Privacy Policy for The Church of the One Wheel

Last updated: 23 November 2025

The Church of the One Wheel (“we”, “us”, “our”) is operated by Rogue Star Media, a fictitious business name used for online publishing and creative projects. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit or use https://thechurchoftheonewheel.com (the “Site”).

If you have any questions, contact us at:

Email: theone@thechurchoftheonewheel.com

1. Information We Collect

We may collect:

Information you provide
- When you contact us by email or through forms
- When you make a purchase or donation via linked shops or payment providers
This may include your name, email address, payment-related details (processed by third parties), and any information you include in your message.
Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, your browser or device automatically sends us data such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device and operating system
- Referring/exit pages
- Pages visited and time spent
- Date and time of your visit
This information is collected via cookies and similar technologies.
Information from third-party services
Third parties (for example, analytics tools, ad networks, ecommerce and payment providers) may collect or receive information when you interact with the Site, view ads, or make purchases.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
Show our content (including sermons and blog posts)
Display and measure advertising
Process orders and donations through third-party providers
Respond to your messages and support requests
Monitor Site performance, security, and usage
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data.

3. Cookies and Google AdSense

3.1 Cookies

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember basic preferences (such as cookie consent choices)
Understand how visitors use the Site
Display and measure advertising

You can control cookies through your browser settings (for example, by blocking or deleting cookies). Some features of the Site may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

3.2 Google AdSense and personalised ads

We use Google AdSense to display advertising on the Site.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies and similar technologies to show ads based on your visits to this and other websites.
Google may use advertising cookies to enable it and its partners to serve ads based on your activity on this Site and across the internet.

You can:

Manage your ad personalisation settings via Google Ads Settings:
https://adssettings.google.com
Learn more about how Google uses information from sites and apps that use its services:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
Opt out of some third-party vendors’ personalised advertising via:
https://www.aboutads.info

If you are in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, we only use cookies that require consent (including for personalised ads where applicable) after you have provided consent via a cookie banner or similar mechanism.

We may also use other analytics or advertising partners, who may set their own cookies and have their own privacy policies and opt-out options.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share information with:

Service providers and vendors that help us operate the Site, process payments and orders, deliver analytics, and provide advertising.
Analytics and ad partners, such as Google, to display and measure ads and understand Site usage.
Authorities or legal bodies where required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
A successor entity, in the event of a reorganisation or similar change, subject to this Privacy Policy or a similar level of protection.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

5. Data Retention and Security

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary to:

Provide the Site and related services
Fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy
Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:

Access to the personal data we hold about you
Correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Deletion of your personal data
Restriction or objection to certain types of processing
Data portability
Withdrawal of consent, where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights or ask questions, contact us at theone@thechurchoftheonewheel.com.
You may also control cookies via your browser and manage ad personalisation via Google Ads Settings and industry opt-out tools such as https://www.aboutads.info.

If you are in the EEA or UK, you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or under the minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of the Site after changes become effective means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact: