Website: https://spearnet.org
Effective Date: 8/30/2025
Last Updated: 11/6/2025
SpearNet (“we,” “our,” or “us”) provides Bible study resources, courses, podcasts, and educational content. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in compliance with applicable laws, including the GDPR / UK GDPR and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).
By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
We may collect personal information when you:
- Subscribe to email updates
- Register for courses or downloadable materials
- Submit contact forms or requests
This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Optional profile/account details (if applicable)
1.2 Information Automatically Collected
We may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Device and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- General geographic location (not precise)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Send newsletters, updates, and educational materials (with your consent)
- Respond to inquiries and support needs
- Improve website functionality and content
- Maintain security and prevent spam or misuse
We do not sell your personal information.
You may unsubscribe from email updates at any time.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR / UK GDPR)
We process personal data under:
- Consent (email subscriptions, optional form submission)
- Contract (providing registered course access or purchased materials)
- Legitimate Interest (site security, analytics, service improvement)
You may withdraw consent at any time.
4. Your Rights (EU / UK Residents)
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Request restriction or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw email consent
- Lodge a complaint with your Data Protection Authority
To make a request, email: info@spearnet.org
We respond within 30 days where required.
5. Your Rights (California Residents — CCPA / CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you may request:
- Disclosure of categories or specific pieces of personal information collected
- Correction of inaccurate personal information
- Deletion of personal information (with some lawful exceptions)
- Information about disclosures made for business purposes
- To opt out of data “sale” or “sharing” (we do not sell data)
To make a request, email: info@spearnet.org
We will verify your identity before completing any request. You will not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
6. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers such as:
- Web hosting platforms
- Email newsletter services (e.g., Jetpack, Noptin, MailerLite, etc.)
- Analytics tools (e.g., Jetpack Stats, Google Analytics)
These providers process information under their own privacy policies and may only use data as instructed by us. They are not authorized to use your data for their own marketing.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Improve site performance
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze visitor traffic and patterns
You may disable cookies in your browser settings. If required in your region, a cookie notice will appear with options for consent.
8. Data Security
We use reasonable safeguards such as encryption and access limitations. However, no method of data transmission or storage is entirely secure. You use the site at your own discretion.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:
- Email subscription use
- Course access and educational services
- Legal and administrative obligations
You may request deletion at any time.
10. Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed to children under age 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided information, contact us to request deletion.
11. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing this website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S.
We take appropriate steps to safeguard cross-border data transfers.
12. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date will reflect the most recent version. Significant changes will be noted on this page.
13. Contact Us
For questions or privacy requests:
Email: info@spearnet.org
Website: https://spearnet.org/contact