Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 14, 2025
Last Updated: June 11, 2026

OpenBible.ai ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website openbible.ai (the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: We do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or contact details unless voluntarily provided (e.g., via contact forms). If you submit queries or use voice input, we do not store your inputs on our servers.
• Usage Data: Automatically collected information includes IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and pages viewed. This is gathered via cookies and similar technologies for analytics purposes.
• Query Data: Biblical questions or searches you enter are processed temporarily to generate responses using third-party APIs (e.g., xAI Grok and Scripture API). We do not store or log your queries on our servers. Your conversation history is saved only in your own browser's local storage and can be cleared at any time by starting a new chat.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and improve the Site's functionality, such as generating AI-powered Bible responses.
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience (via Google Analytics).
• Respond to inquiries if you contact us.
• Comply with legal obligations.

3. Third-Party Services

Your queries are sent to:

• xAI Grok API: For AI responses. See xAI's privacy policy at x.ai/privacy.
• Scripture API: For Bible verses. See their privacy policy at scripture.api.bible/privacy.
• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous site usage statistics. See Google's privacy policy.
• Formspree: Contact form submissions are processed by Formspree. See Formspree's privacy policy.

We do not control these third parties' privacy practices.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for essential functionality and analytics. You can manage cookies via your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect Site features.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your information. We may share data:

• With service providers (our website is hosted with HostGator, and our AI backend runs on Vercel).
• To comply with laws or protect rights.
• In case of business transfers (e.g., merger).

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures, but no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your data. Contact us for requests.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Changes will be posted here with a new effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, reach out via our Contact page.