Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 12, 2025
Your Privacy Matters
At QuotableFaith, we are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Overview
This Privacy Policy describes how QuotableFaith ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website and services (collectively, the "Service"). By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
Account Registration
When you create an account, we collect information necessary to provide our services and communicate with you.
When you register for an account with QuotableFaith, we collect:
- Email Address: Used for account creation, authentication, and communication
- Password: Encrypted and stored securely using industry-standard hashing algorithms
- Account Preferences: Settings and customizations you choose
Information We Collect Automatically
When you use our Service, we automatically collect certain information:
- IP Address: Your device's internet protocol address for security, analytics, and service optimization
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks, and navigation patterns
- Log Data: Server logs including timestamps, request details, and error messages
User Activity Data
Activity Tracking
We track certain user actions to personalize your experience and improve our service.
To enhance your experience and provide personalized content, we track:
- Quote Likes: Quotes you have liked or favorited
- Search History: Terms and topics you've searched for
- Browsing Patterns: Categories and authors you frequently view
- Engagement Metrics: Time spent reading, quotes shared, and interaction frequency
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for various purposes:
Service Provision
- Create and maintain your account
- Authenticate your identity and secure your account
- Provide personalized quote recommendations
- Save and sync your liked quotes across devices
- Enable search functionality and content discovery
Service Improvement
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our website and user experience
- Identify and fix technical issues
- Optimize website performance and loading times
- Develop new features based on user behavior
Communication
- Send account-related notifications (password resets, security alerts)
- Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
- Send optional newsletters or updates (with your consent)
- Notify you of significant changes to our services
Legal and Security
- Comply with legal obligations and law enforcement requests
- Protect against fraudulent, illegal, or harmful activities
- Enforce our Terms of Service
- Protect the security and integrity of our service
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We Don't Sell Your Data
We never sell your personal information to third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.
We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers
- Hosting Services: Cloud infrastructure providers who help us deliver our service
- Analytics: Service providers that help us understand how users interact with our platform
- Email Services: Providers who help us send account-related communications
- Security Services: Providers who help us detect and prevent security threats
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:
- Valid legal process (subpoenas, court orders)
- Law enforcement requests
- National security requirements
- Protection of our rights and property
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify users of any such change in ownership or control.
Data Security
Security Measures
We implement multiple layers of security to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures:
Technical Safeguards
- Encryption: All passwords are hashed using bcrypt or similar strong encryption algorithms
- HTTPS: All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols
- Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can view or modify user data
- Regular Updates: We keep our systems updated with the latest security patches
- Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for suspicious activities and security threats
Organizational Safeguards
- Employee training on data protection and privacy
- Regular security audits and assessments
- Incident response procedures
- Data minimization practices
Note: While we implement strong security measures, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
Your Privacy Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Portability
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Account Dashboard: View and manage your liked quotes and account settings
Control and Correction
- Update: Correct inaccurate or outdated personal information
- Delete: Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
Limitations
- Restrict Processing: In certain circumstances, limit how we process your data
- Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, withdraw that consent
Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@quotablefaith.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active
- Usage Logs: Typically retained for 12-24 months for security and analytics
- IP Address Logs: Usually retained for 30-90 days unless needed for security investigation
- Communication Records: Retained for customer service and legal compliance purposes
When you delete your account, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, except where we need to retain certain information for legal compliance.
International Data Transfers
Our services are hosted and operated in the United States. If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.
We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers, including:
- Compliance with applicable data protection frameworks
- Implementation of appropriate technical and organizational measures
- Regular review of data protection practices