Last Updated: October 2025
Welcome to BibleThinks.com.
Your trust means everything to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our website.
BibleThinks is a faith-based educational platform dedicated to helping readers explore biblical truth with clarity and compassion. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act).
1. Who We Are
Website: https://biblethinks.com
Email: info@biblethinks.com
Administrator & Lead Editor: Reverend Daniel Harper
BibleThinks is operated by a small editorial team focused on biblical study, writing, and pastoral reflection. We do not represent any denomination or external organization.
2. Information We Collect
When you visit BibleThinks.com, we may collect the following types of information to improve your experience and maintain the site’s functionality:
a. Information You Voluntarily Provide
You may choose to share personal information when:
- Subscribing to our newsletter or devotionals
- Filling out our contact or prayer request form
- Sending us an email or feedback message
This may include your name, email address, and the content of your message.
b. Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, we use standard web analytics tools to gather limited technical data such as:
- IP address (anonymized whenever possible)
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website or search query
This helps us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve navigation and content quality.
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
BibleThinks uses cookies small text files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience.
Cookies help us remember preferences such as font size, theme, or login details (if applicable).
You can disable cookies anytime through your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not function properly without them.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the data we collect only to serve our readers better. Specifically, your information helps us:
- Respond to messages, prayer requests, or feedback
- Send devotional newsletters or updates (only if you subscribed)
- Analyze traffic and content engagement (to improve readability and performance)
- Protect our site from spam, misuse, or security threats
We never sell, rent, or trade your information for marketing purposes.
4. Email Subscriptions and Newsletters
If you sign up for our BibleThinks Faith Digest Newsletter, we use your name and email address to send updates, devotionals, and article highlights.
You can unsubscribe anytime by clicking “Unsubscribe” at the bottom of any email or by contacting us directly at info@biblethinks.com.
We use reputable third-party email services (such as MailerLite or ConvertKit) that comply with GDPR and ensure secure data processing.
5. Comments and Feedback
If you comment on a post (if commenting is enabled), your comment and metadata such as IP address and browser type may be stored to prevent spam and help moderation.
BibleThinks reserves the right to remove comments that are offensive, defamatory, or unrelated to the topic of faith-based discussion.
All comments are manually approved to keep the community positive and respectful.
6. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Occasionally, our articles may include embedded media for example, a Bible verse from another resource or a video clip.
Embedded content behaves just like it would if you visited the other website directly.
These external sites may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interaction.
We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any linked or embedded sites before interacting with their content.
7. Analytics and Performance Tools
BibleThinks uses Google Analytics and similar tools to understand website traffic and usage patterns.
Analytics data is collected anonymously and does not identify individual users.
We may also use browser caching or CDN (Content Delivery Network) services to improve page load speed globally.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the browser plugin provided by Google.
8. Data Retention and Security
We store personal information only for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected.
This means:
- Contact form messages are deleted after 12 months.
- Email subscribers remain on our list until they unsubscribe.
- Analytics data is retained for performance review and then anonymized.
BibleThinks uses SSL encryption and secure hosting to protect your data.
While no online platform is 100% risk-free, we take every reasonable precaution to prevent unauthorized access or misuse.
9. Your Data Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold.
- Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request that we erase your personal data (“Right to be forgotten”).
- Restriction: Ask us to limit how we process your data.
- Objection: Object to data processing (for example, for analytics).
- Data Portability: Request that we transfer your information to another service (where technically feasible).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@biblethinks.com.
We respond to all valid requests within 30 days.
10. Children’s Privacy
BibleThinks is designed for general audiences and is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
If you believe that a child has submitted personal data to our site, please contact us immediately, and we will delete it promptly.
11. External Links
Our website may contain links to other faith-based resources or partner organizations.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those external sites.
We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.
12. Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure
Currently, BibleThinks does not display advertisements or use affiliate links.
If we introduce them in the future, all sponsored or affiliate content will be clearly marked, and such relationships will never influence biblical interpretation or editorial independence.
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect improvements or new legal requirements.
When changes occur, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to check this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, data use, or security practices, please reach out to us:
📧 Email: info@biblethinks.com
📧 Editorial: editors@biblethinks.com
Our Commitment
We believe trust is sacred both spiritually and personally.
Your privacy is not just a legal obligation; it’s part of how we honor our readers.
“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good.” Romans 12:9
By using BibleThinks, you agree to this policy and our Terms of Use.
Thank you for allowing us to share the Word of God with you in a safe and secure space.
