Introduction
Welcome to Scripture Lives (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We operate the website scripturelives.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We do not require you to create an account to use Scripture Lives. If you contact us via email at info@scripturelives.com, we may retain your name and email address to respond to your inquiry.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, certain information may be collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This information is used to analyze trends, administer the site, and improve user experience.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use them to:
- Remember your reading position and bookmarks (stored locally on your device)
- Analyze site traffic and usage via analytics services
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of the Site may not function properly without cookies.
Advertising — Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out via the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
For more information on how Google uses data from sites that use its services, please visit How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services which may collect data independently:
- api.bible — Used to serve Bible translations (NIV, NLT, AMP). Subject to the api.bible Terms of Service.
- Wikipedia / Wikimedia — Used to display visual references and location imagery. Subject to Wikimedia's Privacy Policy.
- PayPal — Used to process donations. Subject to PayPal's Privacy Policy.
- YouTube — Links to our Faith Tails channel. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
Local Storage
Scripture Lives stores certain data directly on your device using your browser's local storage. This includes your reading position, bookmarked chapters, reading plan entries, and study session notes. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: