Privacy Policy
Free Daily Devotionals (“we,” “us,” “our”) is a website and ministry platform operated as a subsidiary of Jesus Bible Foundation. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal information when you visit or use https://www.freedailydevotionals.com/ (“Website”).
We are committed to respecting your privacy and handling your information with care, transparency, and integrity.
By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use this Website.
1. Who We Are
Website Name: Free Daily Devotionals
Website URL: https://www.freedailydevotionals.com/
Parent / Subsidiary Relationship: A subsidiary of Jesus Bible Foundation
For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, please contact us at:
Organization: Jesus Bible Foundation
Email: info@jesusbiblefoundation.com
Postal Address: 304 Pasteur Road, Rembrandt Park, Johannesburg, 2090
2. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected through:
- our Website
- contact forms
- newsletter or devotional sign-up forms
- account or subscription features, if any
- comments, prayer requests, and other user submissions
- emails you send to us
- cookies and similar technologies
- social media interactions linked from or associated with our Website
This Policy does not apply to third-party websites, services, or platforms that we do not control, even if we link to them.
3. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect information you choose to give us, such as:
- your name
- email address
- phone number
- postal address
- prayer requests
- messages or inquiries
- comments or testimonials
- donation-related details
- subscription preferences
- any other information you submit through forms, email, or other communications
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect certain technical and usage data, such as:
- IP address
- browser type and version
- device type
- operating system
- pages visited
- date and time of visits
- referring website
- time spent on pages
- clicks, navigation paths, and interaction data
- approximate location based on IP address
C. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies, pixels, tags, analytics tools, and similar technologies to improve Website performance, remember preferences, measure traffic, and support communications and outreach.
D. Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from third-party providers, such as:
- website analytics services
- email marketing platforms
- payment processors
- donation tools
- social media platforms
- advertising or embedded media providers
- security and spam prevention services
4. How We Use Your Information
We may use personal information for the following purposes:
- to operate and maintain the Website
- to provide devotionals, newsletters, and ministry content
- to respond to messages, prayer requests, and support inquiries
- to send updates, devotionals, ministry announcements, and related communications
- to process donations, purchases, or other transactions
- to improve user experience and Website functionality
- to analyze Website traffic and audience engagement
- to protect the Website against fraud, abuse, spam, and security threats
- to comply with legal obligations
- to enforce our policies, rights, and terms
- to manage ministry outreach, communications, and community engagement
We will only use your information where we have a proper reason to do so.
5. Legal Bases for Processing
Where applicable under privacy laws, we process personal information on one or more of the following legal bases:
- your consent
- performance of a contract or transaction
- compliance with a legal obligation
- our legitimate interests, such as operating, securing, and improving the Website and communicating with supporters, readers, and subscribers
If we rely on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
6. Email Communications and Devotional Subscriptions
If you subscribe to devotionals, newsletters, or other updates, we may use your email address to send:
- daily devotionals
- weekly or monthly devotional updates
- ministry news
- prayer or spiritual encouragement content
- new resource announcements
- donation or campaign updates
- service notices or important administrative messages
You may unsubscribe from marketing or devotional emails at any time by:
- clicking the unsubscribe link in the email, or
- contacting us directly at info@jesusbiblefoundation.com
Please note that we may still send non-promotional service or administrative messages where necessary.
7. Comments, Prayer Requests, and Public Submissions
If you post comments, testimonials, or other content publicly on the Website:
- that information may be visible to others
- your name or chosen display name may appear publicly
- you should avoid sharing sensitive personal information in public fields
If you submit a prayer request or private message, we will treat it with care, but you should understand that email and internet transmissions may not always be fully secure.
We reserve the right to moderate, remove, or refuse user-submitted content at our discretion.
8. Donations, Payments, and Transactions
If the Website accepts donations, purchases, or other payments, payment processing may be handled by third-party providers. We typically do not store full payment card details on our servers unless explicitly stated.
Information collected in connection with donations or payments may include:
- donor name
- email address
- billing address
- transaction amount
- transaction date
- payment status
- limited payment method details supplied by the processor
Payment processors handle your payment information under their own privacy policies and security standards.
9. Cookies Policy
We may use cookies and related technologies for purposes such as:
- keeping the Website functioning properly
- remembering user settings and preferences
- analyzing traffic and performance
- understanding user behavior
- improving content and navigation
- measuring outreach and engagement
- supporting embedded media or social sharing tools
Types of Cookies We May Use
- Essential cookies: needed for core site functionality
- Analytics cookies: help us understand usage and improve the Website
- Preference cookies: remember your settings
- Marketing or social cookies: may be used by third-party platforms where enabled
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.
10. Analytics and Tracking Technologies
We may use third-party analytics tools to better understand how users interact with the Website. These tools may collect information such as:
- pages viewed
- referral sources
- time on site
- bounce rates
- clicks and engagement
- device and browser information
This helps us improve our devotionals, ministry resources, content structure, and overall Website experience.
11. Social Media, Embedded Content, and External Platforms
The Website may include links to or integrations with third-party services, including social media platforms. Pages on this Website may also include embedded content such as videos, audio players, images, feeds, social sharing tools, maps, or widgets.
Embedded content from other websites may behave as if you visited those third-party websites directly. Those third parties may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with their content.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party platforms. Please review their privacy policies separately.
12. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share personal information only when necessary and appropriate, including with:
- service providers that help us operate the Website
- hosting providers
- analytics providers
- email and newsletter platforms
- payment or donation processors
- security, anti-spam, and fraud prevention providers
- legal, regulatory, or governmental authorities when required
- professional advisers, such as auditors, insurers, or legal counsel
- affiliated ministry entities, including Jesus Bible Foundation, where relevant to operations and administration
Any sharing is limited to what is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.
13. Data Retention
We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:
- providing requested services or communications
- maintaining records
- complying with legal, accounting, or regulatory obligations
- resolving disputes
- enforcing agreements
- supporting ministry administration and continuity
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.
14. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
You are responsible for using secure devices, strong passwords where applicable, and protecting your own account or communication details.
15. International Data Transfers
Your information may be stored, processed, or transferred in countries other than your own, including where our service providers operate servers or systems.
Where required, we will take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.
16. Children’s Privacy
This Website is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent where required by law.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us improperly, please contact us so we can review and delete the information where appropriate.
17. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- request access to the personal information we hold about you
- request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- request deletion of your information
- object to certain processing
- request restriction of certain processing
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- request data portability where applicable
- lodge a complaint with a relevant privacy regulator
To exercise any privacy rights, contact us at info@jesusbiblefoundation.com.
We may need to verify your identity before completing your request.
18. South Africa Privacy Notice (POPIA)
If you are in South Africa, we aim to handle personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA), where applicable.
Under POPIA, you may have rights to:
- know what personal information is being collected
- request access to your personal information
- request correction, deletion, or destruction of personal information
- object to certain processing
- withdraw consent where consent applies
- complain to the Information Regulator if you believe your rights have been affected
Information Officer: Jesus Bible Foundation
Email: info@jesusbiblefoundation.com
Address: 304 Pasteur Road, Rembrandt Park, Johannesburg, 2090
19. EU/EEA and UK Privacy Notice
If you access the Website from the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you may have additional rights under applicable data protection laws, including rights related to access, correction, erasure, restriction, objection, and data portability.
Where required, we will only send marketing emails with proper consent or another lawful basis.
20. California Privacy Notice
If applicable, residents of California may have rights under California privacy laws, including rights to know what personal information is collected, used, disclosed, or shared, and rights to request deletion or correction of personal information.
We do not sell personal information in the ordinary meaning of that term.
If you want to make a request under applicable California law, contact us at info@jesusbiblefoundation.com.
21. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting. Because there is no universally accepted standard for responding to such signals, our Website may not respond to them in all cases.
22. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, ministries, bookstores, social platforms, donation pages, or services. Once you leave our Website, this Privacy Policy no longer applies.
We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
23. Business Transfers and Organizational Changes
If Free Daily Devotionals, Jesus Bible Foundation, or related operations undergo restructuring, transfer, merger, asset transfer, ministry reorganization, or similar change, personal information may be transferred as part of that process, subject to applicable law and reasonable safeguards.
24. Sensitive Information
Please do not send highly sensitive personal information through website forms unless clearly requested and securely handled. This includes:
- government identification numbers
- financial account details beyond necessary payment processing
- health or medical information
- highly confidential personal matters
- special category or sensitive data unless necessary and properly protected
If you share sensitive information voluntarily, you acknowledge that this may carry privacy risks.
25. How to Contact Us
Jesus Bible Foundation
For Free Daily Devotionals
Email: info@jesusbiblefoundation.com
Website: https://www.freedailydevotionals.com/
Postal Address: 304 Pasteur Road, Rembrandt Park, Johannesburg, 2090
26. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, services, data practices, or ministry operations.
When we make updates, we will revise the Last Updated date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted means you accept the revised Privacy Policy, to the extent permitted by law.
27. Consent
By using this Website, submitting information, subscribing to communications, or interacting with our content, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
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