Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2 January 2025
Contact: admin@godinterest.com

1. Introduction

Godinterest is a non-profit, volunteer-led Christian publishing platform.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data when you visit or interact with this website.

We are committed to handling personal data responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including principles reflected in the Caribbean General Data Protection Regulation (Caribbean GDPR) and related legislation.

2. Who We Are

Godinterest operates as an independent, non-profit website.

For data protection purposes, the website operator acts as the data controller of personal data collected through this website.

Contact:
admin@godinterest.com

3. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of data:

a) Technical Data

When you visit the website, our hosting provider may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device type

• Operating system

• Date and time of access

• Pages visited

This data is used for security, technical maintenance, and performance purposes.

b) Contact Information

If you contact us by email, we may collect:

• Your name

• Your email address

• Any information you provide in your message

We use this information solely to respond to your enquiry.

c) User Accounts (Historical)

Historically, the Platform allowed user account registration.

Account data may include:

• Username

• Email address

• Published content

Some historical accounts may no longer be active.

d) Analytics (If Applicable)

If analytics tools (such as website traffic statistics) are used, anonymous usage data may be collected to help improve website performance.

We do not use analytics data to personally identify visitors.

(If you do not use analytics, this section can be removed.)

4. How We Use Personal Data

We use personal data only where necessary to:

• Operate and maintain the website;

• Respond to communications;

• Ensure website security;

• Prevent abuse or unlawful activity;

• Comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell personal data.

We do not operate for commercial profit.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable under data protection law, we rely on:

• Legitimate interests (operating and securing the website);

• Consent (where required, such as optional cookies);

• Legal obligation (where required by law).

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfil the purpose for which it was collected;

• Comply with legal obligations;

• Maintain security and record-keeping requirements.

Historical user account data may remain stored as part of archived content unless removal is requested or required.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal data.

Personal data may be processed by:

• Website hosting providers;

• Technical service providers;

• Legal advisers (where required).

These providers are expected to maintain appropriate data security standards.

8. International Access

The website is accessible globally.

Users access the website at their own initiative. Personal data may be processed in the country where the website operator or hosting provider is located.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Request access to your personal data;

• Request correction of inaccurate data;

• Request deletion of personal data;

• Object to certain processing activities.

Requests should be sent to:
admin@godinterest.com

We may require verification of identity before responding.

10. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data.

However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Third-Party Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites.

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

12. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.

Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the current version.

13. Contact

For privacy-related enquiries, contact:

admin@godinterest.com