Privacy

This Privacy Policy describes how our Biblical Names directory collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. We are committed to ensuring your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

Table of Contents

1. Information We Collect

2. How We Use Information

3. Advertising and Cookies

4. Third-Party Services

5. Data Retention

6. Your Choices

7. Children’s Privacy

8. International Visitors

9. Contact Us

1. Information We Collect

We collect limited information to improve your experience on our Biblical Names directory:

  • Analytics Data: We use analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our site, including pages viewed, time spent, and general location data.
  • Cookies: We use cookies to remember your preferences and improve site functionality. See our cookie policy below for details.
  • Technical Information: Your browser type, device information, and IP address may be collected automatically.

2. How We Use Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Improve and optimize our Biblical Names directory
  • Understand user behavior and preferences
  • Maintain and troubleshoot technical issues
  • Provide relevant content and features
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Advertising and Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.

Cookies we use include:

  • Essential cookies for site functionality
  • Analytics cookies to understand usage patterns
  • Advertising cookies from Google AdSense

4. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to operate our Biblical Names directory. These services may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies:

  • Google Analytics for website analytics
  • Google AdSense for advertising
  • Hosting and infrastructure providers

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services.

5. Data Retention

We retain analytics and usage data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Cookie data is retained according to the expiration periods set by each cookie type.

You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.

6. Your Choices

You have control over your data:

  • Cookie Controls: You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.
  • Opt-Out of Advertising: Visit Google’s Ads Settings to opt out of personalized ads.
  • Do Not Track: We respect Do Not Track signals where applicable.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Biblical Names directory is a general-audience website. 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.

8. International Visitors

Our website is accessible globally. If you are visiting from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

By using our site, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

privacy@biblicalnames.com

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.