Privacy Policy

Quick summary: We collect minimal data necessary to provide our service. We use Google Analytics for website statistics, a custom comment system for article comments, and process contact form submissions. We do not sell your data.

1. Introduction

Scripture Meanings ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at scripturemeanings.com (the "Service").

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact Form Submissions: When you contact us through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
• Comments: When you post comments on our articles, we collect your name, email address, and comment content. Your email address is used for moderation purposes and is not displayed publicly.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Service, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and navigation paths
• Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
• Location Data: General geographic location derived from your IP address (country/region level, not precise location)
• Referral Information: The website or source that referred you to our Service

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and store certain information. For detailed information about the cookies we use and your choices regarding cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

2.4 Dream Chat Data Storage

Our Dream Chat feature uses browser localStorage to save your dream interpretation conversations locally on your device. Important details:

• Local Storage Only: Conversations are stored only in your browser, not on our servers
• No Server Access: We cannot access your saved Dream Chat conversations
• AI Processing: When you submit a dream for interpretation, only the message content is sent to our AI provider (Anthropic) to generate a response
• No Server Storage: No conversation history is stored on our servers
• User Control: You can clear Dream Chat data at any time through your browser settings
• Private Browsing: Private/incognito browsing modes will not save conversations between sessions
• Data Persistence: localStorage data remains on your device unless you manually clear it or clear your browser data

Dream Chat uses Anthropic's Claude API to provide biblical dream interpretations. When you use this feature, your dream description and conversation context are sent to Anthropic for processing. Anthropic processes requests according to their privacy policy: https://www.anthropic.com/privacy. We do not store these conversations on our servers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Maintain Our Service: To deliver content, respond to inquiries, and ensure proper functionality
• To Improve Our Service: To analyze usage patterns, identify popular content, and enhance user experience
• To Communicate With You: To respond to your contact form submissions and comments
• To Ensure Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
• To Comply With Legal Obligations: To meet legal requirements and respond to lawful requests

4. Third-Party Services

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as pages visited, how you arrived at our website, your approximate geographic location, and device and browser information. Google Analytics uses cookies and may collect your IP address. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Our commenting system collects your name, email address, and comment content when you comment. Your name is displayed publicly; your email is used for moderation only and is not displayed. Comments are stored in our database and subject to moderation.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service, subject to confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing your information

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Contact form submissions: up to 2 years or until you request deletion. Comments: retained indefinitely; you may request deletion by contacting us. Analytics data: according to Google's retention policies (typically 26 months).

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to access your data, delete your data, correct inaccurate information, object to data processing, and withdraw consent. For Dream Chat, you can delete locally-stored conversations by clearing your browser data.

To exercise rights or for privacy-related questions, contact us at contact@scripturemeanings.com.

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA. We do not sell personal information. For users in the European Union, we process data based on consent; you may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate measures to protect your personal information. No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. Scripture Meanings is operated from the United States. By using our service, you consent to this transfer.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to other websites. We have no control over their content or privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the new policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this policy periodically.

13. Cookie Consent

By continuing to use this site, you consent to our use of localStorage for Dream Chat functionality and cookies for analytics. You may disable these in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: contact@scripturemeanings.com

Website: scripturemeanings.com/contact