Privacy Policy

1 Introduction

Welcome to JustAllowGod.com ("we," "our," or "us"), operated by Jag Journey, LLC. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at justallowgod.com and use our free Bible study platform and related services.

By using JustAllowGod.com, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our services.

2 Information We Collect

2.1 Account Data

When you create a free account, we may collect:

• Your name and email address
• Phone number (optional)
• Country/region
• Account type (individual, church, or nonprofit)
• Profile avatar (if uploaded)

2.2 Bible Study & Usage Data

As you use the platform, we store data to enhance your experience:

• Bible reading history and progress
• Bookmarks, highlights, and personal notes
• Verse annotations and study notes
• Reading plan enrollment and completion
• Search queries and topic interests
• Preferred Bible translations and reading settings

2.3 Donation Data

If you choose to donate, we collect:

• Donation amount and currency
• Transaction identifiers (processed securely by Stripe)
• Donation history for tax receipt generation

We never see or store your full credit card number, CVV, or banking details. All payment processing is handled securely by Stripe.

2.4 Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website or source

3 How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

3.1 Provide & Personalize Our Service

• Deliver your personalized Bible reading experience
• Sync bookmarks, highlights, and notes across sessions
• Track reading plan progress
• Provide AI-powered study tools and verse explanations
• Remember your accessibility and display preferences

3.2 Analytics & Improvement

• Understand how users interact with our platform
• Identify and fix bugs or performance issues
• Improve Bible study tools and content
• Develop new features based on usage patterns

3.3 Communication

• Send account-related notifications (password resets, security alerts)
• Deliver daily devotional emails (if opted in)
• Share reading plan reminders (if opted in)
• Provide donation receipts and annual giving statements

You can opt out of non-essential communications at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

4 Information Sharing & Third Parties

We may share limited data with the following trusted service providers who help us operate the platform:

• Stripe — Payment processing for donations. Stripe processes your payment information directly and is subject to their own Privacy Policy.
• Email Service Providers — We use trusted email providers to send devotionals, reading plan reminders, and account notifications.
• AI Providers — When you use AI-powered study tools, your verse queries may be sent to third-party AI services (such as Anthropic, OpenAI, or xAI). We do not send your personal information to AI providers — only the biblical text and study questions you submit.
• Hosting & Infrastructure — Our servers and infrastructure providers may process data as part of hosting our platform.

We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect our rights, or to prevent fraud or security threats.

5 Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. Specifically:

• Account data — Retained until you delete your account.
• Bible study data (bookmarks, notes, highlights, reading progress) — Retained until you delete your account or remove individual items.
• Donation records — Retained for a minimum of 7 years for tax and legal compliance.
• Server logs — Automatically purged after 90 days.
• Anonymized analytics — May be retained indefinitely in aggregate form.

When you request account deletion, we anonymize your personal data and remove your identifiable information within 30 days.

6 Your Rights

Regardless of where you live, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

You can exercise these rights directly from your Privacy Settings page, or by contacting us at [email protected].

7 GDPR Rights (European Union Users)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to Be Forgotten — You may request that we erase all personal data we hold about you. We will comply within 30 days unless we have a legal obligation to retain certain data.
• Right to Data Portability — You may request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format (JSON). Use our built-in data export tool in your dashboard.
• Right to Restrict Processing — You may request that we limit how we process your data while a complaint or correction request is pending.
• Right to Object — You may object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing or profiling purposes.
• Right to Withdraw Consent — Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

Legal Basis for Processing: We process your data based on: (a) your consent, (b) performance of a contract (providing you the service), and (c) our legitimate interests in operating and improving the platform.

If you believe your rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.

8 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provide you with additional rights:

• Right to Know — You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell (we do not sell your data).
• Right to Delete — You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out — You have the right to opt out of the "sale" of personal information. As stated above, we do not sell your personal information.
• Right to Non-Discrimination — We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights. You will receive equal service and pricing regardless of your privacy choices.
• Right to Correct — You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate personal information.

To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at [email protected] or use the privacy tools in your account dashboard. We will respond within 45 days.

9 Children's Privacy

JustAllowGod.com is available for anyone to read the Bible without an account. However, account registration is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected]. We will promptly delete such information from our records.

Users between 13 and 18 should review this Privacy Policy with a parent or guardian before creating an account.

10 Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate our platform. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us provide a better experience.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using our cookie consent banner or by visiting our Cookie Policy page.

11 Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect it, including:

• HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data in transit
• Encrypted storage for passwords (bcrypt hashing)
• CSRF protection on all forms
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls limiting who can view user data

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to safeguarding your data to the best of our ability.

12 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Post a notice on our website
• Notify registered users via email for significant changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of JustAllowGod.com after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13 Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us: