Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 2025
Website: https://GraniteFortress.org
Owner: Granite Fortress Music

Granite Fortress Music (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard data when you visit our website or interact with our music and digital platforms.

1. Our Mission and Commitment

Granite Fortress Music is a Christian ministry and music project dedicated to inspiring faith and hope through original songs, videos, and devotionals. We only collect and use personal information in ways consistent with this mission, and we never sell or rent your information to third parties.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

A. Information You Provide Directly

Contact Forms or Email: When you reach out via our contact page or email, we collect your name, email address, and any message you send so we can respond to your inquiry.
Newsletter or Mailing List (optional): If you subscribe to updates or devotionals, we store your email address for communication purposes.
Donations or Store Purchases (if applicable): Payment information is processed securely by third-party payment providers (such as Stripe, PayPal, or similar services). We do not store or have access to your full credit card information.

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, basic technical data may be automatically collected, such as:

Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
IP address (anonymized where possible)
Pages viewed and time spent on the Site

This helps us improve functionality and user experience.

C. Streaming and Third-Party Platforms

When you stream or listen to our music through platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, or Pandora, those companies may collect information based on their own privacy policies. We do not control or store data collected by third-party streaming services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

Respond to messages, prayer requests, or inquiries
Send updates about new music, videos, or events (only if you opt-in)
Improve website performance and user experience
Monitor and protect the security of our Site
Comply with legal obligations

We will never use your information for purposes unrelated to these without your consent.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share limited information only in the following cases:

With service providers who assist in operating our website or sending newsletters (e.g., web hosting, email delivery).
When required by law, such as in response to valid legal requests or to protect our rights and the safety of others.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your information to advertisers or marketers.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

Improve site navigation and performance
Remember user preferences (such as display settings)
Collect anonymous analytics (through tools like Google Analytics)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the Site may not function properly without them.

6. Embedded Media and External Links

Our Site may include embedded content (e.g., Spotify or YouTube players). Viewing or interacting with embedded content behaves as if you visited those platforms directly, and their own data practices apply.

We also link to third-party sites for convenience. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or content.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

8. Your Rights

Depending on where you live (e.g., under GDPR or CCPA), you may have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal data
Withdraw consent to marketing emails at any time
Request a copy of your data in portable format
Object to processing in certain situations

To exercise these rights, please email us at [email protected].

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law.
Newsletter subscribers can unsubscribe anytime, and their information will be promptly deleted.

10. Children’s Privacy

GraniteFortress.org is a general audience website. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently received such information, we will delete it immediately.

11. International Visitors

Our Site is operated in the United States. If you access it from outside the U.S., you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States under this Policy.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect new practices or legal requirements. The “Effective Date” at the top will indicate when changes were made. Continued use of the Site after updates means you accept the revised Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📧 [email protected]
📍 Granite Fortress Music, Massachusetts, USA