Privacy Policy

KJV Baptist Sermon Notes (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
• Pastor Verification: Church name, denomination, church website, and ministry role when requesting free pastor access
• Payment Information: Billing details processed securely through Stripe (we do not store credit card numbers)
• Communications: Messages you send us through contact forms or email

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and general location (country/region)
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website or source
• Device information (desktop, mobile, tablet)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide access to our sermon resources
• Process pastor verification requests
• Process payments and maintain your subscription
• Send important account-related notifications
• Improve our website and content offerings
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Prevent fraud and maintain security

3. Information Sharing

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who help us operate our website (e.g., Stripe for payments, Supabase for database hosting, Vercel for web hosting)
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS
• Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text
• Payment processing is handled by PCI-compliant Stripe
• Regular security reviews and updates

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you signed in to your account
• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use our site

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

6. Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services:

• Supabase: Database and authentication
• Stripe: Payment processing
• Vercel: Website hosting

Each service has its own privacy policy governing their use of your data.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from promotional emails

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email.

11. Contact Us

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