1. Introduction

Welcome to ScripturalCanvas.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website. By using ScripturalCanvas.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.  

2. Who We Are

ScripturalCanvas.com is owned and operated by Scriptural Canvas. Our website address is: https://scripturalcanvas.com.

3. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide you with a seamless and personalized experience. The types of information we collect include:

  • Personal Information:
    • Name and email address (when you leave comments, create an account, or subscribe to our newsletter).
    • Contact information (if you contact us directly).
    • Profile information (if you register an account).
    • Payment information (if you make a purchase – please note that payment processing is often handled by third-party processors with their own privacy policies).
  • Usage Data:
    • IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical information.
    • Pages you visit, links you click, and other interactions with our website.
    • Data collected through cookies and similar technologies.
  • Comments and Media:
    • Comments you leave on our website.
    • Images or other media you upload (if applicable).

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our website.
  • To process and fulfill orders.
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
  • To personalize your experience and provide relevant content.
  • To send you newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent).
  • To analyze website usage and improve our services.
  • To detect and prevent fraud and other illegal activities.
  • To moderate comments, and prevent spam.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.

  • Cookies: Small files stored on your device that track your preferences and activities.
  • Types of Cookies:
    • Essential cookies (necessary for website functionality).
    • Performance cookies (to analyze website usage).
    • Functionality cookies (to remember your preferences).
    • Marketing cookies (to deliver targeted advertisements).
  • Managing Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.  
  • Third Party tracking: We may use third party analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, that also use cookies.

6. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Our website may contain embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from other websites. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interactions. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. Please review their privacy policies for more information.

7. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us with website hosting, payment processing, analytics, and other services.
  • Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
  • With your consent: If you give us explicit permission to share your data.
  • Spam prevention: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.  

  • Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely.
  • User account information is retained as long as the account is active.
  • Financial transactions are retained as required by financial law.

9. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data (subject to certain exceptions).  
  • Restriction: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
  • Portability: You can request to receive your personal data in a portable format.
  • Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal data.
  • Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your personal data.
  • Complaints: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.  

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website is safe for children under the age of 13, though not intended for them. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.  

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our website. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.  

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

  • Email: admin@scripturalcanvas.com
  • Physical Address: 2711 S. McDonald Rd, Spokane Valley WA 99216, United States of America
  • Phone Number: 1-509-903-9232

14. Your Data Privacy Rights

ScripturalCanvas.com is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy rights, regardless of your location. We adhere to core data protection principles and provide transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.

14.1 Core Data Protection Principles

We follow these fundamental principles:

  • Transparency and Fairness: We provide clear information about our data practices.
  • Purpose Limitation: We collect data for specific, legitimate purposes.
  • Data Minimization: We collect only necessary data.
  • Accuracy: We strive to keep data accurate and up-to-date.
  • Storage Limitation: We retain data only as long as needed.
  • Security: We implement security measures to protect your data.

14.2 Rights Regarding Your Personal Information

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: You can request access to your personal data.
  • Correction: You can request corrections to inaccurate data.
  • Deletion: You can request deletion of your data (subject to exceptions).
  • Objection: You can object to certain data processing.
  • Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a portable format (where applicable).
  • Restriction of Processing: You can request restriction of processing.
  • Withdrawal of Consent: You can withdraw consent where applicable.

14.3 Specific Rights for EU Residents (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), your rights are governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In addition to the above rights, you have:

  • The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
  • Specific legal basis information regarding how your data is processed.

14.4 Specific Rights for US Residents

Certain US states have specific privacy laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other emerging state regulations. These laws may provide additional rights, including:

  • The right to know what personal information is collected.
  • The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information.

14.5 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your rights or for any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at: admin@scripturalcanvas.com. We will respond to your requests in accordance with applicable laws.

14.6 Data Transfers

If we transfer your data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect it.

14.7 Changes to This Section

We may update this section to reflect changes in laws or our practices.