Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 14, 2026
Last Updated: April 14, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Sanmi Dawodu Ministries (“we,” “our,” or “us”), accessible at sanmidawodu.org. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and what rights you have in relation to it.

This policy applies to all information collected through our website at sanmidawodu.org, including our blog, prayer resources, newsletter, user registration, contact forms, and any other services offered through the site.

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with any of its terms, please discontinue use of the site.

2. Who We Are

Sanmi Dawodu Ministries is a personal Christian ministry platform providing biblical teaching, prayer devotionals, spiritual growth content, and life coaching resources.

Owner and Data Controller: Sanmi Dawodu, Chicago, Illinois, United States
📞 +1 202 731 2355
🌐 sanmidawodu.org

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with our website, you may voluntarily provide us with:

  • Name and email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter, register for an account, or submit a contact form
  • Username and password — when you create a registered account on the site
  • Comments and messages — when you leave a comment on a post or send us a message through the contact form
  • Coaching or booking inquiry details — when you reach out for life coaching sessions, speaking engagements, or consultations

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically by our systems and third-party tools, including:

  • IP address, browser type and version, operating system
  • Referring URL and pages visited
  • Date and time of your visit
  • Device type and cookies/tracking data

3.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party platforms when you interact with our social media presence on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), or WhatsApp.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and operate our website and display content
  • To send you our newsletter if you have subscribed
  • To respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions
  • To process coaching and ministry appointment bookings
  • To improve our website content, structure, and performance
  • To protect the security of our website
  • To comply with legal obligations

We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information includes: Consent, Legitimate interests, Contractual necessity, and Legal obligation.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

6.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.

6.2 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies — essential for the website to function. Cannot be disabled.
  • Performance and Analytics Cookies — Google Analytics for anonymised usage insights
  • Functional Cookies — remember your preferences and settings
  • Third-Party Cookies — set by YouTube, Facebook, and other embedded services

6.3 Managing Cookies

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. For more information, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services which may collect and process your data according to their own privacy policies:

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.

8. Data Retention

  • Newsletter subscriber data — retained until you unsubscribe
  • Registered account data — retained while your account is active
  • Comment data — retained indefinitely unless removal is requested
  • Contact form submissions — retained for up to 12 months
  • Coaching and booking records — retained for up to 3 years

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including SSL/TLS encryption, password-protected administrative access, regular security monitoring, and limiting access to personal data to authorized personnel only.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you have the right to know, access, correct, and delete your personal data. EEA and UK residents have additional GDPR rights including data portability and the right to object. California residents have rights under the CCPA/CPRA. We do not sell personal information.

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at +1 202 731 2355 or through our Contact page. We will respond to all verifiable requests within 30 days.

11. Children’s Privacy

Sanmi Dawodu Ministries is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

12. International Data Transfers

Our website is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our site, you consent to this transfer.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and notify you of material changes. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Sanmi Dawodu Ministries
Chicago, Illinois, United States
📞 +1 202 731 2355
🌐 sanmidawodu.org

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