Privacy Policy for BibleNOW.io

At BibleNOW.io, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our web app, which includes our social media features, e-learning tools, and other services. By using BibleNOW.io, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information when you use BibleNOW.io:

Personal Information:

When you sign up or interact with the app, we may collect your name, email address, profile details (e.g., city, state, local church, denomination), and other personally identifiable information.

Payment Information:

If you make a purchase or donation, we collect your payment information, such as credit card details, through our payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). Payment information is processed securely by our third-party payment providers.

Usage Data:

We may collect data about how you use BibleNOW.io, including IP addresses, browser type, device information, and access times, using tools like cookies and analytics.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

We use cookies to enhance your experience on BibleNOW.io, track usage data, and personalize content and ads.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and improve BibleNOW.io's features and services.
• To personalize and customize your experience.
• To communicate with you, including sending newsletters, updates, and promotional material (with your consent).
• To process payments and donations securely.
• To monitor and analyze usage trends for the purpose of improving the app and user experience.
• To protect the security and integrity of BibleNOW.io, including detecting and preventing fraud.

3. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to help us operate BibleNOW.io and provide services. These third parties may have access to your personal information in order to perform specific tasks, such as payment processing, email communications, and analytics.

Examples include:

• Payment Processors: Stripe, PayPal
• Email Services: Mailgun
• Analytics: Google Analytics, other tracking technologies

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations:

• With third-party service providers who help us deliver services, as described above.
• When required by law or in response to legal requests, such as subpoenas or government orders.
• In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We use commercially reasonable physical, electronic, and administrative measures to protect your personal information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Update or correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
• Data Portability: Request a portable copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
• Opt-Out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from our promotional emails at any time using the "unsubscribe" link or by contacting support@biblenow.io.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@biblenow.io.

7. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience and provide features such as login persistence, analytics, and personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality on BibleNOW.io.

8. Marketing Communications

• We may send you emails related to your account, new features, updates, promotions, and other information.
• You can opt out of receiving promotional emails at any time.
• We do not sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties for their own marketing or advertising purposes.

9. Children's Privacy

• BibleNOW.io is not intended for children under the age of 13.
• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
• If we learn that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

• We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons.
• When we do, we will update the "Effective Date" above.
• We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:

BibleNOW.io Support Team
📧 support@biblenow.io
📞 (417) 92-BIBLE (417) 922-4253

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12. Advertising and Analytics Partners

We may allow trusted third-party partners (such as Google AdSense, Meta Audience Network, and others) to use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your device and browsing activity within BibleNOW.io.

These technologies help:

• Deliver advertisements based on your interests, location, or activity;
• Measure and report ad performance;
• Limit the number of times you see an ad; and
• Improve the relevance of ads you are shown.

Our partners may combine this data with information from other sources to personalize advertising across different websites and apps.

You can opt out of personalized ads by visiting YourAdChoices, Google Ad Settings, or by adjusting your mobile device ad settings.

13. CCPA Notice (California Residents)

If you are a resident of California, you have additional privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and CPRA.

You have the right to:

• Request disclosure of the personal information we collect about you.
• Request deletion of your data, subject to certain exceptions.
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for targeted advertising.

To exercise these rights, email us at support@biblenow.io with the subject line "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information."

We do not sell personal information for monetary gain.

14. GDPR Compliance (EU/EEA Residents)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, the processing of your data is governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

We process data under one or more of the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you have given consent (e.g., for cookies, email marketing).
• Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary to provide our services.
• Legitimate Interest: For analytics, app improvement, or security purposes.

You may withdraw your consent or object to processing at any time by contacting us at support@biblenow.io.

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated or as required by law.

15. Cookie Management and Consent

• You can manage or withdraw cookie consent at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
• Our site complies with Google Consent Mode v2 and other recognized consent frameworks.
• By continuing to use BibleNOW.io after being presented with a cookie notice, you consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this policy.