Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

The Kingdom Standard ("we," "our," or "us") is a faith-based media and personal development brand dedicated to helping men build lives of discipline, character, and purpose rooted in God's design. We are headquartered in Venice, Florida, and operate under the ownership of Alex Yelfimov. Our website is located at thekingdomstandard.net. For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at kingdomstandard@outlook.com.

2. Information We Collect

A. Newsletter & Email Subscribers

When you subscribe to The Kingdom Dispatch or any of our email lists, we collect:

• Your email address
• Your first name (if provided)
• Date and time of subscription
• IP address at the time of sign-up (for spam prevention)
• Email engagement data — opens, clicks, unsubscribes

Email subscriptions are managed through Beehiiv, our email service provider. By subscribing, you also agree to Beehiiv's privacy practices. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email, or by emailing us directly.

B. Account Registration

When you create a membership account, we collect:

• Full name and email address
• Password (stored in encrypted form — we never see your plain-text password)
• Membership tier and subscription status
• Account creation date and last login

C. Membership & Payment Information

When you purchase a membership or product, payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your full credit card number, CVV, or bank account details on our servers. Stripe may retain billing information in accordance with their own privacy policy. We receive and store:

• Transaction ID and payment status
• Membership tier purchased
• Billing name and email (as provided to Stripe)

D. Member Activity Data

For active members using the Discipline Tracker and member portal, we collect:

• Daily check-in submissions and pillar scores
• Journal entries you voluntarily create
• Progress metrics and streak data

This data is stored in our secure database (powered by Supabase) and is used solely to provide your member experience. We do not analyze, share, or sell your journal entries or personal check-in data.

E. Technical & Usage Data

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referring URL

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send you The Kingdom Dispatch newsletter and email communications you've opted into
• Provide and maintain your membership account and services
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Track your progress in the Discipline Tracker
• Send transactional emails (account confirmations, receipts, password resets)
• Improve our website, content, and services
• Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized access
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations

We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making that has legal or significant effects on you.

4. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or create an account, you may receive:

• The Kingdom Dispatch — our editorial newsletter with faith, discipline, and leadership content
• Membership updates — content drops, new resources, community announcements
• Transactional emails — receipts, account notices, password resets

You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking "Unsubscribe" in any email or by emailing kingdomstandard@outlook.com. Transactional emails (receipts, security notices) cannot be opted out of while you hold an active account.

CAN-SPAM Act Compliance: Our commercial emails include our physical mailing address, a clear identification that the message is an advertisement (where applicable), and a working unsubscribe mechanism honored within 10 business days.

5. Third-Party Service Providers

We work with the following third-party services that may process your data on our behalf:

• Beehiiv — email newsletter platform (Privacy Policy)
• Stripe — payment processing (Privacy Policy)
• Supabase — database and user authentication (Privacy Policy)
• Netlify — website hosting (Privacy Policy)

These providers are contractually required to handle your data securely and only for the purposes of providing services to us. We do not permit them to sell your data.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your login session and preferences
• Remember your newsletter dismissal choices
• Analyze website traffic (aggregate, non-personal data)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the site (such as member login) may not function properly without them. We do not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide services and comply with our legal obligations:

• Newsletter subscribers: Retained until you unsubscribe and request deletion
• Member accounts: Retained for the duration of your membership plus 2 years, unless you request earlier deletion
• Payment records: Retained for 7 years as required by tax and financial regulations
• Member activity data (journal, check-ins): Retained until account deletion is requested

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Delete your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at kingdomstandard@outlook.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement industry-standard measures including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit
• Encrypted password storage (passwords are hashed, never stored in plain text)
• Access controls limiting who can view sensitive data
• Secure, trusted third-party infrastructure (Supabase, Stripe, Netlify)

No system is 100% secure. In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you as required by applicable law.

10. Children's Privacy

The Kingdom Standard is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately at kingdomstandard@outlook.com and we will delete it promptly.

11. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our website may contain links to external websites (including Skool, Stripe checkout pages, and social media platforms). These sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. For material changes, we will notify active members by email. Continued use of our services after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Note: This Privacy Policy was prepared for general informational and compliance purposes. It is not a substitute for legal advice. We recommend consulting a licensed attorney if you have specific legal questions about data privacy compliance.