Privacy Policy - Biblical Heralds

Our Commitment

Biblical Heralds is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our biblical interpretation service.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address (if you create an account)
• Donation Information: Payment details processed securely through Stripe
• Feedback: Comments, suggestions, and feature requests you submit
• Engagement Preferences: Your chosen tier level (Passive, Participant, Productive, Partner)

Information Automatically Collected

• Usage Data: Which heralds you select, verses you explore, features you use
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information
• Analytics: Page views, session duration, user interactions (anonymized)

Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do not track your personal Bible reading habits outside our service
• We do not share your specific verse searches with third parties
• We do not collect sensitive personal information beyond what's necessary

How We Use Your Information

Primary Uses

• Service Delivery: Provide biblical interpretations and Herald responses
• Communication: Send newsletters and updates based on your engagement tier
• Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance our service
• Support: Respond to your questions and feedback

Financial Operations

• Donations: Process payments securely through Stripe
• Transparency: Generate monthly funding reports (anonymized)
• Accounting: Maintain records for financial transparency and tax purposes

Information Sharing

We Do NOT Sell Your Data

Biblical Heralds will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Limited Sharing

We only share information in these specific circumstances:

• Payment Processing: Stripe receives necessary payment information
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our legal rights
• Service Providers: Trusted partners who help operate our service (under strict confidentiality)

Aggregated Data

We may share anonymized, aggregated statistics about usage patterns to:

• Demonstrate the impact of biblical education
• Report to ministry partners and supporters
• Improve biblical study resources

Data Security

Protection Measures

• Encryption: All data transmitted using SSL/TLS encryption
• Secure Storage: Data stored on secure, encrypted servers
• Limited Access: Only authorized personnel can access personal information
• Regular Updates: Security measures reviewed and updated regularly

Payment Security

• All payment information is processed by Stripe, a PCI-compliant payment processor
• We do not store credit card numbers or sensitive payment data
• Stripe maintains the highest standards of payment security

Your Rights and Choices

Account Control

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct your information at any time
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Portability: Export your feedback and preferences

Communication Preferences

• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from emails at any time
• Tier Changes: Modify your engagement level (Passive to Partner)
• Feedback Control: Choose what feedback you provide

Data Retention

• Active Accounts: Retained as long as your account is active
• Inactive Accounts: Deleted after 2 years of inactivity
• Financial Records: Retained for 7 years for tax and legal purposes
• Feedback: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion

Children's Privacy

Biblical Heralds is designed for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

International Users

Biblical Heralds is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our service from outside the US, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

Ministry Partnership

As a biblical education ministry, we may share anonymized insights about Scripture engagement with:

• Partner ministries and organizations
• Biblical literacy research initiatives
• Educational institutions studying Scripture engagement

No personal information is shared in these contexts.

Cookies and Tracking

Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies to:

• Remember your herald selection during your session
• Maintain your login status
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics tools to understand how our service is used:

• Google Analytics (anonymized IP addresses)
• Usage patterns and popular features
• Performance monitoring

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

Third-Party Services

Stripe

Payment processing is handled by Stripe. Please review Stripe's Privacy Policy for information about how they handle payment data.

Hosting Services

Our website is hosted on secure cloud platforms that maintain their own privacy and security standards.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will:

• Post the updated policy on our website
• Notify users via email for significant changes
• Provide 30 days notice before material changes take effect

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information:

Email: contact@seekconnect.ai
Website: seekconnect.ai

For data protection requests (access, correction, deletion), please email us with "Privacy Request" in the subject line.