Effective Date: October 2nd, 2024

Welcome to World Belief Hub! Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to safeguarding any personal information you provide. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website (worldbeliefhub.org) or engage with our services.

Information We Collect

We collect the following personal information when you interact with our site:

  • Registration Data: Name and email address are required for users to register and write in the forum. Age and country are optional fields.
  • Newsletter Subscription: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we will collect your name and email address.
  • Poll Participation: We collect IP addresses and use cookies to ensure that users can only vote once on each poll.
  • Website Analytics: Our website uses Google Analytics to track visitor interactions. This includes information such as IP addresses, pages visited, and time spent on the site.

How We Collect Information

We collect personal information in the following ways:

  • Forms: Information such as names and email addresses is collected through registration and newsletter subscription forms.
  • Cookies and IP Addresses: These are collected when users participate in polls and as part of our website analytics.
  • Analytics Tracking: Information is automatically collected about your visit to enhance user experience and provide insights into site traffic.

Why We Collect Information

We collect your personal information for the following reasons:

  • To improve the user experience and make it easier for us to connect with you.
  • To send newsletters and updates to users who have subscribed.
  • To manage forum participation and ensure the integrity of poll results.

How We Use Your Information

Your personal information is used for:

  • Communicating with you regarding updates, newsletters, and any other relevant content.
  • Enhancing the functionality of our website, such as preventing duplicate voting in polls.
  • Marketing purposes, such as providing you with relevant content and offers.

Sharing of Information

We do not share your personal information with third parties, except for the following:

  • Analytics Services: We use Google Analytics to track user interactions and gather insights about website performance.

Security of Your Information

We take the security of your personal information seriously. All data is stored in a secure database and protected with additional security measures, including the use of security plugins. We continuously work to maintain the integrity and security of our systems.

Use of Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes, including:

  • Preventing duplicate voting in polls.
  • Tracking site usage and interactions to improve your experience.

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings; however, this may affect your experience on our site.

Data Retention

We do not have a set data retention policy. If you wish to have your data deleted, you can request this at any time.

Your Rights Over Your Data

As a user, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.
  • Edit or update your information.
  • Request deletion of your data at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@worldbeliefhub.org.

Contact Us

If you have any privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests, feel free to contact us through our detailed Contact Page or email us at hello@worldbeliefhub.org.

Legal Compliance

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We ask for your consent where required by law, and you have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

Third-Party Advertising

We display third-party ads, including Google Adsense. These ads may collect information about your interactions with them.

Policy Updates

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time. If we make significant changes, we will notify registered users and newsletter subscribers.