PRIVACY POLICY

Overview

Paleo-Christian Press operates this website, First Century Christian Faith (firstcenturycf.org), for educational and informational purposes. We respect the privacy of individuals who access or use the website and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information. By accessing or using the website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the data practices described herein.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information only when users voluntarily provide it. This data may include a name, email address, and information submitted through correspondence, subscription forms, or direct communication. We also collect limited non-personally identifiable information automatically when users interact with the website. This information may include internet protocol (IP) address, browser type, operating system, referring uniform resource locator (URL), pages viewed, timestamps, and general usage metrics. We collect this data through analytics technologies, including Google Analytics.

How We Use Your Information

We process personal information for the following purposes:

To respond to inquiries and communications initiated by users.
To provide requested educational content, updates, or subscriptions.
To operate, maintain, and improve website functionality and content.
To monitor usage patterns and evaluate website performance.
To protect the security and integrity of the website and prevent misuse.

We do not use personal data for commercial profiling, targeted advertising, or third-party marketing.

Why We Are Allowed to Use Your Information

Where required by applicable law, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process personal data on one or more of the following legal bases:

The data subject has given consent to the processing of personal data for specific purposes.
Processing is necessary to respond to communications or requests initiated by the data subject.
Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation.
Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in operating and securing an educational website, provided that those interests do not override the rights and freedoms of the data subject.

Cookies and Website Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality and analyze traffic patterns. Users can manage or turn off cookies in their browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain features, but will not prevent access to essential website content.

Who May Receive Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data. We may share limited personal data with service providers that support website operations, such as analytics or hosting providers, solely to the extent necessary to perform those services. Such providers process data in accordance with their own legal obligations and privacy policies.

Information Used Outside the United States

We operate this website from the United States. When users access the website from outside the United States, we may transfer, store, and process personal data in the United States or other jurisdictions. Where required, we rely on lawful transfer mechanisms and apply reasonable safeguards to protect personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

How Long We Keep Information and How We Protect It

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce policies. When retention is no longer required, we delete or anonymize personal data in accordance with appropriate measures.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure—no method of electronic transmission or storage guarantees absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable law, users may exercise the right to access personal data, request correction or erasure, request restriction of processing, withdraw consent, request data portability where applicable, and file a complaint with a supervisory authority. Users may submit requests using the contact information provided above. We respond to valid requests within the timeframes required by law.

Purpose of This Website

We provide all content on this website for educational and informational purposes only. The website does not provide legal, academic, or pastoral advice. Users assume full responsibility for interpreting and using the information provided.

Children and Privacy

We intend this website for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under thirteen (13) years of age. If we identify such data, we delete it promptly.

Updates to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to revise this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in law, technology, or organizational practice. We post updates on this page and make them effective immediately upon publication. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Direct privacy questions to contact@firstcenturycf.org.