Privacy Policy for Bearing-Kingdom-Fruit.com
Last Updated: 25-112025
At Bearing-Kingdom-Fruit.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with transparency, integrity, and care. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who We Are
Bearing-Kingdom-Fruit.com is a Christian blog dedicated to encouraging spiritual growth and Kingdom-centred living.
Our website address is: https://bearing-kingdom-fruit.com
Data Controller: Bearing Kingdom Fruit
Contact email: [email protected]
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
We collect only the data necessary to provide you with a secure, personal, and encouraging experience on our website.
1. Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect:
- Data shown in the comments form
- IP address and browser user agent string (for spam detection)
An anonymised string (hash) of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you use it. Their privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After your comment is approved, your profile picture (if applicable) is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
2. Media
If you upload images to the site, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site could download and extract location information from posted images.
3. Email Subscriptions
You may choose to subscribe to Bearing-Kingdom-Fruit.com to receive updates, newsletters, devotionals, or new blog posts by email.
When you subscribe, we collect:
- Your name (optional)
- Your email address
We use this data only to send you the content you have requested and to maintain your subscription preferences.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any of our emails or by contacting us directly at [email protected].
We do not share subscriber email lists with third parties, and we do not use your information for advertising or marketing unrelated to this website’s spiritual and educational content.
4. Cookies
Cookies help us improve your browsing experience. We use cookies to:
- Remember your details when you comment
- Maintain login sessions and display preferences
- Support functionality for subscriptions (such as remembering consent preferences)
- Track anonymous usage data for site improvement (if applicable)
You can delete or block cookies in your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
5. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those sites directly.
These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, or monitor your interaction with their content. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before interacting with embedded content.
Lawful Basis for Processing Data
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent: When you subscribe, post comments, or voluntarily provide your details.
- Legitimate Interest: To maintain site security, improve performance, and prevent spam.
- Legal Obligation: To retain data required by applicable law.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by emailing [email protected] or by unsubscribing from our emails.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.
Data may be shared only with:
- Service providers who assist in managing website hosting, email subscriptions, or spam detection (under data protection agreements).
- Authorities if required by law or to protect our rights and those of our users.
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments: Retained indefinitely to help approve future comments automatically.
- Subscribers: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
- Registered Users (if applicable): Retained as long as the account is active.
- Administrative, legal, or security data: Retained as required by law.
Your Rights Under GDPR and UK Data Protection Law
You have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten): Ask us to delete your data.
- Restriction: Request that we limit how your data is processed.
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct communication.
To exercise your rights, contact [email protected].
We may request identity verification before fulfilling any request.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your data protection authority:
- UK: Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) – https://ico.org.uk/
International Data Transfers
Some service providers may process data outside the UK or EEA.
In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions) are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR standards.
Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While no system is completely secure, we are committed to handling your data with care and integrity.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service such as Akismet or a similar provider. Subscription emails may be securely managed via a trusted email delivery service that complies with GDPR and UK Data Protection standards.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect legal requirements or improvements in our practices. The updated version will always be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process your data, please contact:
📧 jandjpartis@bearing-kingdom-fruit.com
🌐 https://bearing-kingdom-fruit.com
Faith-Based Values Statement
At Bearing-Kingdom-Fruit.com, we believe every person is created in the image of God and worthy of dignity, respect, and care. Our approach to privacy reflects these values—treating each individual’s information with integrity, honesty, and stewardship. We aim to operate in a way that honours God, respects your trust, and serves our readers with grace and transparency.
Terms and Conditions
All Bible references are from the NKJV unless specified otherwise.
All articles may only be reproduced, in print or on the internet, if the author’s name and website address are included at the end of the article.
Thank You!
