Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 27, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Claritas (wwww.getclaritas.com) (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit our website (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.
This Policy is designed to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and applicable US federal and state privacy laws.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal information:
a) Information You Provide Directly:
- Email address (e.g., when subscribing to a newsletter or contacting us)
- Name and mailing/shipping address (e.g., if you request physical materials or complete a form)
b) Information Collected Automatically:
- Usage data such as pages visited, time on page, referral source, browser type, device type, and IP address
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content
- To send newsletters or other communications you have opted into
- To respond to your inquiries or requests
- To analyze usage trends and understand how visitors interact with the Site
- To comply with legal obligations
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR): If you are located in the EU/UK, we process your data based on: (i) your consent (e.g., newsletter sign-up), (ii) our legitimate interests in operating and improving the Site, and (iii) compliance with legal obligations. You may withdraw consent at any time.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service providers who assist us in operating the Site (e.g., email platforms, analytics providers) — these parties are contractually required to protect your data
- Law enforcement or government authorities, if required by law or to protect our legal rights
- A successor entity in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets — you will be notified of any such change
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, or as required by law. Email addresses collected for newsletters are retained until you unsubscribe. Usage/analytics data is typically retained for up to 26 months. You may request deletion at any time (see Section 7).
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze traffic and improve the Site. These may include:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic Site functionality
- Analytics cookies: Used to track usage patterns (e.g., Posthog)
EU/UK visitors will be presented with a cookie consent banner before non-essential cookies are activated. You can manage or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie settings or your browser settings.
6. Third-Party Links & Services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
Third-party analytics and service providers we use may include, but are not limited to PostHog. Each has their own privacy policy governing their data practices.
7. Your Rights
Rights for EU/UK Residents (GDPR)
If you are located in the EU or UK, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to certain processing activities
- Receive your data in a portable format
- Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
Rights for California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell (we do not sell your data)
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell or share for cross-context behavioral advertising)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise any California rights, contact us using the information in Section 10. We will respond within 45 days.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet-based transmission is 100% secure. We encourage you to take precautions when sharing sensitive information online.
In the event of a data breach that affects your rights or freedoms, we will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.
9. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or want to submit a data deletion request, please contact us at:
Claritas News & Bible
Email: [email protected]
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.