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PRIVACY POLICY

Bartehrman.com is more than a website. It is a movement aimed at helping people (Christian or otherwise) become more knowledgeable about the New Testament, Jesus, and early Christianity.

To achieve this goal, we may collect information about you, and we’d like to explain how we go about doing this.

When you use, access, or interact with our Services (defined in Section 1 of our Terms of Service, accessible here), you are agreeing to our Terms of Service. You are also consenting to how we collect, share, and use information about you as described in this Privacy Policy.

WHAT THIS POLICY COVERS

This Privacy Policy explains how Bart Ehrman Professional Services LLC and its affiliated companies and brands ("Bart Ehrman Professional Services," "Bart Ehrman Courses," "The Biblical Studies Academy," "New Insights Into the New Testament," "we," "us," or "our") collect, use, and share information in connection with your access and use of our Services. It does not cover the privacy practices of third parties that we do not own or control.

We may provide third-party content or links to third-party websites or applications. When you leave our Services or interact with a third-party feature, you should review the applicable third party's privacy policies and terms of service to understand how they collect and share information about you.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1. Information You Provide to Us
You may provide information to us through forms, features, or other means offered through our Services. Examples include:

  • Personal Information: Information that identifies you personally, such as your name, email address, phone number, or payment details.
  • Non-Personal Information: Information about your preferences, such as your interests in religious or Biblical content.

2. Information We Automatically Collect
We automatically collect certain information about your interactions with our Services ("Usage Information") to improve your experience. Examples include:

  • Device Information: Operating system, browser type, hardware model, and unique device identifiers.
  • Log Information: IP address, date and time of access, and features used within our Services.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: To enhance user experience and provide personalized recommendations.

3. Information from Third Parties
We may receive additional information about you from publicly available sources or third parties, such as advertising or analytics providers.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect to:

  1. Provide and improve our Services.
  2. Communicate with you about updates, offers, and relevant content.
  3. Conduct research to enhance user experience.
  4. Serve targeted advertising, including through platforms like Google Ads and Facebook, based on your preferences and behavior.
  5. Comply with legal obligations or enforce our Terms of Service.

TARGETED ADVERTISING AND CUSTOMER MATCH

We may use your data to serve targeted ads on third-party platforms like Google Ads and Facebook. For example: If you sign up for a free resource or purchase a course, your data may be used to deliver personalized ads that are more relevant to you.

By using our Services, you consent to this use of your data. You can opt out at any time by contacting us at [email protected].

how we share your INFORMATION

  1. Agents and Service Providers: Third parties acting on our behalf, such as payment processors, email service providers, or advertising networks.
  2. Collaborations: With third parties for joint research or marketing efforts.
  3. Legal Obligations: When required to comply with applicable laws or regulations.
  4. Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes.
  5. De-Identified Data: We may share anonymized or aggregated data for analytics or research.

YOUR CHOICES AND RIGHTS

1. Email Communications
You can opt out of receiving marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or by contacting us at [email protected].

2. Targeted Advertising
To opt out of your data being used for targeted ads, contact us at [email protected].

3. Cookies
You can adjust your browser settings to manage cookies. Note that disabling cookies may affect your experience.

SECURITY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal obligations. When we make significant updates, we will notify you by email (if you have provided one) or by posting a prominent notice on our website. The revised Privacy Policy will indicate the date of the most recent update. Your continued use of our Services after the updated Privacy Policy becomes effective constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Mailing Address: Bart Ehrman Professional Services LLC, University of NC at Chapel Hill, 125 Saunders Hall CB #3225, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599-3225

Last Updated: 1/8/2025