Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Bible Directory ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect and use information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and usage when you visit our website.

Bible Directory is an educational resource and Bible edition directory. We do not sell Bibles directly but provide information and links to trusted retailers. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact Form Submissions: Name, email address, and message content when you contact us
• Quiz Responses: Your answers to our Bible recommendation quiz (stored locally in your browser only)
• User Preferences: Site preferences and settings (stored locally in your browser)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and navigation paths
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
• IP Address: Your approximate geographic location based on IP address
• Referral Information: The website or source that referred you to our site

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and analyze site usage:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Track clicks on affiliate links to retailers

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Respond to Inquiries: To answer your questions and provide customer support
• Improve Our Service: To understand how users interact with our site and make improvements
• Analytics: To analyze site performance, traffic patterns, and user behavior
• Personalization: To remember your preferences and provide a better user experience
• Affiliate Program Participation: To track affiliate link clicks for commission purposes
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Third-Party Services

We work with third-party services that may collect and process data on our behalf:

4.1 Affiliate Partners

• Amazon Associates Program: When you click affiliate links to Amazon, Amazon may collect information about your visit and purchases. See Amazon's Privacy Policy .
• Christianbook Affiliate Program: When you click affiliate links to Christianbook, they may collect information about your visit and purchases. See Christianbook's privacy policy.

4.2 Hosting and Infrastructure

Our website is hosted by a third-party service provider who may have access to server logs and basic technical information. We choose hosting providers with strong privacy practices.

4.3 Analytics Services

We may use analytics services to understand site usage and improve our service. These services may use cookies and collect data about your interaction with our site. Any analytics data is anonymized and aggregated.

5. Cookies Policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use different types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site usage and performance
• Affiliate Cookies: Track referrals to retailer partners (typically 24 hours)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Managing Cookies: You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific sites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when closing your browser

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. Our security measures include:

• Secure HTTPS encryption for all site communications
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal information
• Secure hosting infrastructure

Important Note: We do not process payments or store payment information. All purchases occur on external retailer websites (Amazon, Christianbook, etc.) who have their own security measures and privacy policies.

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request information about what personal data we have about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data collection (e.g., analytics cookies)
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will delete the information.

Parents and guardians are welcome to use our site to research Bible editions for children, but should supervise any children's use of the website.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can control cookies through your browser settings as described above.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:

• Contact Form Data: Retained for up to 2 years for customer service purposes
• Analytics Data: Retained in anonymized, aggregated form indefinitely
• Cookies: Expire according to their specific duration (typically 24 hours to 1 year)

11. International Users

Our website is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify users of material changes through a notice on our website
• Maintain previous versions for reference

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13. Contact Information

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

We will respond to privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.

14. Additional Information

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used, and the right to request deletion of your personal information.

European Union Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, and the right to data portability.