child shared it without permission.

If you suspect your child has shared their data here without your consent, email us at [email protected].

🔁 Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the Website (e.g., hosting, analytics, or newsletter distribution).

These partners are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for the intended purpose.

We may also disclose information when required by law, court order, or government regulation.

🌐 Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under applicable data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.):

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (“Right to Be Forgotten”).
Restriction: Limit or object to specific data processing activities.
Portability: Receive your data in a portable electronic format.

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at [email protected].

We may verify your identity before processing such requests.

🇺🇸 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Ask us to explain what info we gather and how we use it.
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal exceptions).
Opt out of any sale of your data (note: Christianity News Daily does not sell personal information).

To make a CCPA request, contact: [email protected].

💬 External Links

Our Website may contain links to other Christian ministries, news organizations, or resources.

We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those external websites.

We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

🔄 Updates to This Policy

Christianity News Daily reserves the right to revise or update this Privacy Policy at any time.

You’ll see changes reflected here, indicated by the “Effective Date.”

If you keep using the Website after we make changes, you accept the new policy.

🕯️ Contact Us

Reach out to us if you have any questions, concerns, or want to exercise your rights under this Privacy Policy:

📧 [email protected]

📬 Christianity News Daily

300 Lenora St, Suite 630

Seattle, WA 98121

USA