Privacy Policy

Welcome to elionakimaro.com, the official website of Rev. Dr. Eliona Kimaro Lutheran Pastor, Biblical Economics Teacher, and servant of the Gospel. This Privacy Policy explains how this website collects, uses, and protects any information you provide when visiting or engaging with this platform.

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described herein. If you do not agree with this policy, please refrain from using the site.

This website may collect the following types of information, depending on how you interact with it:

• Personal Information — Name and email address when you submit a contact form, subscribe to a newsletter, or register for an event.
• Communication Content — Messages, prayer requests, or inquiries you voluntarily send through the website.
• Usage Data — Pages visited, time spent on site, browser type, device type, and referring URL, collected automatically via analytics tools.
• Location Data — General geographic location (country or city level) derived from your IP address for analytics purposes only.
• Cookies & Identifiers — Small data files placed on your device to improve browsing experience and track aggregate usage patterns.

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, government ID numbers, or health data.

Information collected through this website is used solely for the following legitimate purposes:

• To respond to your messages, prayer requests, or questions in a timely and pastoral manner.
• To send ministry updates, event announcements, or teaching materials — only where you have given consent.
• To improve the content, structure, and accessibility of this website based on usage patterns.
• To maintain the technical operation and security of the site.
• To comply with applicable legal obligations.

We will never use your personal information for commercial advertising, profiling, or sale to third parties.

Your personal information is held in confidence and is not sold, traded, or rented to third parties. Disclosure may occur only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers — Trusted third-party platforms such as hosting providers, email services, or analytics tools that assist in operating this website, bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements — When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Protection of Rights — When disclosure is necessary to protect the safety, rights, or property of individuals or the ministry.

Any third-party processors are held to strict data protection standards consistent with this policy.

This website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. We use the following types:

• Essential Cookies — Necessary for the website to function correctly. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies — Used to understand how visitors interact with the website (e.g., Google Analytics). Data collected is aggregated and anonymised.
• Preference Cookies — Used to remember your settings and preferences across sessions.

You may disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that doing so may affect certain website features. Where required by law, consent will be requested before analytics cookies are placed.

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law:

• Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months and then securely deleted.
• Newsletter subscriptions are retained until you choose to unsubscribe.
• Analytics data is aggregated and not linked to individual identities after 26 months.

When personal data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

• Right of Access — Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification — Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure — Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Right to Object — Object to specific uses of your data, including for direct communications.
• Right to Withdraw Consent — Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 10. We aim to respond to all requests within 30 days.

This website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that a child has submitted personal data without verifiable parental consent, we will promptly delete such information.

If you believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

This website may contain links to external websites, including social media platforms, partner ministries, or referenced resources. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we bear no responsibility for their content or data practices.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit. A link from this website does not imply endorsement of their privacy practices.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please do not hesitate to reach out:

We are committed to handling all privacy inquiries with care, respect, and transparency.