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    Privacy Policy

    Higher Praise (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website HigherPraise.com (the “Site”) and purchase our digital products.

    Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

    We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time. We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates.

    Information We Collect

    1. Personal Information You Provide

    We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

    Purchase Digital Products:

    • Name
    • Email address
    • Billing address
    • Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
    • Transaction history

    Newsletter Subscription:

    • Email address
    • Name (optional)
    • Subscription preferences

    Contact Forms:

    • Name
    • Email address
    • Message content
    • Any other information you choose to provide

    Account Creation (if applicable):

    • Username
    • Email address
    • Password (encrypted)
    • Profile information

    Comments and User Content:

    • Name or username
    • Email address
    • Comment content
    • IP address

    2. Automatically Collected Information

    When you visit our Site, certain information is automatically collected:

    Usage Data:

    • IP address
    • Browser type and version
    • Device type and operating system
    • Pages visited and time spent on pages
    • Referring website
    • Date and time of visit
    • Clickstream data

    Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

    • Session cookies
    • Persistent cookies
    • Web beacons
    • Analytics tracking
    • Advertising cookies (third-party)

    How We Use Your Information

    We use the information we collect to:

    Business Operations

    • Process and fulfill digital product purchases
    • Send order confirmations and delivery of eBooks and digital materials
    • Process payments securely
    • Provide customer support
    • Send important account and service updates

    Marketing and Communication

    • Send newsletters and ministry updates (with your consent)
    • Notify you of new content, products, or special offers
    • Respond to your inquiries and requests
    • Send promotional emails (you can opt-out anytime)

    Website Improvement

    • Analyze Site usage and trends
    • Improve Site functionality and user experience
    • Optimize content and navigation
    • Troubleshoot technical issues
    • Monitor Site security

    Legal and Safety

    • Comply with legal obligations
    • Enforce our Terms of Service
    • Protect against fraud and abuse
    • Respond to legal requests

    Cookies and Tracking Technologies

    What Are Cookies?

    Cookies are small text files placed on your device to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior. We use cookies to improve your experience on our Site.

    Types of Cookies We Use

    Essential Cookies:

    • Required for the Site to function properly
    • Enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas
    • Cannot be disabled without affecting Site functionality

    Analytics Cookies:

    • Google Analytics: Helps us understand how visitors use our Site
    • Tracks page views, session duration, and user behavior
    • Data is anonymized and aggregated

    Advertising Cookies (Third-Party):

    • Google AdSense: Displays relevant advertisements on our Site
    • Amazon Associates: Tracks affiliate referrals and purchases
    • These cookies may track your browsing activity across websites
    • Used for targeted advertising based on your interests

    Functional Cookies:

    • Remember your preferences (language, region)
    • Store login information (if you create an account)
    • Enhance user experience with personalized features

    Managing Cookies

    You can control cookies through your browser settings:

    • Block all cookies: May affect Site functionality
    • Delete existing cookies: Removes stored data
    • Allow cookies from specific sites only: Selective cookie management

    Most browsers allow you to:

    • View what cookies are stored
    • Delete cookies individually or all at once
    • Block cookies from specific websites
    • Block third-party cookies

    Note: Disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain Site features and may affect your experience with our advertising partners.

    Third-Party Cookie Opt-Out

    To opt out of targeted advertising:

    Third-Party Services and Disclosure

    Affiliate Programs

    Amazon Associates:

    • We participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program
    • When you click Amazon links on our Site and make purchases, we may earn a commission
    • Amazon may place cookies to track referrals
    • This does not affect your purchase price
    • See Amazon’s Privacy Policy: https://www.amazon.com/privacy

    Advertising Networks

    Google AdSense:

    • Displays advertisements on our Site
    • Uses cookies to show relevant ads based on your browsing history
    • May collect data about your visits to this and other websites
    • See Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

    Analytics Services

    Google Analytics:

    • Tracks and reports website traffic
    • Provides insights on user behavior and demographics
    • Data is anonymized and aggregated
    • We use this data to improve Site performance
    • Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

    Payment Processors

    We use secure third-party payment processors to handle transactions:

    • Stripe, PayPal, or other processors (specify which you use)
    • We do NOT store complete credit card information on our servers
    • Payment data is encrypted and processed securely
    • See their respective privacy policies for more information

    Email Service Providers

    We use email service providers to send newsletters and communications:

    • [Your email provider: Mailchimp, ConvertKit, etc.]
    • Your email address and preferences are stored securely
    • You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails

    Digital Product Delivery

    We may use third-party services to deliver digital products:

    • File hosting and delivery platforms
    • Automatic download systems
    • License key management

    How We Share Your Information

    We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

    We may share your information with:

    Service Providers

    • Payment processors for transaction processing
    • Email service providers for newsletter delivery
    • Web hosting providers for Site operation
    • Analytics providers for Site improvement
    • Customer service platforms

    Legal Requirements

    We may disclose your information if required to:

    • Comply with legal obligations
    • Respond to lawful requests from authorities
    • Protect our rights, property, or safety
    • Prevent fraud or illegal activity
    • Enforce our Terms of Service

    Business Transfers

    If Higher Praise is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.

    With Your Consent

    We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

    Data Security

    We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

    • Encryption: Sensitive data is encrypted in transit (SSL/TLS)
    • Secure servers: Data stored on secure hosting platforms
    • Access controls: Limited access to personal information
    • Regular security assessments: Ongoing monitoring and updates
    • Payment security: PCI-DSS compliant payment processing

    However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

    Data Retention

    We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

    • Purchase data: Retained for tax and accounting purposes (typically 7 years)
    • Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
    • User accounts: Until you request deletion
    • Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized (retained indefinitely)
    • Cookies: According to cookie-specific retention periods

    You may request deletion of your personal information at any time (see Your Privacy Rights below).

    Your Privacy Rights

    Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

    Access and Portability

    • Request access to your personal information
    • Receive a copy of your data in a portable format

    Correction

    • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
    • Update your account details

    Deletion

    • Request deletion of your personal information
    • Right to be forgotten (with certain exceptions)

    Opt-Out

    • Unsubscribe from marketing emails
    • Disable cookies through browser settings
    • Opt out of targeted advertising

    Restriction

    • Request restriction of processing your information
    • Object to certain uses of your data

    Withdraw Consent

    • Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
    • Does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal

    To exercise these rights, contact us at [privacy email address].

    We will respond to your request within 30 days.

    Children’s Privacy

    Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

    If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at [privacy email address], and we will take steps to delete such information.

    Parents and guardians should monitor their children’s online activities.

    International Data Transfers

    Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws.

    We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information receives adequate protection, including:

    • Standard contractual clauses
    • Privacy Shield frameworks (where applicable)
    • Adequacy decisions by regulatory authorities

    By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to other countries.

    California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

    If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

    Right to Know

    • What personal information we collect
    • Categories of sources
    • Business or commercial purposes for collection
    • Categories of third parties with whom we share information

    Right to Delete

    Request deletion of your personal information (with certain exceptions)

    Right to Opt-Out

    Opt out of the “sale” of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)

    Right to Non-Discrimination

    We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights

    To submit a CCPA request: Contact us at [privacy email address] or [phone number]

    We will verify your identity before processing your request.

    European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

    If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

    Legal Basis for Processing

    We process your information based on:

    • Consent: When you provide explicit consent
    • Contract: To fulfill purchases and service agreements
    • Legitimate interests: Site improvement, fraud prevention
    • Legal obligations: Compliance with laws

    Your GDPR Rights

    • Access, correction, deletion
    • Data portability
    • Object to processing
    • Restrict processing
    • Withdraw consent
    • Lodge complaints with supervisory authorities

    To exercise GDPR rights: Contact us at [privacy email address]

    Do Not Track Signals

    Some browsers include “Do Not Track” (DNT) features. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT browser signals.

    Third-Party Websites

    Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including:

    • Resource links
    • Affiliate product pages (Amazon)
    • Partner ministry sites
    • Social media platforms

    We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

    Updates to This Privacy Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

    • Changes in our practices
    • Legal or regulatory updates
    • New features or services

    We will notify you of significant changes by:

    • Posting the updated policy on this page
    • Updating the “Last Updated” date
    • Sending email notification (for material changes)

    Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

    Contact Us

    If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

    Higher Praise
    Email: hello[at]higherpraise.com
    Website: https://www.higherpraise.com

    For privacy-specific inquiries: hello[at]higherpraise.com
    For GDPR/CCPA requests: hello[at]higherpraise.com

    We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

    Quick Reference: Your Data Rights

    Access Your Data: Request a copy of your personal information
    Correct Your Data: Update inaccurate information
    Delete Your Data: Request deletion (right to be forgotten)
    Opt-Out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from emails anytime
    Manage Cookies: Control cookies through browser settings
    Opt-Out of Ads: Use third-party opt-out tools listed above

    Contact us at hello[at]higherpraise.com to exercise any of these rights.

    This Privacy Policy was last updated on 15th September 2025. We encourage you to review it periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.