Privacy Policy
How we protect and handle your personal information
Your Privacy Matters
At Shama Yah, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
Last updated: January 2025
Information We Collect
We collect information to provide better services to our community members
- • Name and email address (when you create an account)
- • Profile information you choose to share
- • Authentication data through Clerk
- • User preferences and settings
- • Questions, comments, and posts you create
- • Community interactions and discussions
- • Blog posts and content you publish
- • Search queries and browsing activity
- • IP address and device information
- • Browser type and version
- • Operating system details
- • Usage analytics and performance data
- • Messages sent through our platform
- • Support requests and feedback
- • Newsletter subscriptions (if opted in)
- • Notification preferences
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to provide and improve our services
Service Provision
- Provide access to our biblical discussion platform
- Enable community interactions and discussions
- Personalize your experience and content
- Send important notifications and updates
Platform Improvement
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform
- Develop new features and functionality
- Ensure platform security and prevent abuse
- Provide customer support and assistance
How We Protect Your Data
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information
All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard encryption protocols.
Your data is stored in secure, monitored databases with regular backups and access controls.
Strict access controls ensure only authorized personnel can access your personal information.
Your Rights and Choices
You have control over your personal information
Access and Portability
You can request access to your personal data and receive a copy of your information in a portable format.
- • View all personal information we have about you
- • Download your data in a machine-readable format
- • Request information about how we process your data
Correction and Updates
You can update or correct your personal information at any time through your account settings.
- • Edit your profile information
- • Update your contact preferences
- • Modify your privacy settings
Deletion and Opt-out
You can request deletion of your account and data, or opt out of certain communications.
- • Delete your account and associated data
- • Opt out of marketing communications
- • Remove specific posts or comments
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information to third parties
Public Content
Content you choose to make public (such as questions, comments, and blog posts) will be visible to other community members and may be indexed by search engines.
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our platform, such as hosting providers, analytics services, and authentication services like Clerk.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, to protect our rights, or to ensure the safety of our users and the community.
Questions About Privacy?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please don't hesitate to contact us.