Privacy Policy

Introduction

Hebrew for Christians ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website learnhebrewforchristians.com and use our services, including our Hebrew learning games, blog content, and newsletter.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this policy, please do not use our website.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Email Address: When you subscribe to our newsletter through Substack, we collect your email address.
• Meta Lead Ads: We collect your name and email address through Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Lead Ads when you interact with our advertising campaigns.
• Game Progress Data: When you use our Hebrew learning games (flashcards and matching), we store your game scores, completion status, and streaks in your browser's localStorage. This data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: We collect information about how you access and use our website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns.
• Device Information: We may collect information about your device, including browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Newsletter Delivery: To send you weekly Hebrew lessons, word studies, and educational content via email through Substack.
• Game Functionality: To enable game features such as tracking your progress, scores, and daily streaks. This data is stored locally in your browser.
• Website Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve user experience.
• Website Improvement: To analyze trends, administer the site, and gather demographic information about our user base.
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage (Games)

Game progress data (scores, streaks, completion status) is stored locally in your browser's localStorage. This data:

• Remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers
• Can be cleared by clearing your browser's local storage
• Is specific to the browser and device you use

Email Data (Substack)

When you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is stored and managed by Substack, a third-party email service provider. Data collected via Meta Lead Ads is transferred to our third-party email provider, Substack, to facilitate the delivery of our newsletter. Substack's privacy practices govern the storage and handling of your email data. You can review Substack's privacy policy at substack.com/privacy.

When you submit a lead form, we store your contact information, the timestamp of your submission, and your IP address as proof of your explicit consent to receive our marketing communications.

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information about you:

Substack

We use Substack to manage our newsletter subscriptions. When you subscribe, Substack collects your email address and manages the delivery of our newsletter. Substack's privacy policy applies to their collection and use of your data: substack.com/privacy.

Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager

We use Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to analyze website traffic and user behavior. These services use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our website. Google's privacy policy applies: policies.google.com/privacy.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Meta Advertising Tools (Facebook Pixel and Lead Ads)

We use Meta's advertising tools, including the Facebook Pixel and Lead Ads, to reach our audience and capture newsletter signups. This data is used solely by Hebrew for Christians to provide the requested content. Meta's privacy policy applies: facebook.com/privacy/explanation.

Data collected via Meta Lead Ads is transferred to our third-party email provider, Substack, to facilitate the delivery of our newsletter.

You can opt out of Meta tracking by adjusting your Facebook ad preferences or using browser extensions that block tracking.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and advertisements
• Track conversions and measure advertising effectiveness

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.

Deletion

You can request deletion of your personal information. To unsubscribe from our newsletter, use the unsubscribe link in any email or contact us directly.

To delete game progress data, clear your browser's localStorage for our website.

Opt-Out

• Newsletter: Unsubscribe using the link in any newsletter email or contact us.
• Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• Facebook Pixel: Adjust your Facebook ad preferences.
• Cookies: Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information).

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and data portability.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information from our records.

If you are between 13 and 18 years old, please get your parent's or guardian's permission before providing any personal information to us.

Data Retention

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

• Email Addresses: Retained until you unsubscribe from our newsletter.
• Game Progress Data: Stored locally in your browser until you clear your browser's localStorage.
• Analytics Data: Retained according to Google Analytics' data retention policies (typically 26 months).

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 Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

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