Privacy Policy

Introduction

Bible Archaeology (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the Bible Archaeology blog (the “Site”) to provide information on topics related to Bible archaeology and its intersection with history and faith. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our Site. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1. Personal Information
When you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us through the Site, we may collect personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, and any other details you provide (“Personal Information”).
We only collect Personal Information that you voluntarily provide to us.

2. Non-Personal Information
We may also collect non-personal information about how you use our Site, such as your IP address, browser type, the pages you visit, and the time and date of your visit. This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies to help improve the performance of our Site and provide you with a better user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect from you for the following purposes:

– To provide, operate, and maintain our Site
– To respond to your comments, questions, or requests
– To send newsletters or updates if you have subscribed to them
– To analyze and improve the performance and functionality of the Site
– To prevent unauthorized activities and ensure the security of our Site

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience on our Site. Cookies are small files that are stored on your computer or device when you visit a website. These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Site, remember your preferences, and tailor our content to meet your interests.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may limit your ability to use certain features of our Site.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers, such as analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), to collect, monitor, and analyze information to help us improve the performance and user experience of our Site. These third parties may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to collect information about your activity on our Site.

Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party service providers. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies for more information.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your Personal Information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

– Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
– Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred to the new entity as part of the business transaction.

Security of Your Information

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Retention of Personal Information

We will retain your Personal Information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

Your Rights

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

– Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
– Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
– Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal obligations.
– Opt-out: You may unsubscribe from our newsletter or opt-out of communications at any time by following the instructions provided in our emails or by contacting us directly.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Your Contact Information].

Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes to this Privacy Policy will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates or changes.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

– Email: [Your Email Address]
– Mailing Address: [Your Physical Address, if applicable]

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Effective Date: October 19, 2024