Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: July 7th, 2025

At BibleJar ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the information we collect through our website biblejar.com and our email services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

  • Email Subscription: When you subscribe to our daily SOAP Bible study emails, we collect your email address and name (if provided).
  • Contact Information: When you contact us, we collect your name, email address, and any information you choose to provide in your message.
  • Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your username, email address, and password (encrypted).

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

  • Website Analytics: We collect information about your interactions with our website, including:
    • Pages visited and time spent on pages
    • Buttons clicked and forms submitted
    • Browser type, device type, and operating system
    • IP address and general location information
    • Referral sources and search terms
  • Email Analytics: When you receive emails from us, we collect:
    • Email open tracking (when emails are opened)
    • Link click tracking (which links you click in our emails)
    • Email client and device information
    • Time and frequency of email interactions
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect analytics data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Email Service: To send you daily SOAP Bible study emails and related religious content
  • Personalization: To personalize your email experience, including using your name in greetings when provided
  • Analytics and Improvement: To analyze how our website and emails are used to improve our services
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and protect our rights
  • Spam Prevention: To prevent abuse and protect against spam and fraudulent activity

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website and email services, including:
    • Amazon Web Services (AWS) for email delivery and hosting
    • Google Analytics for website analytics
    • Other technology providers who process data on our behalf
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
  • Protection: To protect our rights, property, safety, or that of our users or the public

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use various technologies to collect information:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
  • Email Tracking: Small pixels in emails to track opens and engagement
  • Session Tracking: To understand user journeys across our website

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website. You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5.2 reCAPTCHA

We use Google reCAPTCHA to protect against spam and abuse. reCAPTCHA is subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

5.3 Amazon SES

We use Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) to deliver our emails. Amazon's handling of this data is governed by the AWS Privacy Notice.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email
  • Access: Request access to the personal information we have about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your information

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@biblejar.com.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

  • Email Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Analytics Data: Up to 13 months, then anonymized or deleted
  • Contact Inquiries: Up to 2 years for customer service purposes
  • Legal Requirements: As required by applicable law

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

12. European Union Privacy Rights

If you are in the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including those listed in Section 6 above. Our legal basis for processing your information includes:

  • Consent: For email subscriptions and certain analytics
  • Legitimate Interest: For website analytics and service improvement
  • Contract Performance: For providing requested services

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

15. Detailed Information About Our Analytics

15.1 Website Analytics

We collect detailed analytics about how you use our website to improve your experience:

  • Page Views: Which pages you visit and how long you spend on them
  • User Interactions: Buttons you click, forms you submit, and content you engage with
  • Session Information: Your path through our website and how you found us
  • Technical Data: Browser, device, screen size, and connection information

15.2 Email Analytics

When you receive emails from us, we track engagement to improve our content:

  • Open Tracking: We use invisible pixels to know when emails are opened
  • Click Tracking: We track which links you click in our emails
  • Delivery Status: Whether emails were successfully delivered, bounced, or marked as spam
  • Device Information: Email client and device used to read emails

15.3 Cross-Platform Tracking

We may connect your website activity with your email engagement to provide a better experience and understand how our content performs across different channels.

15.4 Opting Out of Analytics

You can limit analytics tracking:

  • Website Analytics: Use browser settings to block cookies or install the Google Analytics opt-out add-on
  • Email Analytics: Configure your email client to block images, though this may affect email display
  • Complete Opt-out: Contact us to request minimal data collection
Last updated: July 7th, 2025