This policy explains what personal information The Sons' Cry ("we", "us") collects through this website, why we collect it, how we look after it and the choices you have. We handle personal information in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023.
Who we are
The Sons' Cry runs this website. If you have any question about this policy or your information, contact us at brotherstrongs25@gmail.com.
What we collect
When you create an account: your name, email address and a password (stored only in scrambled, encrypted form, which means nobody on our team can read it). We also keep the messages you mark as watched or saved and the private notes you write.
When you register for an event or conference: your name, email address, phone number, how many people are coming and any note you add. We give you a reference number and an entry pass with a QR code. The QR code holds only your reference number. When you arrive, we record the time you checked in and which team member checked you in.
When you send a prayer, counselling or contact request: your name, email, phone number (optional), a preferred time and your message. Only the team members responsible for prayer and counselling can see these requests.
In groups: the chat messages, comments and voice notes you post, which other members of that group can see. Voice notes may be deleted automatically after a set number of days.
When you subscribe to emails: your email address and the kinds of updates you chose.
When you visit the site: we count page views and how many people are on the site at once. To do this we use one anonymous cookie (tsc_vid). We don't store your name or your IP address with this count.
Why we use it
We use your information only to run the things you asked for. That means managing your account, handling your registration and check-in, replying to your requests, sending the emails you subscribed to (including event reminders), running group chats and keeping the website safe and working well. We do not sell or rent your information, and we don't use it for advertising.
Services we rely on
Some pages show content from YouTube, Spotify, Instagram and TikTok. When you play that content, those companies may set their own cookies under their own privacy policies. If Google Analytics is switched on, Google receives anonymous usage information. Our emails go out through our email provider. The website and its backups are kept on our own server.
How long we keep it
Account information is kept until you ask us to delete your account. Event registrations are kept for our records and reporting. Prayer and counselling requests are kept only as long as we need them to care for you. Anonymous visit statistics are cleared regularly. Backups are replaced on a rolling schedule.
Keeping it safe
The site uses an encrypted (https) connection. Access to the admin area is limited to named team members, and each person sees only the sections they need. Entry-pass links are private to each person.
Your choices and rights
You can ask to see the information we hold about you, or ask us to correct it or delete it. You can also object to how we use it or withdraw your consent. You can unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link at the bottom of every email. You can cancel an event registration from your dashboard. To make any of these requests, contact us at brotherstrongs25@gmail.com. If you're not satisfied with our answer, you can complain to the Nigeria Data Protection Commission.
Children
Our events and groups are for young people and adults. If you're under 18, please register with the knowledge of a parent or guardian.
Changes to this policy
If we change this policy we'll update the date at the top of this page.
