Effective Date: April 30, 2025
Last Updated: July 10, 2025

At DSN (Daily Scriptural Nuggets), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the information you share with us. We only collect data necessary to provide you with a meaningful and secure experience on our website. We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

This policy outlines what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your personal information.

1. Who We Are

Our website address is https://dsnuggets.org. DSN is a Catholic initiative run by a team of priests offering daily pictorial scriptural reflections, designed to inspire and nourish the soul each morning. For privacy concerns, please contact us at:

Email: admin@dsnuggets.org
Data Controller: DSN Admin Team
Location: Nigeria (Further contact details available upon request)

2. Comments

When you leave a comment on the site:

  • We collect the data you enter in the comment form.

  • We also collect your IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.

  • An anonymized string (hash) created from your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. Their privacy policy is here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.

  • After comment approval, your profile picture (if applicable) may be visible publicly with your comment.

  • Comments are moderated for content quality and may be retained indefinitely unless removal is requested.

3. Media Uploads

If you upload images to the website:

  • Avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may extract this data.

  • Only site administrators currently have upload permissions.

  • Uploaded content may be displayed publicly depending on the context of your submission.

4. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience and remember your preferences.

  • Comment cookies: When you leave a comment, you can opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies. These last for 1 year.

  • Login cookies: Temporary cookies are set to verify if your browser accepts cookies and to remember your login and screen display preferences. These last between 1–14 days depending on your settings.

  • Publishing cookies: If you edit or publish an article, a non-personal cookie is stored to remember the post ID. This expires after 1 day.

  • Analytics/Tracking: At this time, we do not use cookies for analytics or advertising purposes. If this changes, you will be asked for consent via a cookie banner.

You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features of the site may not function properly.

5. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on DSN may include embedded content such as videos, images, or social media posts. Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the original website.

These third-party websites may:

  • Collect your data.

  • Use cookies.

  • Embed additional third-party tracking.

  • Monitor your interaction with the embedded content.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of such sites (e.g., YouTube, Twitter, Facebook) if you interact with embedded elements.

6. Who We Share Your Data With

  • We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

  • If you request a password reset, your IP address is included in the reset email.

  • Data may be shared with trusted third-party services under secure agreements, such as:

    • Spam detection services (e.g., Akismet).

    • Hosting and content delivery networks (e.g., WordPress servers).

    • Email delivery services (e.g., MailPoet, if newsletters are enabled).

These providers are required to protect your data and only process it as needed to support our services.

7. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: Retained indefinitely unless deleted manually or by request.

  • User accounts: If you register, your profile and the data you provide are stored until you delete your account. You may edit or delete your personal information at any time (except username).

  • Inactive data: Inactive accounts or media may be periodically reviewed for removal, especially in cases of abuse or inactivity.

8. What Rights You Have Over Your Data

If you have an account or have left comments, you have the right to:

  • Request an export of your personal data in a readable format.

  • Request deletion of any or all personal data we hold about you.

  • Withdraw consent (if given) for future data processing.

To request this, email admin@dsnuggets.org with the subject line “Privacy Request.” We may ask you to verify your identity before processing the request.

Please note: This does not include data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

9. Where Your Data Is Sent

  • Comments and form entries may be checked by an automated spam detection service.

  • Some of our service providers may store or process your data outside Nigeria (e.g., servers in the United States or Europe).

  • In such cases, we take steps to ensure your data is processed securely and in line with applicable privacy laws (such as the GDPR if applicable).

10. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically. When significant changes are made, we will notify users on our homepage or via email (if subscribed). You are encouraged to review this page occasionally to stay informed about how we protect your data.

Effective Date: April 30, 2025
Last Updated: July 10, 2025

At DSN (Daily Scriptural Nuggets), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the information you share with us. We only collect data necessary to provide you with a meaningful and secure experience on our website. We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

This policy outlines what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your personal information.

1. Who We Are

Our website address is https://dsnuggets.org. DSN is a Catholic initiative run by a team of priests offering daily pictorial scriptural reflections, designed to inspire and nourish the soul each morning. For privacy concerns, please contact us at:

Email: admin@dsnuggets.org
Data Controller: DSN Admin Team
Location: Nigeria (Further contact details available upon request)

2. Comments

When you leave a comment on the site:

  • We collect the data you enter in the comment form.

  • We also collect your IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.

  • An anonymized string (hash) created from your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. Their privacy policy is here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.

  • After comment approval, your profile picture (if applicable) may be visible publicly with your comment.

  • Comments are moderated for content quality and may be retained indefinitely unless removal is requested.

3. Media Uploads

If you upload images to the website:

  • Avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may extract this data.

  • Only site administrators currently have upload permissions.

  • Uploaded content may be displayed publicly depending on the context of your submission.

4. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience and remember your preferences.

  • Comment cookies: When you leave a comment, you can opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies. These last for 1 year.

  • Login cookies: Temporary cookies are set to verify if your browser accepts cookies and to remember your login and screen display preferences. These last between 1–14 days depending on your settings.

  • Publishing cookies: If you edit or publish an article, a non-personal cookie is stored to remember the post ID. This expires after 1 day.

  • Analytics/Tracking: At this time, we do not use cookies for analytics or advertising purposes. If this changes, you will be asked for consent via a cookie banner.

You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features of the site may not function properly.

5. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on DSN may include embedded content such as videos, images, or social media posts. Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the original website.

These third-party websites may:

  • Collect your data.

  • Use cookies.

  • Embed additional third-party tracking.

  • Monitor your interaction with the embedded content.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of such sites (e.g., YouTube, Twitter, Facebook) if you interact with embedded elements.

6. Who We Share Your Data With

  • We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

  • If you request a password reset, your IP address is included in the reset email.

  • Data may be shared with trusted third-party services under secure agreements, such as:

    • Spam detection services (e.g., Akismet).

    • Hosting and content delivery networks (e.g., WordPress servers).

    • Email delivery services (e.g., MailPoet, if newsletters are enabled).

These providers are required to protect your data and only process it as needed to support our services.

7. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: Retained indefinitely unless deleted manually or by request.

  • User accounts: If you register, your profile and the data you provide are stored until you delete your account. You may edit or delete your personal information at any time (except username).

  • Inactive data: Inactive accounts or media may be periodically reviewed for removal, especially in cases of abuse or inactivity.

8. What Rights You Have Over Your Data

If you have an account or have left comments, you have the right to:

  • Request an export of your personal data in a readable format.

  • Request deletion of any or all personal data we hold about you.

  • Withdraw consent (if given) for future data processing.

To request this, email admin@dsnuggets.org with the subject line “Privacy Request.” We may ask you to verify your identity before processing the request.

Please note: This does not include data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

9. Where Your Data Is Sent

  • Comments and form entries may be checked by an automated spam detection service.

  • Some of our service providers may store or process your data outside Nigeria (e.g., servers in the United States or Europe).

  • In such cases, we take steps to ensure your data is processed securely and in line with applicable privacy laws (such as the GDPR if applicable).

10. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically. When significant changes are made, we will notify users on our homepage or via email (if subscribed). You are encouraged to review this page occasionally to stay informed about how we protect your data.