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​Effective Date: May 26, 2026

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Introduction

 

 

The Unknown Believer website and its authors ("we," "us," or "our") are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the website.

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Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

 

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

• Contact us through email or contact forms, including your name, email address, and any information you choose to share in your message

• Subscribe to updates or notifications about new content, if such services are offered

• Share your own reflections, experiences, or written contributions, if we provide such functionality

• Participate in any surveys, feedback forms, or reader inquiries

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We do not collect sensitive personal information such as financial data, government identification numbers, or health information through our website.

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Automatically Collected Information

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When you visit our website, certain information may be automatically collected through cookies and similar technologies:
 

• Log data including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring URLs

• Usage data including pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and navigation patterns

• Device information including device type, screen resolution, and device identifiers

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This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and allows us to improve our content and services.

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How We Use Your Information

 

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

 

• To respond to your inquiries and provide support

• To send you updates about new content or chapters, if you have subscribed to such notifications

• To analyse website usage patterns and improve our content, functionality, and user experience

•  To maintain the security and integrity of our website

• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use

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Cookies and Tracking Technologies

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Our website may use cookies, which are small text files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience. We may use the following types of cookies:

 

• Essential cookies that are necessary for the website to function properly

• Analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors interact with our website

• Preference cookies that remember your settings and choices

 

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our website. Please see our Cookie Policy for more detailed information about our use of cookies.

 

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Third-Party Services

 

We may use third-party services to operate our website and analyse usage patterns. These services may include:

 

• Website hosting providers (including Wix) who store and serve our website content

•  Analytics services such as Google Analytics that help us understand website traffic patterns

• Email service providers if we offer content update subscriptions

 

These third parties may have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

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How We Share Your Information

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We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

 

• With service providers who assist us in operating our website, provided they agree to keep this information confidential

• When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request

• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users or the public

•  In connection with a business transfer, merger, or acquisition, should such an event occur

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Data Retention

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We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymise it.

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Your Privacy Rights

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Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

 

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you

• The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

• The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions

• The right to object to or restrict certain processing of your information

• The right to withdraw consent where we rely on consent to process your information

 

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

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Age Requirements

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This website is intended for adult readers aged 21 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 21, and we do not permit anyone under 21 to register, subscribe, or otherwise use this website.

 

If you are under 21, please do not submit any personal information through this site. If you are a parent or guardian and believe someone under 21 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

 

By creating an account, subscribing to the mailing list, submitting a contact form, or otherwise providing personal information through this website, you confirm that you are at least 21 years of age.

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International Data Transfers

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This website is operated by an entity based outside many of the countries from which it may be accessed. If you access our website from outside our country of operation, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in jurisdictions whose data protection laws may differ from those of your own country. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the countries where we or our service providers operate.

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Data Security

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We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

We encourage you to use strong passwords if you create any account with us and to keep your login credentials confidential. Please notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorised access to your information.

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Reader Contributions

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If you choose to share your own reflections, experiences, or written contributions through our website, please be aware that such content may become publicly available. Do not share any information you wish to keep private. We are not responsible for the privacy of information you choose to publicly disclose.

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Your Responsibilities

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You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You should notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account or any other security breach.

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Changes to This Privacy Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

 

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

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Contact Information

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

 

The Unknown Believer

[insert contact email]

 

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your inquiry promptly and address your concerns.

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Governing Law

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This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Singapore, including the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA). Any disputes arising from this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Singapore.

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Consent

 

By using The Unknown Believer, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

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