Last Updated: November 13, 2025
Effective Date: November 13, 2025
BurrowTV, operated by Shield of Souls Assembly, recognizes that privacy is a sacred natural right that predates any governmental or corporate framework. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, protect, and respect your personal information in accordance with natural law principles, constitutional protections, and the highest standards of ethical conduct.
BurrowTV's Relationship to Shield of Souls Assembly: BurrowTV operates as a distinct member entity within Shield of Souls Assembly, created by a member and consecrated to service of humanity through truth-sharing and education. Under natural law principles:
Stewardship, Not Ownership: BurrowTV functions under a stewardship model wherein the platform serves as a "bondservant" to the community, represented by Shield of Souls Assembly. For secular legal purposes where "ownership" designation is required, Shield of Souls Assembly may be recognized as holding such title.
Service Mission: BurrowTV exists for the betterment of fellow souls, not commercial gain. We do not operate for profit, advertising revenue, or data monetization. Our purpose is service to humanity.
Shared Values: BurrowTV reflects the same foundational values, natural law principles, and spiritual mission as Shield of Souls Assembly—including unwavering commitment to privacy as a sacred right.
We operate as a private assembly sharing knowledge and truth in the spirit of free inquiry and open discourse. Your privacy is foundational to this mission. Unlike commercial platforms that commodify user data, we do not harvest, mine, profile, or commercialize your information. We do not participate in surveillance systems or share your data with government or corporate entities except as absolutely necessary to provide the services you voluntarily request.
Your participation with BurrowTV is entirely voluntary. You may engage anonymously, with minimal information, or not at all. You retain full control over your personal information and may withdraw or correct it at any time.
This Privacy Policy is enacted under natural law and private contract, not as consent to statutory "privacy regulations" or commercial data practices that violate fundamental rights. By using BurrowTV, you acknowledge:
Shield of Souls Assembly operates under principles of natural law and constitutional limitations on governmental power. All information held by BurrowTV is maintained in private capacity and is not subject to commercial data regulations or government surveillance mandates that violate natural rights and constitutional protections.
We explicitly do not consent to any statutory, corporate, or governmental jurisdiction that exceeds constitutional boundaries or violates natural law principles. Any demands for user information must be: - Supported by valid legal process meeting constitutional standards - Narrowly tailored to specific legitimate purposes - Subject to challenge and judicial review - Provided with notice to affected users whenever legally possible
We will resist overbroad or unconstitutional demands for user information and will notify users of such demands whenever legally permitted.
This Privacy Policy is guided by established legal maxims:
Users may withdraw consent at any time
"Invito beneficium non datur" (A benefit is not conferred on one who is unwilling)
All participation is voluntary and user-controlled
"Ubi jus, ibi remedium" (Where there is a right, there is a remedy)
Access, correction, and deletion rights are honored
"Actori incumbit onus probandi" (The burden of proof lies on the plaintiff)
We do not presume government or corporate authority to access user information
"Potestas stricte interpretatur" (Power should be strictly interpreted)
The right to privacy is founded in constitutional protections:
Fourth Amendment: "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated..." - Protects privacy of personal information from unreasonable government intrusion - Requires particularity and probable cause for information searches
Fifth Amendment: "No person shall be... deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law..." - Privacy rights cannot be deprived without due process - Protects against compelled self-incrimination through data disclosure
Ninth Amendment: "The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people." - Recognizes privacy as an unenumerated right retained by the people - Privacy rights exist independent of explicit constitutional enumeration
Fourteenth Amendment: Due process and equal protection provisions extend privacy protections to state actions.
The Founders recognized privacy as essential to liberty:
Federalist No. 46 (James Madison):
"The ultimate authority, wherever the derivative may be found, resides in the people alone."
Privacy authority resides with individuals, not governments or corporations. Users are sovereign over their own information.
Federalist No. 51 (James Madison):
"Justice is the end of government. It is the end of civil society."
Surveillance and data exploitation are antithetical to justice. Privacy practices must serve justice, not commercial or governmental interests.
Federalist No. 62 (Madison/Hamilton):
"It will be of little avail to the people that the laws are made by men of their own choice if the laws be so voluminous that they cannot be read, or so incoherent that they cannot be understood."
Privacy policies must be clear, comprehensible, and knowable. This policy is written in plain language accessible to ordinary users.
Federalist No. 84 (Alexander Hamilton):
"The Constitution is itself, in every rational sense, and to every useful purpose, A BILL OF RIGHTS."
Constitutional protections are inherent, not granted. Privacy rights existed before government formation and continue regardless of statutory schemes.
This Privacy Policy is informed by Supreme Court precedent:
Hale v. Henkel, 201 U.S. 43 (1906):
"The individual may stand upon his constitutional rights as a citizen. He is entitled to carry on his private business in his own way... He owes nothing to the public so long as he does not trespass upon their rights."
Individuals retain privacy rights in their personal affairs and owe no obligation to surrender information absent compelling justification.
Yick Wo v. Hopkins, 118 U.S. 356 (1886):
"Sovereignty itself remains with the people."
Data sovereignty resides with users, not with platforms, governments, or corporations.
United States v. United States District Court, 407 U.S. 297 (1972):
"The Fourth Amendment freedoms cannot properly be guaranteed if domestic security surveillances may be conducted solely within the discretion of the Executive Branch."
Privacy protections cannot be overridden by security claims or governmental discretion without judicial oversight and constitutional compliance.
Ex parte Milligan, 71 U.S. 2 (1866):
"The Constitution of the United States is a law for rulers and people, equally in war and in peace, and covers with the shield of its protection all classes of men, at all times and under all circumstances."
Privacy protections apply at all times and cannot be suspended during emergencies or national security claims.
Boddie v. Connecticut, 401 U.S. 371 (1971): Access to services (including digital platforms) cannot be conditioned on surrender of fundamental rights. Privacy rights cannot be the price of platform participation.
Our commitment to privacy is informed by timeless moral principles:
Romans 13:4: Authority exists to serve the good, not to violate privacy or misuse trust.
Isaiah 10:1-2: Condemnation of systems that use oppressive practices to exploit personal information.
Psalm 62:10: Warning against systems that profit from oppression or surveillance.
Ecclesiastes 5:8: Recognition that accountability structures must honor privacy and natural rights.
Proverbs 31:8-9: Obligation to protect those vulnerable to exploitation, including data exploitation.
Ultra Vires Doctrine: Actions beyond lawful authority are void. We do not recognize governmental or corporate claims to user data that exceed constitutional limits.
Void for Vagueness Doctrine: Privacy policies must be clear and knowable. Ambiguous or incomprehensible policies violate due process.
Void Ab Initio Doctrine: Data collection without proper consent is void from inception and creates no rights or obligations.
Due Process Doctrine: Users cannot be deprived of privacy rights without procedural fairness and substantive justification.
COMMUNITY MEMBER FRAMEWORK 1. Information We Collect 2. How We Use Information 3. Information Sharing and Disclosure 4. Data Security 5. Data Retention 6. Your Privacy Rights 7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies 8. Children's Privacy 9. Third-Party Services 10. International Users 11. Changes to This Policy 12. Legal Compliance and Government Requests 13. Consent and Voluntary Participation 14. Dispute Resolution 15. Contact Information
When you create an account on BurrowTV, you become a Community Member of Shield of Souls Assembly. This distinction is fundamental to how we handle your privacy:
Private Membership Association: - You are joining a private assembly exercising First Amendment rights - All interactions are private association business, not commercial transactions - Information shared within the Assembly is protected under associational privacy rights - Not subject to commercial consumer protection frameworks (FTC jurisdiction)
What This Means for Your Privacy: 1. No Commercial Exploitation: You are not a "consumer" or "product" - you are a fellow Community Member 2. Protected Association: Private membership association communications and information receive constitutional protection 3. Genuine Community: We exist to serve the betterment of souls, not to monetize data or sell attention 4. Shared Mission: You become part of an Assembly dedicated to truth, education, and natural law principles
Voluntary Participation: - All participation is entirely voluntary - You may engage anonymously with publicly available content without membership - Creating account/becoming Community Member is your choice - You may withdraw from membership at any time
Community Member Rights Include: - All privacy rights outlined in this policy - First Amendment associational privacy protections - Natural law privacy rights that predate any governmental framework - Right to minimal data collection and maximum privacy protection - Right to honest assessment of capabilities and limitations
This framework transforms the relationship from commercial platform/consumer to private assembly/member, fundamentally changing jurisdictional and privacy implications.
We maintain a principle of data minimization and collect only information necessary to provide requested services.
Account Information (for full platform features launching Christmas 2025): - Name or username (may be alias or pseudonym) - Email address - Password (encrypted and never stored in plain text) - Optional profile information (avatar, bio, preferences)
Communication Information: - Messages you send to us through contact forms or email - Feedback, questions, or comments you provide - Support requests and correspondence
Payment Information (if applicable for premium features): - Processed through third-party payment processors - We do not store full credit card numbers or sensitive payment data - Only transaction records necessary for accounting
Voluntary Disclosures: - Information you choose to include in public profiles or comments - Content you upload or share (if platform allows user-generated content)
Important: You are never required to provide more information than necessary. You may always inquire what information is truly needed for specific services.
Minimal Technical Information (essential for service operation only): - Device type and browser type (for compatibility purposes only) - Operating system information - General geographic location (country/region level, not precise location) - Access times and dates - Session data (temporary, for security and functionality)
Critical Distinction - Operational vs. Commercial Data: - What We Collect: Only technical data inherent to software operation that is necessary for the service to function (session tokens, security logs, basic technical parameters) - Location of Data: This operational data exists within the software infrastructure itself and is not stored for commercial purposes, profiling, or user-facing access - Intent: We are not actively trying to store any data beyond what is strictly necessary for the app to work
We Do NOT Collect: - Precise geolocation data - Detailed browsing history outside our platform - Behavioral tracking across devices or websites - Biometric data - Social media tracking or cross-platform profiles - Advertising identifiers or profiles - Commercial or marketing data - Data for profiling, resale, or monetization
Policy Number One: Data Minimization
BurrowTV operates under a foundational principle of radical data minimization:
Intent: We are not actively trying to store any data beyond what is strictly necessary for service operation and user-requested functionality.
Need-Based Collection Only: Data is collected only when necessary for:
Technical functionality and troubleshooting
Purpose Limitation: Any data we obtain is used exclusively for app functionality and service provision. It is:
NEVER used to create commercial user profiles
Operational Data is Technical, Not Personal: Minimal technical data required for the software to function (like session cookies or security logs) is:
Not aggregated for commercial purposes
Transparency: What you see in your account settings is what we have. There are no hidden databases, behavioral profiles, or extensive data collections.
Result: Unlike commercial platforms with massive data warehouses, we maintain only the minimal information necessary for you to use the service. Your privacy is protected by design—because we simply don't collect the data in the first place.
You may browse BurrowTV without providing any personal information whatsoever. Viewing publicly available content does not require account creation or personal data disclosure. We respect your right to anonymous access.
Any information you provide is used exclusively for legitimate purposes directly related to platform operation:
Respond to your requests and communications
Account Management:
Remember your preferences and settings
Communication:
Provide updates about platform developments (with consent)
Platform Improvement:
Develop new features based on user needs
Security:
Absolute Prohibitions - Data Will NEVER Be Used For: - Advertising or marketing (we do not sell ads or user attention) - Behavioral profiling or prediction (we do not build psychological profiles) - Data brokering or resale (we do not sell, rent, lease, or trade user data) - Cross-platform tracking (we do not track users across the internet) - Government surveillance partnerships (we do not voluntarily participate in mass surveillance) - Social credit scoring (we do not rate or rank users based on behavior) - Predictive policing or pre-crime systems (we do not provide data for such purposes) - Commercial monetization of user data (your data is not a product) - Third-party data enrichment (we do not augment profiles with external data)
Purpose Limitation Guarantee: Any data we collect is used strictly and exclusively for app functionality and service provision. No exceptions. No hidden uses. No secondary purposes.
We may analyze limited aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify individual users to: - Understand overall platform usage trends (e.g., peak usage times) - Improve technical performance and troubleshoot issues - Report general statistics (e.g., "BurrowTV has X users in Y country")
Critical Limitations: - Such data is truly anonymized and cannot be reverse-engineered to identify individuals - Aggregation is minimal and serves only operational improvement - This is NOT behavioral profiling or commercial analytics - Data is never combined with external sources to re-identify users
We do not sell, rent, lease, trade, or barter your personal information to anyone—government, corporate, or private entity.
With Your Explicit Consent: We share your information only when you explicitly authorize us to do so.
Service Providers: We may share limited information with trusted third-party service providers who: - Provide essential platform infrastructure (hosting, content delivery, email services) - Operate under strict confidentiality agreements - Use information only for specified purposes - Meet our security and privacy standards - Examples: Cloud hosting providers, email service providers, payment processors
Legal Obligations: We may disclose information when: - Compelled by valid, constitutionally sound legal process (subpoena, court order) - Required by law to prevent imminent physical harm - Necessary to enforce our Terms of Service through proper legal channels - Only after providing notice to affected users whenever legally possible - Only the minimum information necessary to comply with the specific demand
Business Transfers: In the unlikely event of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets: - Users will be notified of any ownership change - Privacy protections will remain in effect - Users will have opportunity to delete accounts before transfer
When legally permitted, we will: - Notify users of government requests for their information - Challenge overbroad or unconstitutional requests - Publish transparency reports detailing the nature and frequency of government requests - Advocate for user privacy rights in legal proceedings - Seek judicial review of questionable demands
Legal Resistance Commitment:
We will fight every data request to the absolute limit of our capacity: - Challenge jurisdiction before complying - Demand warrants, not administrative requests - Require specific identification of legal authority - Exhaust all legal remedies before disclosure - Notify affected Community Members if legally permitted
We Stop Only When: 1. Court order we cannot legally challenge further 2. Physical safety of team members is directly threatened 3. Continued resistance would destroy the platform entirely (and even then, we will seriously consider it)
What We Do NOT Do: - Voluntarily cooperate with data requests without legal compulsion - Accept administrative demands as automatically legitimate - Comply with requests lacking proper constitutional authority - Presume government jurisdiction without proof
We recognize that governments must prove jurisdiction and authority to access user information, consistent with McNutt v. General Motors Acceptance Corp., 298 U.S. 178 (1936).
Critical Distinction - BurrowTV Does NOT Process Payments:
All payment processing for any future premium features is handled through separate business entities that are Community Members of Shield of Souls Assembly. BurrowTV itself receives NO direct payments from users.
Important Facts: - Payments (if any) are processed through member-operated business entities - Any contributions support the Assembly's mission - BurrowTV and payment processing entities are completely separate - Any claim connecting BurrowTV directly to payment processing is FALSE
Notice to Payment Processors and Financial Institutions:
If any payment processor, credit card company, or financial institution takes adverse action based on a false connection between BurrowTV and payment processing:
You Are Hereby Notified That: 1. BurrowTV receives NO direct payments 2. Payment processing occurs through separate entities 3. Any connection claimed between BurrowTV and payments processed is factually FALSE 4. Proceeding on false connection constitutes intentional misrepresentation
Liability for False Claims:
Any payment processor or financial institution that: - Takes adverse action based on false connection between BurrowTV and payments - Terminates services based on misrepresentation of business relationships - Interferes with lawful private contracts based on incorrect information - Defames operations through false claims about payment processing
Shall be subject to liability for: - Intentional misrepresentation and fraud - Interference with lawful private contracts (tortious interference) - Defamation of business operations and reputation - Commercial damages and lost revenue - Full attorney fees and costs of legal action
Conditional Acceptance for Adverse Action:
Before taking adverse action against any payment-processing entity based on claimed connection to BurrowTV, processor must provide under penalty of perjury: 1. Evidence the entity violated specific merchant agreement term (must cite exact provision) 2. Proof payments were directly TO BurrowTV (impossible - they were not) 3. Name and bond number of individual making decision 4. Written acknowledgment of personal liability for false claims 5. Acknowledgment that Shield of Souls Assembly and BurrowTV are private associations protected under First Amendment
Failure to Provide = Admission of Bad Faith: Proceeding without providing required information constitutes admission of acting in bad faith based on false pretenses.
We recognize that governments must prove jurisdiction and authority to access user information, consistent with McNutt v. General Motors Acceptance Corp., 298 U.S. 178 (1936).
We implement reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information:
Technical Safeguards: - Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS) - Encryption of sensitive data at rest - Secure password hashing (never stored in plain text) - Regular security audits and updates - Firewall and intrusion detection systems - Access controls limiting who can view personal information
Organizational Safeguards: - Staff training on privacy and security practices - Confidentiality agreements with service providers - Limited access to personal information on need-to-know basis - Regular review and update of security practices - Incident response procedures
No Absolute Security: We acknowledge that no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed as absolutely secure. While we take reasonable measures, we cannot guarantee perfect security against all possible threats.
Honest Assessment of Surveillance Landscape - Technical Realities in 2025:
We believe in radical transparency about the digital surveillance environment:
Nation-State Surveillance Capabilities: - Modern consumer devices (smartphones, computers) likely contain hardware-level compromises beyond user or application control - Hardware-isolated processors in devices (such as Google Pixel and others) can record audio, capture data, and transmit to external servers without visible application activity - CIA, NSA, and other agencies have documented backdoor access to consumer devices through proprietary chipsets - Patriot Act and related legislation grant surveillance powers that bypass conventional legal protections
What This Means for You: - If nation-state actors (NSA, CIA, DEA, etc.) target you with full resources, they will likely access data regardless of platform protections - No platform can prevent determined nation-state surveillance - Hardware backdoors exist at levels we cannot control or detect - Best security practice = not creating digital records in the first place
Our Response - Radical Data Minimization by Design:
Because we cannot guarantee protection against sophisticated nation-state surveillance, our primary defense is collecting minimal data in the first place. What doesn't exist cannot be compromised.
Shared Responsibility: Security is a shared responsibility: - Use strong, unique passwords - Enable two-factor authentication when available - Keep devices and software updated - Be cautious of phishing attempts - Report suspicious activity promptly - Give us as little data as possible (see Section 6.1 for details) - Don't put information in your profile you can't afford to be public - Use encrypted communication (Signal, ProtonMail) for sensitive matters outside platform - Understand that convenience and privacy are inversely related
Our Operational Reality:
We are a small dedicated team serving the community, not a billion-dollar corporate platform with unlimited security resources. We: - Implement best practices within our capacity - Continuously improve security as resources allow - Cannot guarantee detection of sophisticated attacks - Focus resources on legal protections and essential security measures - Prioritize mission over corporate-style infrastructure
Important Distinction: While we maintain lean operational infrastructure, we possess complete legal preparedness to defend operations, members, and mission. Small team size does not diminish legal capability or commitment to member protection.
User Acceptance: By voluntarily using BurrowTV, you acknowledge and accept: - Inherent security risks of internet communication - Limitations of our detection capabilities against sophisticated attacks - That you participate with full knowledge of surveillance landscape - Responsibility for your own operational security decisions
In the event of a data breach affecting personal information: - We will notify affected users promptly (within 72 hours when feasible) - We will describe the nature of the breach and affected information - We will provide recommended protective actions - We will report to relevant authorities as required by law - We will investigate the cause and implement corrective measures
Limited Retention: We retain personal information only as long as necessary for: - Providing the services you requested - Fulfilling legal obligations - Resolving disputes and enforcing agreements - Maintaining records in our private capacity
User-Controlled Deletion: Users may request deletion of their information at any time (see Section 6).
Active Accounts: Information is retained while your Account remains active and for a reasonable period thereafter to accommodate potential reactivation.
Deleted Accounts: Upon account deletion: - Personal information is deleted within 90 days - Some information may be retained in anonymized or aggregated form - Backup copies may persist for limited periods but are not accessible
Communications: Support inquiries and correspondence are retained for 2 years or as necessary to address your requests.
Legal Requirements: Some information may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations, tax requirements, or legitimate business purposes (e.g., preventing abuse).
Public Content: Content you chose to make public (comments, posts, profile information) may be archived as part of platform history even after account deletion, consistent with our archival mission. However, such content will be disassociated from your personal identifiers.
Legal Holds: Information subject to legal holds, investigations, or litigation may be retained longer as required.
You have comprehensive rights regarding your personal information:
Right to Access - Already Available to You: We do not maintain hidden databases of user behavioral or commercial data. Any personal information we have is already accessible to you through your account settings (username, email, preferences). We maintain radical transparency: what you see in your account is what we have.
No Commercial Data to Export: Unlike commercial platforms, we do not actively store: - Browsing history or behavioral profiles - Advertising profiles or commercial data - Cross-site tracking information - Detailed activity logs for profiling purposes
What We Actually Store: Only the minimal information necessary for service operation: - Account credentials (username, email, password hash) - User preferences you've chosen - Technical security data (session tokens, security logs) - Communications you've sent us
Radical Data Minimization Philosophy - Give Us LESS, Not More:
We strongly encourage you to provide minimal information:
What We Don't Require: - Real name (username only) - Email (unless you want account recovery - use ProtonMail if you do) - Phone number (never required) - Address or personal identification details - Profile picture (consider privacy before uploading your face) - Personal bio (assume anything written could be accessed)
What We Actually Need: - Username (can be pseudonymous) - Password (create strong, unique password) - Email (optional - only if you want password recovery capability)
Our Philosophy: We don't want your data. Seriously. Less is more. The less information you provide, the less can be compromised, demanded by government, or misused by bad actors.
Only Collect What's Technically Impossible to Avoid: - Session data for app functionality (temporary, not stored long-term) - Security logs to prevent abuse and maintain platform integrity - Account credentials to provide you access - Information you explicitly choose to add to your profile
We NEVER: - Require more information than absolutely necessary for functionality - Sell, rent, lease, or share personal information with third parties - Store information for advertising, profiling, or behavioral tracking - Build user profiles for commercial purposes - Cooperate with data requests without exhausting legal resistance
Transparency Commitment: If you want confirmation of what data exists, email shieldofsouls@proton.me with "Privacy - Access Request" and we will confirm what minimal operational data we hold. However, there is no extensive data trove to "export" because we are not actively trying to store any data beyond what's strictly necessary for the app to function.
How to Exercise: Review your account settings for personal information, or email us for confirmation.
Right to Correction: You may request updates or corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
How to Exercise: Update information through your Account settings or email us with corrections.
Right to Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to: - Legal obligations to retain certain records - Ongoing legal proceedings or investigations - Legitimate business purposes (e.g., preventing fraud)
How to Exercise: - Delete your Account through platform settings, or - Email shieldofsouls@proton.me with "Privacy - Deletion Request"
Timeframe: We will respond within 30 days and complete deletion within 90 days.
Right to Data Portability - Minimal Data Philosophy: Because we do not actively collect or store commercial, behavioral, or extensive user data, there is minimal data to "export." Our intent is to not store data at all beyond what's strictly necessary for service operation.
What's Exportable: The minimal personal data we hold (username, email, preferences) is already visible to you in your account settings. Any technical operational data (session cookies, security logs) is: - Non-personal by nature - Inherent to software operation - Not designed for user-facing access or export - Essential for service security and functionality
Purpose Limitation: Any data we collect exists solely for app functionality and service provision—never for advertising, profiling, behavioral tracking, or resale.
How to Exercise: If you want a copy of your account information, email shieldofsouls@proton.me with "Privacy - Data Export Request," but understand this will only include the minimal account details you already see in your settings.
Right to Object: You may object to: - Processing for specific purposes - Marketing communications (opt-out) - Automated decision-making (if applicable)
How to Exercise: Email us with specific objections, or use opt-out mechanisms provided.
Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit how we use your information while disputes are resolved or accuracy is verified.
Right to Anonymity: You may engage with publicly available content anonymously or under a pseudonym without creating an account or providing personal information. This is a natural right we actively protect.
Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw consent to data processing at any time by: - Ceasing to use the Service - Deleting your Account - Providing written notice
Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
Free Exercise of Rights: Exercising privacy rights is free of charge. We do not impose fees for access, correction, deletion, or other privacy requests unless requests are manifestly unfounded, excessive, or repetitive.
We will respond to privacy rights requests: - Acknowledge: Within 5 business days - Complete: Within 30 days (may extend to 60 days for complex requests with notice) - Verification: We may require identity verification to protect your information from unauthorized access
Critical Understanding for All Community Members:
While we commit to protecting your privacy to the absolute limit of our capacity, you must understand the realities of digital privacy in 2025:
Assume Anything Digital Can Be Accessed: - Determined adversaries (especially nation-state actors) can access digital information if they allocate sufficient resources - Hardware backdoors, surveillance legislation, and technical capabilities exceed what any platform can fully protect against - Digital convenience and absolute privacy are inversely related
Your Responsibilities: 1. Don't put information in your profile you can't afford to be public 2. Use encrypted communication (Signal, ProtonMail) for sensitive matters conducted outside platform 3. Understand that government can access digital information if they want it badly enough (regardless of platform protections) 4. Don't discuss illegal activities on ANY digital platform 5. Assume that determined adversary could access your communications with sufficient resources 6. Best security = not creating digital records in the first place 7. Provide minimal information - use pseudonyms, avoid unnecessary personal details 8. Be strategic about what you share digitally
What We Provide: - Legal resistance to data demands (exhausting all remedies) - Radical data minimization (collecting almost nothing) - Transparency about limitations (honest assessment vs. false promises) - Maximum privacy within realistic constraints - Protection against commercial exploitation (no data sales, profiling, or tracking)
What We Cannot Provide: - Absolute guarantee against nation-state surveillance - Protection against hardware-level compromises we don't control - Immunity from legal compulsion backed by court orders we cannot challenge further - Detection of all sophisticated attacks by well-resourced adversaries
Your Choice: Understanding these realities, you can: - Participate with minimal information (pseudonymous, privacy-focused approach) - Engage knowing limitations and taking personal responsibility for operational security - Use encrypted tools for highly sensitive communications - Not participate if risks exceed your comfort level
We provide honesty about digital privacy landscape rather than false promises we cannot keep. You deserve to make informed decisions.
Why We Don't Need Cookie Consent Popups: Unlike commercial platforms that bombard users with intrusive consent requests for tracking and data monetization, BurrowTV operates under a fundamentally different model. We don't need to ask permission to track you because we don't track you for commercial purposes. We don't harvest your information for commercial purposes, behavioral profiling, or advertising revenue.
Our Purpose: BurrowTV exists for the betterment of our fellow souls, not for monetary gain. We operate this platform as an act of service to humanity, dedicated to truth-sharing, education, and spiritual upliftment through Shield of Souls Assembly. Because we have no commercial motive and do not engage in data commercialization:
Mission Over Money: We do this work not for profit, but for the betterment of humanity and the service of truth. Your privacy is respected not because regulations require it, but because it aligns with our core values and spiritual mission as a private assembly. When the purpose is service rather than exploitation, consent popups for commercial tracking become unnecessary.
Our Covenant: We commit to using only essential technical cookies required for platform functionality and your chosen preferences. Any data collected serves solely to improve your experience and platform operations—never to commodify you or your information. You are a Community Member of Shield of Souls Assembly, not a consumer or product.
Minimal Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies sparingly and only for essential purposes. We do not use: - Third-party advertising cookies - Cross-site tracking cookies - Behavioral profiling cookies - Social media tracking pixels - Persistent identifiers for surveillance
Essential Cookies: Required for platform functionality: - Session management (keeping you logged in) - Security and fraud prevention - Load balancing and performance
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings: - Language preferences - Display preferences - Volume settings
Analytics Cookies (if any): Aggregated, anonymized usage data: - Cannot identify individual users - Used only to improve platform functionality - Can be disabled without affecting core features
Cookie Consent: We will request your consent for non-essential cookies.
Browser Controls: You can control cookies through browser settings: - Block all cookies (may affect functionality) - Block third-party cookies - Delete cookies after each session - Receive alerts when cookies are set
Opt-Out: You may opt out of analytics cookies through platform settings.
We respect "Do Not Track" browser signals and do not track users who enable this feature across websites or over time.
Minimum Age for Community Membership: You must be at least 18 years old to create an account and become a Community Member of Shield of Souls Assembly. Alternatively, individuals under 18 may participate only with explicit permission from a parent or legal guardian.
Legal Capacity: Minors cannot form binding contracts without parental consent. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you either: 1. Are 18 years of age or older, OR 2. Have obtained explicit permission from your parent or legal guardian to become a Community Member
Public Content Access: We do not condition access to publicly available educational content (viewable without account creation) on age verification. However, account creation and full platform features require meeting the age requirement or obtaining parental permission.
Guardian Responsibility: Parents or legal guardians who authorize minors to become Community Members: - Accept full responsibility for the minor's use of the platform - Agree to supervise the minor's participation - Acknowledge that the minor's actions are binding as if performed by the guardian - May be held liable for any breach of Terms by the minor under their authorization
Verification: We may implement age verification mechanisms to ensure compliance with this policy.
If you believe a child under 18 without proper parental authorization has provided personal information to BurrowTV: - Contact us immediately at shieldofsouls@proton.me - We will promptly investigate and delete such information - We will take steps to prevent future collection from that individual
Parents or legal guardians may: - Request access to their child's information - Request deletion of their child's information - Refuse to permit further collection - Withdraw consent and terminate their child's Community Membership - Review our privacy practices
BurrowTV may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to such external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.
User Responsibility: Review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit. We do not endorse or control third-party privacy practices.
Some Content may include embedded videos, images, or materials from third-party platforms (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo). Such embeds may: - Set cookies from the third-party platform - Collect information according to the third party's privacy policy - Track viewing behavior on their platform
We minimize embedded content that tracks users and provide alternatives when possible.
We work with select third-party service providers for: - Hosting and Infrastructure: Servers, content delivery networks - Payment Processing: Secure payment handling (do not store payment details) - Email Services: Communication delivery - Support Tools: Customer service platforms
Contractual Protections: Service providers: - Operate under strict confidentiality and data protection agreements - Use information only for specified purposes - Meet our security and privacy standards - Cannot use information for their own purposes
We have no commercial partnerships for data sharing, cross-promotion, or behavioral advertising. We do not participate in advertising networks or data exchanges.
BurrowTV operates from the United States. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other locations where we or our service providers operate.
We operate under: - United States Constitution and Bill of Rights - Natural law principles recognized internationally - Applicable U.S. federal and state laws - International human rights standards
We respect privacy rights recognized internationally, including: - European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles - California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) rights - Other jurisdictional privacy laws
While we are not obligated to comply with all international regulations, we apply privacy-protective principles universally as a matter of ethics and natural law.
When personal information crosses borders: - We implement appropriate safeguards (encryption, contractual protections) - We ensure receiving parties maintain adequate privacy protections - We honor individuals' rights regardless of location - We recognize privacy as a universal natural right, not merely statutory
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy to reflect: - Changes in platform features or services - Changes in legal requirements - Improvements in privacy practices - User feedback and evolving best practices
Notification: Material changes will be communicated through: - Prominent notice on the platform (at least 30 days before effective date) - Email notification to Account holders - Updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Material Changes: Include changes to: - Types of information collected - How information is used - With whom information is shared - Your rights and choices - Our legal obligations
Upon notification of material changes: - Accept: Continue using the Service under the new policy - Reject: Cease using the Service and delete your Account - Question: Contact us to discuss concerns before the effective date
Continued Use: Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the modified policy.
Changes apply prospectively to information collected after the effective date. We will not retroactively apply changes to information already collected without explicit consent, except: - To comply with legal requirements - To protect the security and integrity of the platform - To protect users' rights and safety
We recognize the following jurisdictional principles:
Constitutional Limitations: Government authority over user data is constrained by: - Fourth Amendment requirements for particularity and probable cause - Fifth Amendment due process protections - Ninth Amendment recognition of unenumerated privacy rights - Natural law principles predating constitutional formation
Burden of Proof: Per McNutt v. General Motors Acceptance Corp., 298 U.S. 178 (1936), any government entity claiming authority over user data bears the burden of proving: - Proper jurisdiction - Constitutional basis for the demand - Particularity of the information sought - Necessity and proportionality of the request
No Presumption of Authority: We do not presume government authority to access user data without proper constitutional justification. Jurisdiction must be proven, not presumed.
Legal Process Required: We will not voluntarily disclose user information to government entities without: - Valid subpoena, court order, or warrant - Constitutional compliance (particularity, probable cause where required) - Proper jurisdiction over the information sought
Constitutional Scrutiny: We will challenge requests that: - Are overbroad or lack particularity - Violate constitutional protections - Exceed proper governmental authority - Are based on unconstitutional statutes or executive orders
User Notice: We will provide notice to affected users of government requests: - Before disclosure whenever legally possible - After disclosure when prior notice is prohibited but prohibition expires - Through transparency reports when individual notice is impossible
Minimal Disclosure: We will disclose only the minimum information necessary to comply with valid legal process, nothing more.
In genuine emergencies involving imminent threat to life or physical safety: - We may disclose limited information without legal process - We will document the emergency justification - We will seek confirmation through proper legal channels - We will notify users after the emergency concludes
No Routine Emergency Claims: We will not accept routine or non-emergency requests disguised as emergencies.
Constitutional Protections Apply: Per United States v. United States District Court, 407 U.S. 297 (1972), Fourth Amendment protections apply to domestic security surveillance.
Transparency: We will seek to publish information about national security requests to the maximum extent legally permitted.
Legal Challenge: We will challenge national security letters or requests that: - Lack proper judicial oversight - Are unconstitutionally broad - Violate established Fourth Amendment standards - Include perpetual gag orders
U.S. Legal Process Required: We will not honor foreign government requests without proper U.S. legal process (such as mutual legal assistance treaties or properly issued U.S. court orders).
Human Rights Considerations: We will not disclose information to foreign governments where such disclosure could: - Violate internationally recognized human rights - Subject users to persecution for protected speech or beliefs - Enable political repression or religious persecution
We commit to publishing periodic transparency reports detailing: - Number and types of government requests received - Number of requests complied with - Number of requests challenged or rejected - Number of users affected - Types of information requested
Reports will be published at least annually at BurrowTV.com/transparency (when available).
Critical Distinction for Community Members:
LEGAL PREPAREDNESS: - Complete legal preparedness to defend operations, Community Members, and mission - Grounded in natural law, constitutional protections, and comprehensive legal frameworks - Any entity attempting to compromise operations faces full legal resistance - Every available remedy will be utilized to protect member privacy - We can take on any government agency or corporate entity that violates boundaries
OPERATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE: - We are not a corporate behemoth with call centers and instant-response systems - Small dedicated team of Assembly members dedicating time while maintaining own lives and livelihoods - Lean, focused operation prioritizing mission over bureaucracy - Dedicated urgent support channel for critical account issues, security concerns, and time-sensitive matters - General inquiries may experience delayed response based on team capacity
Intentional Structure: - Resources invested in legal protection and platform security - NOT corporate-style customer service infrastructure - Community Members receive genuine human attention from people who care about the mission - Not scripted responses from offshore call centers - Authentic community-based operation, not commercialized platform
What Community Members Acknowledge: - Response times may vary based on team capacity - Urgent matters receive priority through dedicated channels - General inquiries handled as resources permit - Focus is legal defense and platform integrity, not corporate-style support - Small team size does NOT diminish legal preparedness or commitment to member protection - We are legally bulletproof while being operationally lean
Our Commitment: Maximum legal protection and genuine community service within our capacity. We cannot match corporate response times, but we can and will defend member privacy with every legal tool available.
Your use of BurrowTV is entirely voluntary. Consent to this Privacy Policy must be:
Knowing: You understand what information is collected and how it is used.
Voluntary: You consent freely without coercion, duress, or undue pressure.
Specific: You consent to specific uses described in this policy.
Informed: You have been provided clear, comprehensible information about our practices.
Revocable: You may withdraw consent at any time by ceasing to use the Service.
Consistent with Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458 (1938), courts must "indulge every reasonable presumption against waiver" of fundamental rights. Therefore:
No Waiver of Natural Rights: Using BurrowTV does not constitute waiver of natural or constitutional privacy rights.
No Blanket Consent: Consent to this policy does not constitute blanket consent to future practices not described herein.
No Presumed Consent: Silence, inaction, or continued use after unauthorized changes does not constitute consent to privacy violations.
No Coerced Consent: Consent obtained through deception, intimidation, or failure to disclose alternatives is invalid.
You may withdraw consent to this Privacy Policy at any time by: - Deleting your Account - Ceasing to use the Service - Providing written notice to shieldofsouls@proton.me
Effects of Withdrawal: - Your right to access the Service terminates - We will cease processing your personal information (except as required by law) - We will delete your Account and personal information within 90 days - Some information may be retained in anonymized form or for legal compliance
Before pursuing formal dispute resolution regarding privacy matters: - Contact us at shieldofsouls@proton.me with detailed concern - We will respond within 15 business days - We will work in good faith to resolve the issue
Unresolved privacy disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration as specified in our Terms of Service, consistent with: - Federal Arbitration Act of 1925 - Natural law principles of fair hearing - Constitutional due process standards
Arbitration Forum: - Primary: Shield of Souls Assembly Arbitration Panel, utilizing private arbitration principles consistent with natural law and constitutional protections - Alternative: If Shield of Souls Assembly arbitration is unavailable or mutually agreed upon by both parties, arbitration shall proceed through a neutral arbitration service selected by Shield of Souls Assembly (such as JAMS, AAA, or similar professional arbitration organization) - Shield of Souls Assembly reserves the right to select the alternative arbitration forum to ensure fairness and adherence to privacy protections
The following privacy matters are exempt from mandatory arbitration: - Constitutional challenges to government surveillance or data demands - Class action waivers (where prohibited by law) - Injunctive relief to prevent ongoing privacy violations - Small claims court matters within jurisdictional limits
This Privacy Policy is governed by: - Natural law principles of privacy and consent - United States Constitution and Bill of Rights - Applicable federal and state privacy laws - Vermont state law (for procedural matters)
For all privacy-related inquiries, requests, concerns, or notices:
Shield of Souls Assembly
PO Box 8082
Essex, VT 05451
Email: shieldofsouls@proton.me
Platform Website: BurrowTV.com
Response Times: - Privacy rights requests: Acknowledged within 5 business days, completed within 30 days - General privacy inquiries: Response within 15 business days - Urgent security matters: Response within 24-48 hours
Important Note: We are a small dedicated team prioritizing legal defense and platform security. Response times reflect our capacity as community-based operation, not lack of commitment to Community Member protection.
Subject Line Guidelines: - Access requests: "Privacy - Access Request" - Deletion requests: "Privacy - Deletion Request" - Correction requests: "Privacy - Correction Request" - Data portability: "Privacy - Data Export Request" - General privacy questions: "Privacy Inquiry" - Security concerns: "URGENT - Security Issue"
By using BurrowTV as a Community Member of Shield of Souls Assembly, you acknowledge that:
Your privacy is sacred. We are committed to honoring it to the absolute limit of our capacity.
This Privacy Policy is founded upon established legal principles including:
Supreme Court Precedent: - McNutt v. General Motors Acceptance Corp., 298 U.S. 178 (1936) - Burden of proof for jurisdiction - Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458 (1938) - Requirements for valid waiver of rights - Hale v. Henkel, 201 U.S. 43 (1906) - Individual constitutional rights in private affairs - United States v. United States District Court, 407 U.S. 297 (1972) - Fourth Amendment applies to surveillance - Yick Wo v. Hopkins, 118 U.S. 356 (1886) - Sovereignty remains with the people - Ex parte Milligan, 71 U.S. 2 (1866) - Constitutional protections apply at all times - Boddie v. Connecticut, 401 U.S. 371 (1971) - Due process in access to services
Constitutional Provisions: - Fourth Amendment (unreasonable searches and seizures) - Fifth Amendment (due process, self-incrimination) - Ninth Amendment (unenumerated rights) - Fourteenth Amendment (due process, equal protection)
Federalist Papers: - No. 46 (Madison) - Ultimate authority resides with the people - No. 51 (Madison) - Justice is the end of government - No. 62 (Madison/Hamilton) - Laws must be clear and knowable - No. 84 (Hamilton) - Constitution as Bill of Rights
Legal Maxims: - "Consensus facit legem" - Consent makes the law - "Invito beneficium non datur" - Benefits cannot be forced - "Ubi jus, ibi remedium" - Where there is a right, there is a remedy - "Actori incumbit onus probandi" - Burden of proof lies on the claimant - "Potestas stricte interpretatur" - Power should be strictly interpreted
Biblical Principles: - Romans 13:4 - Authority serves the good - Isaiah 10:1-2 - Condemnation of oppressive systems - Psalm 62:10 - Warning against profiting from surveillance - Ecclesiastes 5:8 - Recognition of accountability structures
This Privacy Policy recognizes that privacy is a natural right that predates government formation and transcends statutory schemes. Legitimate data practices require voluntary consent, serve genuine purposes, and honor the inherent dignity and sovereignty of the individual.
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All rights under the Uniform Commercial Code § 1-308 (formerly UCC § 1-207) are explicitly reserved. No waiver of rights, remedies, or defenses is intended or implied. This reservation is made nunc pro tunc, ab initio, without prejudice.
UCC § 1-103.6 confirms: "The Uniform Commercial Code must be liberally construed and applied to promote its underlying purposes and policies, which are... to preserve the principles of law and equity." Common law and natural law principles regarding privacy are preserved and take precedence over any conflicting commercial or statutory provisions.
Use of BurrowTV does not constitute waiver of privacy rights or acceptance of commercial data practices contrary to natural law and constitutional protections.
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