Privacy Policy

1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy

BibleMouse.com is a mission-driven, free educational resource. We are not in the business of selling your data. We collect only the minimum information necessary to provide and improve our service. We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

As a ministry serving families, we take seriously our responsibility to protect your family's information, especially information related to children.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact Us: Name and email address when you send us a message through our contact form
• Subscribe to Updates: Email address if you sign up for our newsletter or updates
• Make a Donation: Name, email, and payment information processed securely through our payment provider (Stripe)
• Request Support: Information you provide when seeking help or reporting issues

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit BibleMouse.com, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, navigation paths
• Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see Section 5)

This information is collected in aggregate form and is used to improve our website and understand how families use our curriculum. We do not use this information to identify individual users.

3.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

BibleMouse.com does NOT collect:

• Social Security numbers or government IDs
• Financial account information (payments are processed by Stripe)
• Precise geolocation data
• Children's names, ages, or educational progress
• Student records or academic assessments
• Health or medical information
• Biometric data

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide Our Service: Deliver curriculum content and educational resources
• Communicate With You: Respond to inquiries, send requested updates, and provide support
• Improve Our Curriculum: Analyze usage patterns to enhance content and user experience
• Process Donations: Complete transactions and send receipts for tax purposes
• Ensure Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Comply with Law: Meet legal obligations and respond to lawful requests

We will NOT use your information for targeted advertising, sell your data to marketers, or share your information for purposes unrelated to BibleMouse.com's educational mission.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.

5.2 How We Use Cookies

BibleMouse.com uses cookies for:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., session management)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

5.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block cookies from certain or all websites
• Set preferences for how cookies are handled

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

5.4 Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but we limit our tracking to essential analytics as described above.

6. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to operate BibleMouse.com. These services may have access to limited information as necessary to perform their functions:

6.1 Hosting and Infrastructure

• Microsoft Azure: Cloud hosting for our website
• GitHub: Code repository and deployment

6.2 Analytics

• Google Analytics: Website usage analysis (anonymized data)

We have configured Google Analytics to anonymize IP addresses and have disabled data sharing with Google for advertising purposes.

6.3 Payment Processing

• Stripe: Secure payment processing for donations

We do not store your credit card information. All payment data is handled directly by Stripe in accordance with PCI-DSS standards. Please review Stripe's Privacy Policy.

6.4 Email Communications

• Email Service Provider: For sending newsletters and updates (if subscribed)

We carefully select third-party providers who maintain strong privacy and security practices. However, we encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy:

• Contact Information: Until you request deletion or unsubscribe
• Donation Records: 7 years for tax and legal compliance
• Analytics Data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Server Logs: 90 days

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at privacy@biblemouse.com.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure hosting with Microsoft Azure
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to maintaining industry-standard protections.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

9.1 Access and Portability

You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

9.2 Correction

You may request that we correct any inaccurate information.

9.3 Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

9.4 Opt-Out

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or contacting us directly.

9.5 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@biblemouse.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information held by businesses
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

We do not sell personal information. To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us at privacy@biblemouse.com.

11. International Users

BibleMouse.com is operated in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data based on legitimate interests (providing our educational service), consent (where you have provided it), and contractual necessity (processing donations).

12. Links to Other Websites

Our curriculum may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites, even if we link to them as educational resources.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• For significant changes, we may provide additional notice (such as a website banner or email)
• Your continued use of BibleMouse.com after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

BibleMouse.com
Email: privacy@biblemouse.com
General Inquiries: contact@biblemouse.com
Website: biblemouse.com/contact

We take privacy concerns seriously and will respond to your inquiry as quickly as possible, typically within 30 days.