Welcome to SDA Kinship's website. By using this site, you agree to the terms outlined below. Please read them carefully.

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Who We Are
This website is operated by Seventh-day Adventist Kinship International, Inc. We support LGBTQ+ current and former Adventists, allies and their families. If you have any questions, contact us at info@sdakinship.org.

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2. Personal Data and Privacy
We collect and process personal information you provide through forms, emails, and site interactions. This may include your name, email address, phone number, pronouns, country of residence, and other details you choose to share.

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We only use this data for the purpose you provided it—for example, to communicate with you, respond to inquiries, process membership, or share updates related to Kinship events and news.

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We do not sell or share your information with third parties unless it is required for essential services (e.g., newsletter tools or secure form processors), and only when those third parties meet required data protection standards.

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For details on how we collect, store, and use your information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

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3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Your consent (e.g., when you check a box to agree)

• A legitimate interest in supporting our members or responding to inquiries

• Compliance with legal obligations

• You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

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4. Your Rights
Under data protection laws including the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request corrections or updates

• Request deletion of your data

• Restrict or object to how we process your data

• Request a copy of your data in portable format

To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@sdakinship.org.

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5. Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies to analyze website traffic or enhance your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or use the cookie consent banner when you first visit our site.

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6. Data Storage and Retention
We keep your personal data only for as long as it is needed to fulfill the purpose you provided it. If you request deletion, we will remove your data from our records, unless we are required to retain it by law.

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7. Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your data, including encryption and access control, to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.

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8. Updates
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.