Radio Judah Effective Date: September 30, 2026 Last Updated: September 30, 2026
1. Introduction
Radio Judah ("Radio Judah," "we," "us," or "our") is a global Christian broadcasting platform delivering gospel music, teaching, devotionals, and prayer content through our website at https://radiojudah.org (the "Website") and our mobile applications for Android and iOS (the "App"). Together, these are the "Services."
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, how long we keep it, and the choices and rights you have. By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read this Policy. If you do not agree with it, please do not use the Services.
Data Controller - Email: info@radiojudah.org Telephone: +44 7300 828129
2. Information We Collect
4.1 Information You Provide to Us
Category Examples When you provide it
Contact details Name, email address, phone number, country/city Contact form, advertising enquiries, newsletter sign-up
Newsletter data Email address, subscription preferences Subscribing to updates and devotionals
Prayer Wall submissions Prayer requests, name or alias, any personal circumstances you choose to share Posting on the Prayer Wall
Testimonials Your story, name, city/location, photo (if supplied) Submitting a testimonial
Donation information Name, email, donation amount, transaction reference, billing details Donating via the Website or App
Advertising enquiries Business name, contact person, campaign details Advertise With Us page
Correspondence Messages, feedback, survey responses, and our replies Contacting us
Account data (if applicable) Username, password (stored in hashed form), profile preferences Creating an account
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
Device and technical data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device model, language, screen resolution, and unique device or advertising identifiers (App).
Usage data: Pages and stations viewed, pages visited, listening sessions and duration, stations selected, referring and exit pages, clicks, and timestamps.
Approximate location: Country, region, or city derived from your IP address. We do not collect precise GPS location without your explicit permission.
Streaming data: Information needed to deliver audio streams, such as connection quality, buffering events, and listener counts.
Cookies and similar technologies: See Section 7.
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from payment processors (confirmation of payment status, but not full card details), social media platforms when you interact with our pages or log in through them, analytics providers, and advertising partners.
2.4 Sensitive Information and Religious Belief
Because Radio Judah is a faith-based platform, some content you choose to share, such as prayer requests and testimonials, may reveal your religious beliefs, health conditions, family circumstances, or other sensitive matters. Under laws such as the UK GDPR and EU GDPR, this may be "special category" data.
Please think carefully before sharing sensitive details publicly. Prayer Wall posts and testimonials may be visible to other visitors. We process this information only on the basis of your explicit consent, which you can withdraw (see Section 11). We encourage you to use a first name or alias and to avoid including full names, addresses, or the details of other people.
3. How We Use Your Information
Purpose Legal basis (UK/EU GDPR)
Deliver live radio streams, devotionals, schedules, and other content Performance of a contract / legitimate interests
Operate the Prayer Wall and publish testimonials Consent (including explicit consent for sensitive data)
Process donations, issue receipts, and meet accounting obligations Performance of a contract; legal obligation
Send newsletters, devotionals, and updates Consent (you can unsubscribe at any time)
Respond to enquiries and provide support Legitimate interests; performance of a contract
Handle advertising and sponsorship enquiries Legitimate interests; pre-contractual steps
Analyse usage to improve stations, content, and performance Legitimate interests; consent where required for cookies
Maintain security, prevent fraud, abuse, and spam Legitimate interests; legal obligation
Moderate user-submitted content Legitimate interests
Comply with legal, regulatory, and broadcasting requirements Legal obligation
We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
4. Donations and Payments
Donations are processed by third-party payment providers, including Stripe and PayPal. When you donate, your payment details are entered directly into the provider's secure environment. Radio Judah does not store your full card number, CVV, or PayPal login credentials. We receive only limited information, such as your name, email, donation amount, date, and a transaction reference.
Your use of these providers is governed by their own privacy policies:
Stripe: https://stripe.com/privacy
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/privacy
We keep donation records for the period required by tax, accounting, and charity or nonprofit regulations (see Section 9).
5. Public Content: Prayer Wall, Testimonials, and Comments
Content you submit to the Prayer Wall, Testimonials, blog comments, or similar features may be displayed publicly and may be indexed by search engines or copied by others. We cannot control how third parties use public content.
You may ask us at any time to edit or remove your submission by emailing info@radiojudah.org. We will act on your request promptly, though we cannot guarantee removal of copies made by third parties or cached by search engines. We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove content that violates our Terms of Service.
6. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We share it only as described below.
Service providers (processors). Trusted companies that act on our instructions, including hosting and cloud infrastructure, streaming and content delivery networks, email and newsletter delivery, payment processing (Stripe, PayPal), analytics, security, and customer support tools. They are bound by contractual obligations to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide us.
App stores. Apple (App Store) and Google (Google Play) process information when you download or use the App, under their own policies.
Social media platforms. If you interact with our Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, or YouTube pages, or use share buttons or embedded content, those platforms may collect data about you under their own privacy policies.
Advertising and sponsorship partners. If we display third-party advertising, partners may use cookies or device identifiers to serve ads. Where required, we request your consent first. We do not give advertisers your name or contact details without your permission.
Legal and safety reasons. We may disclose information where required by law, court order, or government request, or where necessary to protect the rights, safety, and property of Radio Judah, our users, or the public, or to investigate fraud or abuse.
Business transfers. If we merge with, are acquired by, or transfer assets to another organisation, your data may be transferred, subject to this Policy or notice to you of any material change.
With your consent. We may share information for any other purpose where you have asked or agreed to it.
7. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, local storage, and similar technologies to:
Essential cookies: Keep the Website secure and functioning (for example, session management and security tokens that protect forms from cross-site request forgery). These cannot be switched off.
Preference cookies: Remember settings such as your selected station or volume.
Analytics cookies: Understand how visitors use the Services so we can improve them.
Advertising and social media cookies: Deliver relevant ads and enable social sharing features, where used.
Where required by law (for example, in the UK, EU, and EEA), we request your consent before setting non-essential cookies. You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings or our cookie banner or preference tool. Blocking some cookies may affect the functionality of the Services. To opt out of interest-based advertising, you can also visit https://www.youronlinechoices.com (Europe) or https://optout.aboutads.info (US).
Where you enable "Do Not Track" or Global Privacy Control signals, we will honour them where legally required.
8. Mobile Application
When you use our App, we may collect device identifiers, operating system version, crash and performance data, and usage data as described above. The App may request permissions, such as notifications or network access, to function. You can manage permissions in your device settings at any time. You can stop all collection through the App by uninstalling it.
9. Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer period is required or permitted by law.
Data Typical retention
Newsletter subscription Until you unsubscribe, then a minimal suppression record to honour your opt-out
Contact and advertising enquiries Up to 24 months after the last communication
Prayer Wall and testimonials Until you request removal or we remove the content
Donation and transaction records Up to 7 years to meet tax and accounting obligations
Server logs and analytics data Generally up to 26 months
Account data For the life of the account plus a reasonable period afterwards
When data is no longer needed, we delete or anonymise it securely.
10. International Data Transfers
Radio Judah serves listeners in many countries. Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your own, including countries that may not offer the same level of data protection. Where we transfer personal data from the UK, EU, or EEA to other countries, we use appropriate safeguards, such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement or Addendum, the EU Standard Contractual Clauses, or adequacy decisions. You may contact us for details of the safeguards in place.
11. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have some or all of the following rights:
Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: Ask us to delete your data in certain circumstances.
Restriction: Ask us to limit how we use your data.
Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
Complaint: Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
How to exercise your rights: Email info@radiojudah.org with the subject line "Privacy Request." We may need to verify your identity before responding, and we will reply within one month (or the period required by your local law). We do not charge a fee unless a request is clearly unfounded or excessive.
Unsubscribing from emails: Use the unsubscribe link in any email or contact us directly.
11.1 United Kingdom, European Union, and EEA Residents
You have the rights above under the UK GDPR, the EU GDPR, and the Data Protection Act 2018. You may complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ico.org.uk) or to your local supervisory authority.
11.2 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, used, disclosed, and sold or shared; to delete and correct their information; to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information; to limit the use of sensitive personal information; and to not be discriminated against for exercising these rights. Radio Judah does not sell personal information for monetary consideration. To the extent any advertising or analytics cookies constitute a "sale" or "sharing," you may opt out through our cookie preferences or by contacting us. You may use an authorised agent to submit requests on your behalf.
11.3 Other US States
Residents of other US states with comprehensive privacy laws (such as Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Texas, and others) may have similar rights of access, correction, deletion, portability, and opt-out of targeted advertising and sales. You may also appeal a decision on your request by contacting us.
11.4 Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, and Other Jurisdictions
Given our global audience, we aim to respect applicable laws such as the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, Ghana's Data Protection Act, Kenya's Data Protection Act, and South Africa's POPIA. You may exercise equivalent rights by contacting us as described above.
12. Children's Privacy
Our Services are intended for a general audience and are not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 where local law sets a higher age of digital consent). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children below that age without verifiable parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has given us personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly. Users under 18 should obtain the permission of a parent or guardian before making donations or posting personal stories.
13. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful loss, misuse, unauthorised access, alteration, and disclosure. These include encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS), access controls, secure password hashing, CSRF protection, regular software updates, and limiting access to personnel who need it.
No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. If a data breach occurs that is likely to put your rights at risk, we will notify you and the relevant authorities as required by law.
14. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content
Our Services contain links to and embedded content from third parties, including social media, YouTube videos, app stores, and partner or advertiser websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
15. Marketing Communications
With your consent, we send newsletters, devotionals, station and programme updates, and fundraising or campaign messages. You can opt out at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email or contacting us. Opting out of marketing will not stop essential service messages, such as donation receipts or responses to your enquiries.
16. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will post the revised version on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. For material changes, we will provide additional notice, such as a banner on the Website or an email to subscribers. Please review this page periodically.
17. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Radio Judah Email: info@radiojudah.org Telephone: +44 7300 828129 Website: https://radiojudah.org/contact
Data Protection Contact / Representative with the number above
This Privacy Policy should be read together with our Terms of Service
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