Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 06/26/2025
Website: https://www.seminary.ws

Seminary.ws (“we”, “us”, “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, in compliance with global regulations including GDPR and CCPA.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

Collected voluntarily via forms, newsletter sign‑up, event registration, or inquiries:

• Name

• Email address

• Postal address or phone number (if provided)

• Any additional details you choose to share

b. Non-Personal & Usage Data

Automatically collected to understand site usage and improve services:

• IP address

• Browser type, device, OS

• Pages visited, timestamps, referral URLs

• Cookies and web beacons usage

2. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

• Cookies store browser preferences and session data; you can disable cookies via your browser settings (may affect functionality) .

• Web beacons (e.g., transparent pixels) help us and Google Analytics analyze traffic and ad interactions, without tying to your personal identity

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, use their opt‑out tool.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under GDPR, we rely on:

• Your consent (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter).

• Our legitimate interests to maintain and improve the website.

• Compliance with our legal obligations where applicable.

4. How We Use Information

We use the data to:

• Operate and maintain Seminary.ws

• Respond to inquiries or requests

• Send updates, newsletters, or event notifications (with consent)

• Monitor and analyze site usage and trends

• Detect and prevent fraud or security issues

• Fulfill legal or regulatory requirements

5. Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share information with:

• Service Providers (e.g. hosting, analytics, email services) under privacy agreements

• Law enforcement if required by law or to protect rights and safety

• Business transfers, e.g., in case of merger or acquisition

6. Your Rights

GDPR (EU/EEA residents)

• Right of access, correction, deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

• Right to restrict or object to processing

• Right to data portability

• Right to withdraw consent

CCPA (California residents)

• Right to know what personal data is collected

• Right to delete your personal data

• Right to opt out of sale (we do not sell data)

• Right to non-discrimination for exercising rights

To exercise your rights, contact us (see section 11).

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to serve our stated purposes, comply with laws, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Usage data (non-personal) may be retained longer for analytics and improvement.

8. Security Measures

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. However, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed or stored in countries outside your own. We rely on legal safeguards like standard contractual clauses to ensure data protection across borders.

10. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have, please contact us and we will delete it promptly

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. We’ll post changes here with a new Effective Date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Information

To exercise rights, correct data, ask questions, or lodge complaints:

Email: admin@seminary.ws

Website: https://www.seminary.ws