Privacy Policy

RealLifeScripture.com ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide when you use our website, purchase Bible studies, or sign up for our newsletter. By using our site, you agree to the terms described here.

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at hello@reallifescripture.com.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information you provide directly

We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with our website:

• Account registration: Name and email address when you create an account.
• Newsletter sign-up: Email address when you subscribe to our mailing list.
• Purchase data: Name, email address, and billing information (processed securely through our payment providers, Paystack and PayPal) when you purchase a Bible study.
• Contact form submissions: Name, email address, and any message content you submit via our Contact Us page.
• Bible study reflections: Personal written reflections you enter during an interactive study. These are stored locally in your browser (localStorage) and are never transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly take action to share them.

1.2 Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• Your IP address and general geographic location (country/region)
• Browser type and version
• Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring URLs (the page that linked you to our site)

This information is collected through standard server logs and analytics tools and is used to understand how our site is used and to improve it.

2. Cookies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored in your browser — to enhance your experience. We use the following types:

• Essential cookies: Necessary for the site to function correctly (e.g., keeping you signed in, maintaining your cart).
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. These do not identify you personally.
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for future visits.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the site.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your account
• To process Bible study purchases and deliver access to purchased content
• To send you newsletters and updates (only if you've subscribed)
• To respond to your contact form submissions and support requests
• To improve the content, design, and functionality of our website
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Payment Processing

All payment transactions are processed through Paystack and PayPal, third-party payment processors. We do not store your full card number on our servers. Each processor's handling of your payment data is governed by its own privacy policy (paystack.com and paypal.com). By making a purchase, you agree to the terms of the processor you choose at checkout.

5. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will send you periodic emails with new content, study announcements, and encouragement. Every email includes an unsubscribe link. You may opt out at any time by clicking that link or by emailing us at hello@reallifescripture.com.

Transactional emails (purchase confirmations, account-related messages) are sent regardless of newsletter subscription status, as they are necessary for your use of the service.

6. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. These include encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure data storage, and restricted access to personal data.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Bible study reflection data entered during interactive studies is stored only in your browser's local storage and is not transmitted to our servers. It remains on your device and is only accessible to you.

7. Third-Party Services

Our site may use the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

• Paystack — payment processing
• PayPal — payment processing
• Firebase (Google) — user authentication and data storage
• MailerLite — newsletter delivery. Governed by MailerLite's Privacy Policy.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party providers.

8. Your Rights

As a South African-based service, we are committed to complying with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access the personal data we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate data
• The right to request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• The right to withdraw consent for email communications at any time
• The right to data portability (receiving your data in a usable format)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@reallifescripture.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and Bible studies are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of our site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out: