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    Privacy Policy

    Last updated: September 15, 2026

    1. Overview

    Bible Sundays ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data when you use our website at biblesundays.com ("the Website").

    2. Information We Collect

    2.1 Information You Provide

    • AI Chat Inputs: When you use the "Ask the Bible" feature, the questions you type are sent to a third-party AI language model provider for processing. These inputs are not stored in our database and are not linked to your identity.
    • Newsletter Subscription: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
    • Contact Form: If you contact us, we receive the information you provide in your message.

    2.2 Information Collected Automatically

    • IP Address: We collect your IP address for rate limiting purposes on the AI chat feature (to prevent abuse). IP addresses are stored temporarily in server memory and are not persisted to any database.
    • Usage Data: We may use analytics services that collect standard web usage data such as pages visited, time on site, browser type, and referring URLs. This data is aggregated and not personally identifiable.

    2.3 What We Do Not Collect

    • We do not require user accounts or registration to use the Website
    • We do not sell your personal information
    • We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for marketing
    • We do not store your AI chat conversations in our database

    3. How We Use Your Information

    • AI Chat Processing: Your questions are transmitted to our AI service provider to generate Bible-based responses. These interactions are processed in real-time and are not stored after the response is delivered.
    • Rate Limiting: IP addresses are used temporarily to enforce usage limits on the AI chat feature (20 questions per hour) to ensure fair access for all users.
    • Website Improvement: Aggregated, anonymous usage data helps us understand which content is most helpful and improve the user experience.
    • Newsletter: Email addresses are used solely to send our newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time.

    4. Third-Party Services

    We use the following categories of third-party services:

    • AI Language Model Provider: User questions submitted through the Ask the Bible feature are sent to an AI provider for processing. These providers have their own privacy policies governing how they handle data.
    • Mapping Services: The Church Finder feature uses mapping APIs to display church locations.
    • Hosting & Infrastructure: Our website is hosted on cloud infrastructure services that may process standard server logs.
    • Advertising Partners: We display advertising on some pages. Ad providers, including Google and its certified partners, may set cookies or similar technologies on your device.

    4a. Advertising and Cookies

    Bible Sundays is free to read. Part of the cost of running it is covered by advertising shown on some pages. Here is exactly what that means for your data.

    • Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites.
    • Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.
    • You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalised advertising at aboutads.info/choices or, in Europe, at youronlinechoices.eu.
    • Data typically processed by ad partners includes your IP address, approximate location, device and browser type, and the pages you view on this site. It is used to select which advert to show and to measure whether it was seen.
    • Visitors in the UK, EEA and Switzerland are asked for their consent before any advertising or measurement cookies are set, and can change or withdraw that choice at any time.

    Full detail, including a list of cookie categories, is on our Cookie Notice, and our editorial position on advertising is set out in the Advertising Disclosure.

    5. Data Retention

    • AI Chat Data: Not retained. Conversations exist only during your active session and are not saved.
    • IP Addresses (Rate Limiting): Stored in temporary server memory for up to 1 hour, then automatically deleted.
    • Newsletter Emails: Retained until you unsubscribe.

    6. Your Rights

    You have the right to:

    • Access information we hold about you (primarily limited to newsletter subscriptions)
    • Request deletion of your newsletter subscription
    • Opt out of any future communications
    • Use the Website without providing any personal information (no account required)

    Since we do not store AI chat conversations or require user accounts, there is minimal personal data to manage. If you have concerns, please contact us.

    7. Children's Privacy

    Bible Sundays is a general-audience website and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The Website does not require registration or accounts. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us so we can address the concern.

    8. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

    9. Contact

    If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please visit our Contact page.