Last revised: 09/17/2025
Introduction
truththatmatters.net is operated by Southern Evangelical Seminary (“SES,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our WordPress website. By using the site, you consent to the practices described below.
Information you voluntarily provide: name, email address, comments, form submissions, newsletter sign-ups, and other content you choose to share.
Automatically collected data: IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, time-zone settings, and usage details captured through cookies and similar technologies.
Analytics data from Google Analytics, including anonymized IP addresses, session duration, and user interactions.
Marketing and conversion data from the Facebook Pixel, such as page views, ad clicks, and actions taken after viewing ads.
Information from third-party sources (e.g., social media profiles) when you interact with embedded content or social login features.
Operate, maintain, and improve the website and its content.
Monitor site performance, troubleshoot issues, and analyze trends.
Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and personalize advertising.
Respond to comments, questions, and support requests.
Send newsletters or other communications you opt in to receive.
Enforce our terms of service and protect against fraud, abuse, or security threats.
Comply with legal obligations.
We use first-party and third-party cookies, web beacons, and pixels to collect and store information. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or via the cookie consent banner displayed on our site. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors engage with the site. Google Analytics collects information such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and links clicked. IP addresses are anonymized before storage and processing. Google provides an opt-out browser add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
The Facebook Pixel tracks conversions and enables us to serve interest-based advertisements on Facebook and Instagram. Facebook may link this data to your Facebook account under their own Privacy Policy. You can manage your ad preferences at https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences.
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data under these legal bases:
Your consent.
Performance of a contract.
Compliance with legal obligations.
Our legitimate interests, such as improving the site and marketing our content, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your data.
Object to or restrict our processing.
Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing.
Receive a copy of your data in a portable format.
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
If you are a California resident, you may request:
Disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information collected.
Deletion of your personal information.
Opt-out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information as defined by California law.
We do not knowingly sell personal information, but the Facebook Pixel may constitute “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising. Use the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in our cookie banner or email us to exercise your rights.
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
We use industry-standard technical and organizational measures—including HTTPS, firewall protection, regular software updates, and limited access controls—to safeguard your data. No Internet transmission is completely secure; use the site at your own risk.
Our site may contain links to external sites we do not control. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Review their policies before providing any personal information.
Our content is intended for a general audience and not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes are posted signifies acceptance of the updated policy.
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact:
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Southern Evangelical Seminary, 1965 Cinema Dr, Rock Hill, SC 29730
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