Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Scripture Study Zone

Effective Date: August 22, 2025
Scripture Study Zone (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the rights you have over your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with our site:

  • Personal information: name, email address, location (such as city or country), and any details you provide through forms.
  • Technical information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, and timestamps.
  • Cookies and tracking data: session cookies, analytics cookies, and preference cookies.
  • User-submitted content: comments, study notes, or contact form messages.

2. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

PurposeLegal Basis
Running and improving the siteLegitimate interest, contract
Sending updates or newslettersConsent
Security and fraud preventionLegitimate interest
Meeting legal obligationsLegal requirement

3. Use of Cookies

Cookies help us provide a better browsing experience. We use them to:

  • Keep the site working properly
  • Remember your settings and preferences
  • Measure site traffic and performance

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some parts of the site may not work properly without them.

4. Sharing of Information

We only share your information when necessary:

  • Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery) who are under contracts to protect your data
  • Legal authorities when required by law
  • With your consent, if you ask us to share information

We do not sell your personal data.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the data we hold about you
  • Request corrections if your data is inaccurate
  • Ask us to delete your information
  • Withdraw consent for email/newsletter communications
  • Request a copy of your data in a portable format
  • Object to or limit how we use your data (where applicable)

To exercise your rights, email jimrgarrison@gmail.com. We’ll respond within 30 days or as required by law.

6. Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as needed:

  • Personal data: up to 2 years after your last interaction unless longer retention is required by law
  • Cookies/logs: typically days to months, depending on type
  • Legal/transactional records: kept as long as regulations require

7. Security Measures

We take steps to protect your data, including:

  • Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
  • Firewalls and secure servers
  • Access limited to authorized personnel
  • Regular updates and monitoring

No system is 100% secure, but we work to keep your data as safe as possible.

8. Data Breaches

If a data breach occurs, we will:

  1. Investigate and contain the issue quickly
  2. Notify affected users and regulators within 72 hours if legally required
  3. Provide details on what happened and what steps you can take

9. International Transfers (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)

  • EU/UK (GDPR): If your data is transferred outside the EU/UK, we use Standard Contractual Clauses or other legal safeguards.
  • California (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal data we collect, request deletion, and opt out of sale (we do not sell data).
  • Other regions: We comply with applicable local privacy laws where required.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests about this Privacy Policy:

11. Severability

If any part of this Privacy Policy is found to be invalid, the rest of the policy remains in effect.

12. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Portugal. Any disputes will be handled in the courts of Caldas da Rainha, Portugal.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with a new effective date.

14. Revision History

VersionDateNotes
1.0Aug 22 2025Initial version published