Effective Date: November 6, 2026

At Esther4 Project™, we deeply value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, safeguard, and share your personal information when you visit our website, subscribe to our media content, or engage with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to deliver inspiring media content, manage your subscriptions, distribute our newsletters, and analyze website performance to serve you better.

- Account and Subscription Information: When you sign up for a subscription or create an account with Esther4 Project™, we collect your name, email address, username, password, and subscription tier preferences.

- Billing and Payment Data: If you purchase a paid subscription, financial transactions are processed securely through our third-party payment processor. We do not store your raw credit card numbers or bank account details on our servers; we only receive secure transaction confirmations and tokenized billing details.

- Newsletter and Communication Data: If you opt-in to our newsletters, we collect your email address. We also track email engagement data, such as whether you opened an email or clicked on embedded links, to ensure we are delivering content you care about.

- Information Collected Automatically: We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed.

- Google Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to track how users interact with our site via cookies. This data regarding your browsing behavior and device metadata is anonymized and aggregated.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data strictly to support our media, community, and subscription operations:

- Subscription Management: To create your account, authenticate your logins, process subscription renewals, and provide seamless access to our premium content.

- Newsletter Distribution: To send you editorial newsletters, ministry updates, or special promotional offers that you have requested.

- Audience Analytics: To analyze traffic patterns, content popularity, and subscriber engagement via Google Analytics.

- Site Optimization & Security: To diagnose technical problems, optimize site layouts, and protect user accounts from fraudulent access.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience.

- Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics places tracking cookies on your device to collect anonymous traffic data.

- Authentication Cookies: We use cookies to keep you logged into your Esther4 Project™ subscription account across browser sessions.

- Managing Cookies: You can choose to reject cookies through your browser settings. You can also completely opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the official Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We only share information with:

- Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors—such as our payment processor, email marketing platform, and website host—who assist in executing our subscription and newsletter services. They are legally bound to keep your data confidential and secure.

- Legal Compliance: Authorities or courts if required by US federal or state laws, subpoenas, or legal processes.

5. Your Choices and Communications (CAN-SPAM Act)

In compliance with the US CAN-SPAM Act, you have full control over the emails you receive from Esther4 Project™:

- Email Unsubscribe: You can opt-out of receiving our newsletters at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link located at the bottom of every email we send.

- Account Deletion: You can modify your subscription preferences or request full deletion of your account and billing history by logging into your profile or contacting us directly.

6. US State Privacy Rights

Depending on the US state you reside in (such as California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, or Texas), you may possess specific statutory rights regarding your personal information:

- Right to Know/Access: You can request a copy of the specific personal data we have collected about you.

- Right to Delete: You can request that we erase personal data we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions (like completing an active subscription transaction).

- Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of personal data or the sharing of data for targeted behavioral advertising. (Note: We do not sell your personal data).

7. Children's Privacy

Our media content is directed to a general audience and is not intended for children. In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will delete it immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of updates by modifying the "Effective Date" at the top of this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, feedback, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact the Esther4 Project™ team at [email protected].