Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 23, 2026
The RasTafari TV Network (“RTV”) is a cultural preservation initiative operated by SITEMEDIA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving history, faith, culture, education, and heritage.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your information when you visit or use Rastafari.TV.
By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Username
- Profile information
- Biography
- Organization name
- Social media links
- Articles, photographs, videos, audio, and other content you submit
- Comments and community interactions
- Membership and donation information
We also automatically collect limited technical information such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Date and time of access
- Cookies and analytics data
How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used to:
- Operate and improve the RTV platform
- Create and manage your member account
- Process memberships and donations
- Publish content you voluntarily submit
- Preserve archival materials
- Communicate news, updates, and member information
- Respond to inquiries
- Improve security and prevent abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
Community Archive
Rastafari TV serves as a permanent cultural archive.
Content voluntarily submitted for publication or archival purposes may be preserved indefinitely as part of the historical record, even if your membership later ends or your public profile changes.
Where appropriate, archival records may be retained to preserve the historical integrity of the collection.
Public Information
Information you choose to publish—including your author name, biography, profile image, articles, comments, playlists, podcasts, or other submissions—may be publicly visible.
Please submit only information you are comfortable making public.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in
- Remember your preferences
- Improve website performance
- Analyze website usage
- Enhance your experience
You may disable cookies in your browser, although some features may not function properly.
Analytics
We may use website analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site and to improve our services.
Analytics data is generally aggregated and does not personally identify individual users.
Email Communications
We may send:
- Membership information
- Community updates
- Event announcements
- Educational content
- Newsletters
- Important administrative notices
You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time. Administrative emails related to your account or membership may still be sent when necessary.
Sharing Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information only:
- With trusted service providers who help operate the website
- When required by law
- To protect our rights or the safety of others
- As necessary to process payments or memberships
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your information.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Copyright and Intellectual Property
You retain ownership of your original work unless otherwise agreed.
By submitting content, you grant RasTafari TV Network and SITEMEDIA the rights described in our Terms & Conditions for archival, educational, preservation, research, and nonprofit purposes.
Children’s Privacy
The main RasTafari.TV website is not intended for children under the age of 13.
Our LIJ Youth Network portal is intended for children 13 and under.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental consent where required by law.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may request to:
- Access your personal information
- Update your account information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete information that is not required for archival, legal, or operational purposes
- Close your account
Some archival materials may continue to be preserved as part of the permanent historical record.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.
Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
RasTafari TV Network
A Cultural Preservation Initiative of SITEMEDIA
Website: https://rastafari.tv
Email: info@rastafari.tv
Our Commitment
Our belief is cultural heritage belongs to humanity. Every reasonable effort is made to safeguard the information entrusted to us while preserving authentic history, protecting community contributions, and ensuring this archive remains a trusted resource for generations to come.