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Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. Our approach
Plain English Bible is built around a simple commitment: collect only what we need to deliver the podcast and email guide, keep it secure, and never sell it. This page explains, in plain language, what we collect and how it's used.
2. Information we collect
- Email address — if you subscribe to the email guide, we store the address you provide.
- Usage data — basic, aggregated information such as page views, episode plays, browser type, and approximate region, used to understand what's resonating.
- Device data — standard log information sent by your browser or podcast app (IP address, user agent, referring page).
- Cookies and local storage — small files used to remember preferences (such as player volume and playback speed) and to keep you signed in if you create an account.
3. How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver episodes, transcripts, and the email guide you've requested.
- Improve the content, performance, and usability of the Service.
- Respond to questions, feedback, and support requests.
- Detect and prevent abuse, fraud, and security incidents.
4. What we do not do
- We do not sell your personal information.
- We do not rent or trade your email address with other organizations.
- We do not run third-party advertising on the site.
5. Service providers
We rely on a small number of trusted service providers to operate the Service — including hosting, email delivery, podcast distribution (such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube), and analytics. These providers only access the information they need to perform their work and are bound by their own privacy commitments.
6. Cookies
Cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage) are used to remember your preferences and to measure aggregate usage. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features — like remembering playback position or volume — may not work as expected.
7. Your choices
- Unsubscribe — every email includes a one-click unsubscribe link.
- Access or deletion — you can request a copy of your data or ask us to delete it by contacting us.
- Do Not Track — we honor browser Do Not Track signals where technically feasible.
8. Data retention
We keep your information only as long as necessary to provide the Service or as required by law. If you unsubscribe, your email address is removed from our active list and retained only to ensure you aren't accidentally re-added.
9. Security
We use industry-standard safeguards — encryption in transit, access controls, and regular reviews — to protect the information we hold. No system is perfectly secure, but we work to keep your data safe and to respond quickly if something goes wrong.
10. Children's privacy
The Service is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.
11. International users
Plain English Bible may be accessed from anywhere in the world. By using the Service, you understand that your information may be processed in countries other than your own, including the United States.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. Significant changes will be highlighted on the site or communicated via the email guide where appropriate.
13. Contact
Questions or requests about your privacy? Reach out through the contact options listed in the footer of the site, and we'll respond as quickly as we can.