Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to UCZ Bemba Hymn Book. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we handle your information when you visit our website.

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide

We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use this website. However, we may collect:

• Favorite hymns you save (stored locally in your browser)
• Search queries (not stored or tracked)

2. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Browser type and version
• Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
• IP address (anonymized)
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website

Local Storage

We use your browser's local storage to save your favorite hymns. This data is stored only on your device and is not sent to our servers or any third party.

Advertising (Google AdSense)

How Google AdSense Works

Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Show you personalized ads based on your browsing history
• Measure ad effectiveness
• Prevent fraudulent activity
• Provide aggregated reporting to advertisers

What Information Does Google Collect?

Google may collect:

• Cookie data and device identifiers
• Your IP address
• Browser type and settings
• Date and time of ad impressions and interactions
• Information about the content you view

Managing Ad Preferences

You can control the ads you see by:

• Google Ad Settings: Visit Google Ad Settings to manage your preferences
• Opt-Out: Visit AboutAds.info to opt out of personalized advertising
• Browser Settings: You can block cookies through your browser settings

Cookies

We use cookies for:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the website
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense for personalized ads

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website and prevent ads from displaying correctly.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites (including advertisements). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data. However, please note:

• No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure
• We store minimal data (only favorites in local storage)
• We do not collect, store, or process sensitive personal information

Children's Privacy

This website does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The website is designed for general audience use, including families and church communities. However, we recommend that parents supervise their children's internet use.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Clear your favorite hymns from local storage at any time
• Disable cookies through your browser settings
• Opt out of personalized advertising
• Access this website without providing personal information

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 at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically.

Questions?

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:

You can also review our About Us page for more information.