Privacy Policy

Biblical Man & Biblical Womanhood

Effective Date: August 24, 2024

This Privacy Policy outlines how Biblical Man & Biblical Womanhood ("BM&BW," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data across all digital platforms and services under our control. This includes our Substack newsletters, product sales, donation platforms, email communications, and any future sites or applications owned or operated by us.

1. Who This Policy Covers

This Policy applies to all users, subscribers, donors, and customers ("you" or "your") who:

• Access or purchase content on Substack

• Download digital products

• Submit payments or donations through Stripe, Buy Me a Coffee, GiveSendGo, or any other platform we operate

• Contact us via email or embedded forms

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

a. Directly Provided by You

• Name

• Email address

• Payment method (card type and last 4 digits via Stripe, not full card details)

• Billing address (if applicable)

• Comments or messages sent via email

b. Automatically Collected

• IP address and general location

• Browser type, device data, and OS

• Activity logs (e.g., downloads, content access)

• Time of access and referral pages

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Fulfill digital product orders and subscriptions

• Respond to customer service and refund requests

• Prevent fraud, abuse, or chargeback disputes

• Send you emails or updates about content, products, or ministry news

• Comply with legal, tax, or regulatory requirements

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for advertising purposes.

4. Legal Grounds for Processing (GDPR/EU Residents)

If you reside in the EU/EEA, our legal basis for processing includes:

• Contractual necessity (e.g., fulfilling a purchase or subscription)

• Consent (e.g., joining a mailing list)

• Legal obligations (e.g., financial recordkeeping)

• Legitimate interest (e.g., fraud prevention, platform security)

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as needed to:

• Fulfill the purpose for which it was collected

• Defend against disputes

• Meet financial and legal recordkeeping obligations

Typical retention period is 24 months, unless longer is required by law or ongoing business need.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures, including:

• Use of encrypted payment processors (Stripe, etc.)

• Limited internal access to customer records

• Secure cloud storage for server logs and download records

However, no system can be 100% secure. You acknowledge that any transmission of data is at your own risk.

7. Your Rights (EU/EEA/UK Residents)

You may:

• Request a copy of your personal data (data access)

• Request corrections (rectification)

• Request deletion (right to be forgotten)

• Object to or restrict processing

Email privacy@biblicalmanwoman.com to exercise these rights. We will respond within 30 calendar days.

8. Children’s Data

Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect or store personal information from minors.

9. Third-Party Services

We use external services such as:

• Stripe (payment processing)

• Substack (content and subscription delivery)

• Buy Me a Coffee or GiveSendGo (donation collection)

These providers may process your data under their own privacy policies.

10. California Privacy Notice (CCPA)

We do not sell your data. California residents may request:

• Access to the personal data we’ve collected

• Deletion of stored data

• Details on how it’s used or shared

Contact privacy@biblicalmanwoman.com with "CCPA Request" in the subject line.

11. International Transfers

By using our services, you agree that your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions that may not have the same level of protection as your home country.

12. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do:

• Material changes will be announced by email or site banner

• Minor edits are effective immediately upon posting

Check this page regularly to stay informed.

13. Contact Us

📧 Email: privacy@biblicalmanwoman.com

We do not offer telephone or postal support. All inquiries must be submitted via email.