Last updated: September 24, 2024

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and explains Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.

Non-legalese, Simple Summary

If you provide your personal information (email, phone number, etc.) while creating an account with us, we’ll securely store that information. We'll never sell any of it. When you install our services on your website or app, we collect the non-personally identifiable data of your visitors/users.

We use Your Personal Data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

Words with initial capital letters have meanings defined under the following conditions. The definitions apply whether the terms appear in singular or plural.

Definitions

• Account: A unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
• Company (also "the Company", "We", "Us", or "Our"): Refers to Digital Bible Society, P.O. Box 2881 Conroe, TX 77305.
• Cookies: Small files placed on Your device by a website, storing your browsing history and other data.
• Country: Refers to Texas, United States.
• Device: Any device that can access the Service (e.g., computer, cellphone, digital tablet).
• Personal Data: Information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
• Service: Refers to the Website.
• Service Provider: Third-party entities that process data on behalf of the Company.
• Usage Data: Data collected automatically when using the Service.
• Website: The Digital Bible Society website, accessible at http://dbs.org.
• You: The individual accessing or using the Service, or the legal entity represented by that individual.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

While using Our Service, we may ask You to provide certain personally identifiable information, such as:

• Email address
• First and last name
• Phone number
• Address, state, province, ZIP/postal code, city

Usage Data

Collected automatically and may include your IP address, browser type/version, pages visited, visit timestamps, device type, and diagnostics.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies (beacons, tags, scripts) to track activity and enhance user experience.

Cookies

Cookies may be:

• Persistent (remain after closing browser)
• Session (cleared after closing browser)

We use:

• Essential Cookies – Enable basic features and session management.
• Acceptance Cookies – Record whether users have accepted our cookie policy.
• Functionality Cookies – Remember preferences like login or language.

You can configure your browser to reject cookies, but this may affect functionality.

Use of Your Personal Data

Used for:

• Providing and maintaining the Service
• Managing Your Account
• Fulfilling contracts
• Contacting You with updates or offers
• Handling Your inquiries

Sharing Your Personal Data

May be shared:

• With Service Providers
• With other users (if shared publicly)
• With your consent

Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain Personal Data only as long as needed for outlined purposes. Usage Data is typically retained for shorter periods unless used for security or functionality analysis.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your data may be processed or stored in regions outside your jurisdiction. By submitting your data, you consent to this transfer.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

Business Transactions

If the Company undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale, Personal Data may be transferred with notification provided in advance.

Law Enforcement

We may disclose data in response to legal obligations or government requests.

Other Legal Requirements

Disclosure may be necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Defend Company rights or property
• Investigate wrongdoing
• Ensure safety
• Protect against liability

Security of Your Personal Data

We use commercially acceptable means to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe your child has provided us with data, please contact us so we can remove it.

Links to Other Websites

We are not responsible for the privacy policies or content of third-party websites linked from our Service.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you via email and/or prominently on our site prior to changes taking effect. Check the "Last updated" date above.