Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ZION.FM ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our academic religious studies platform located at zion.fm (the "Service").

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our Service, including visitors, students, researchers, and educators who access our platform for academic and educational purposes.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account information (email address, username, password)
• Profile information (name, academic affiliation, research interests)
• Communication data (messages, feedback, support requests)
• Academic preferences and study materials

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, features used)
• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Performance and error logs

2.3 Academic Content

Our platform contains sacred texts and religious content for academic study. We do not collect personal information related to your religious beliefs or practices beyond what you voluntarily share for academic purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our academic platform
• Personalize your learning experience
• Process transactions and manage accounts
• Communicate with you about the Service
• Improve our platform and develop new features
• Ensure platform security and prevent abuse
• Comply with legal obligations
• Conduct research and analytics (in anonymized form)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 We Do Not Sell Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.

4.2 Limited Sharing

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist in platform operation
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Academic Partnerships: With educational institutions for research purposes (with consent)
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers or acquisitions
• Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication systems
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Employee training on data protection

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data in a portable format
• Opt out of certain communications

6.2 Cookies and Tracking

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our platform.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Academic content and usage data may be retained longer for research and educational purposes, but in anonymized form.

8. International Data Transfers

Our platform is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is designed for academic and educational use. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Wyoming State Law Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable Wyoming state laws and regulations regarding data protection and privacy. As a Wyoming LLC, we are committed to adhering to all relevant state privacy requirements.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: