Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information.
Last Updated: December 22, 2024
At Bible Editions, we respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
In short:
- • We collect minimal personal information
- • We don't sell your data
- • We use data to improve your experience
- • You have control over your information
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
Quiz Responses
When you take our Bible recommendation quiz, we collect your answers to provide personalized recommendations. This data is stored temporarily and is not linked to your identity unless you choose to create an account (future feature).
Contact Form Submissions
If you contact us via email or a contact form, we collect:
- • Name
- • Email address
- • Message content
This is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
Reviews (Future Feature)
If we add the ability to submit reviews, we'll collect:
- • Name or username
- • Email address (for verification, not displayed publicly)
- • Review content
Information Automatically Collected
Analytics Data
We use analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. This includes:
- • Pages visited
- • Time spent on site
- • Referring website
- • Device type and browser
- • General location (city/region, not precise)
This data is aggregated and anonymized. We don't track individual users.
Cookies
We use cookies to:
- • Remember your preferences (like filter settings)
- • Maintain quiz progress if you navigate away
- • Enable site functionality
We do not use cookies for:
- × Targeted advertising
- × Cross-site tracking
- × Selling to third parties
Information We Don't Collect
We do not collect:
- × Precise geolocation
- × Payment information (purchases happen on retailer sites)
- × Social media profiles
- × Sensitive personal information (religion, race, health data, etc.)
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Provide Recommendations
Quiz responses help us suggest Bible editions that fit your needs.
Improve the Site
Analytics data helps us understand which features are helpful, which pages need improvement, and where users encounter issues.
Respond to Inquiries
Contact form data allows us to answer your questions and address concerns.
Maintain Security
We monitor for suspicious activity to protect the site and user data.
Legal Compliance
We may use or disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
How We Share Your Information
We Do Not Sell Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Period.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services that may have access to certain data:
Analytics (Google Analytics)
Processes anonymized usage data to help us understand site traffic. Google's Privacy Policy
Hosting Provider (Vercel)
Our website is hosted on Vercel, which may process technical data for site delivery. Vercel's Privacy Policy
Affiliate Partners
When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase:
- • The retailer (Amazon, Christianbook, etc.) receives your order information
- • We receive anonymized commission data (we know a purchase was made, but not who made it)
- • Your personal information is not shared with us through affiliate links
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or to protect our rights and safety.
How We Protect Your Data
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction:
- • Encryption: Data transmitted to/from our site uses HTTPS encryption
- • Secure hosting: Our hosting provider uses industry-standard security practices
- • Limited access: Only authorized personnel have access to user data
- • Regular monitoring: We monitor for security vulnerabilities
However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
Access Your Data
You can request to see what data we have about you by emailing privacy@editions.bible.
Delete Your Data
You can request deletion of your personal information. Note that:
- • We may retain certain information for legal or administrative purposes
- • Anonymized analytics data cannot be retroactively deleted
Opt Out of Analytics
You can use browser extensions like uBlock Origin or enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings to opt out of analytics tracking.
Manage Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Children's Privacy
Bible Editions is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we've inadvertently collected such information, contact us immediately at privacy@editions.bible and we will delete it.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
For significant changes, we may provide additional notice (like a banner on the site or email notification if you've subscribed).
Questions About Privacy?
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data:
Email: privacy@editions.bible
We'll respond as quickly as possible.
Related Policies:
- Terms of Service - Legal terms of using the site
- Affiliate Disclosure - How we earn revenue
- Contact Us - General inquiries