Privacy Policy

📋 1. Introduction

Welcome to GospelKingz ("we", "our", or "us"). We operate the website gospelkingz.com — a Gospel music streaming, sharing and community platform for Christian artists, musicians, and fans.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and what choices you have. By using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.

📊 2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

Name, username, email address and password when you register
Profile information including profile photo, bio, social links
Music uploads, lyrics, album artwork and podcast audio files
Comments, posts and content shared in the community feed
Payment information when purchasing premium features (processed securely via Pesapal or GoSentePay)
Messages sent via our contact form

Information collected automatically:

IP address, browser type, operating system and device information
Pages visited, time spent, and clickstream data (via analytics)
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)
Play counts, download counts and interaction data

🎯 3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve the GospelKingz platform
Process payments and subscriptions securely
Send important account notifications and transactional emails
Analyse usage patterns to improve user experience
Display relevant advertisements (see Section 5)
Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
Comply with legal obligations
Send marketing emails only with your explicit consent

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

🤝 4. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

Service Providers: Trusted vendors who help operate our platform (hosting, email, analytics, payment processors)
Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government authority
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Public Profile: Your artist profile, stage name, uploaded music, and public posts are visible to all users

All third-party providers are contractually bound to protect your data and may not use it for their own purposes.

💰 5. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

How Google AdSense works:

Google may use the DoubleClick cookie (DART cookie) to serve ads based on your visit to gospelkingz.com and other sites on the internet
You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ads Settings page
You can also opt out via the Digital Advertising Alliance (aboutads.info)
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to gospelkingz.com or other websites

For more information about Google's privacy practices, visit: Google Advertising Policies.

🍪 6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Keep you logged in between visits (session cookies)
Remember your preferences (theme, player settings)
Analyse site traffic via Google Analytics
Serve personalised advertisements via Google AdSense

Types of cookies we use:

Essential Cookies: Required for the site to function (login sessions, security tokens)
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to deliver relevant ads

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

🌍 7. International Data Transfers (GDPR & CCPA)

European Union (GDPR): If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict processing of your personal data. You also have the right to data portability and to withdraw consent at any time. Contact us at info@gospelkingz.com to exercise these rights.

California (CCPA): California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, disclose, or sell. We do not sell personal information. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us.

👦 8. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

GospelKingz is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete such information.

🔐 9. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption (SSL/TLS), hashed passwords, regular security audits, and restricted access to personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

🔗 10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., YouTube, Social Media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

📬 11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: info@gospelkingz.com
Website: gospelkingz.com/contact

We will respond to privacy requests within 30 days.

🔄 12. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.