GospelTrace is a free tool for pastors and preachers. Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what information we collect and how we use it.
1. Information We Collect
Automatically
When you visit GospelTrace, we automatically collect certain technical information through Google Analytics 4:
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system and device
- General country and region of access
- Pages visited and time spent
- Search terms entered in the internal search
- Content interactions (pericopes viewed, connection type)
Cookies
We use first-party cookies to remember your preferences:
- gt_lang — selected language (ES or EN), 1 year duration
- gt_theme — visual theme (light or dark), 1 year duration
Google Analytics also sets its own cookies for traffic analysis. You can review Google's privacy policy.
We Do Not Collect
- Names, email addresses, or registration data (there are no user accounts)
- Payment information (the site is completely free)
- Sensitive data of any kind
2. How We Use Information
Collected information is used exclusively to:
- Understand how pastors and preachers use the tool
- Improve content and navigation experience
- Identify the most-visited pericopes and books
- Detect technical errors
We do not sell, share, or rent your information to third parties for commercial purposes.
3. Advertising (Google AdSense)
GospelTrace may display ads from Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to show ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ads Settings.
4. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to the processing of your data
To exercise these rights, contact us through our contact page.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the date at the top of this page. Continued use of GospelTrace after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.
6. Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, you can reach us at gospeltrace.com/contact.