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Adventist Resource Center

Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 13, 2026

The Adventist Resource Center ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Suggested Resources: When you suggest a resource, you may optionally provide your name and email address.
  • Concern Reports: When reporting a concern about a resource, you may optionally provide your email address.

Automatically Collected Information

With your consent, we may collect:

  • Usage Data: Anonymous information about how you use our site, including search queries and page views.
  • Favorites & Recently Viewed: Resources you save or view, stored in your browser's local storage.
  • IP Address: Used solely for rate limiting to prevent abuse.

What We Don't Collect

  • We do not use third-party tracking services like Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel.
  • We do not sell or share your data with advertisers.
  • We do not track you across other websites.

How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and improve our resource library
  • To understand which resources are most helpful
  • To respond to your suggestions and concerns
  • To prevent abuse and ensure fair access

Data Storage & Retention

  • Browser Data: Favorites and viewing history are stored only in your browser and never sent to our servers (unless you create an account).
  • Analytics: Anonymous usage data is retained for 30 days.
  • Suggestions & Reports: Retained until processed by our team, then deleted.
  • Rate Limiting Data: IP-based rate limits expire after 1 hour.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data.
  • Delete: Request deletion of your data.
  • Opt-Out: Decline analytics and data collection via our consent banner.
  • Portability: Export your favorites and viewing history.

California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and to opt-out of its sale. We do not sell personal information.

European Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectification, erasure, and data portability. Our legal basis for processing is your consent.

Cookies & Local Storage

We use browser local storage (not traditional cookies) to:

  • Remember your privacy preferences
  • Store your saved favorites
  • Track your recently viewed resources

You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings or by clicking "Decline" on our consent banner, which will also clear previously stored data.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Netlify: Hosting and serverless functions (see Netlify Privacy Policy)
  • QR Code API: For generating shareable QR codes (no personal data sent)

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us through the Suggest Resource form on our homepage.

Managing Your Data

To clear all data stored in your browser by this site:

  1. Open your browser's developer tools (F12 or right-click → Inspect)
  2. Go to the Application or Storage tab
  3. Find "Local Storage" and clear entries starting with "arc_"

Or simply decline cookies when prompted - this will clear all stored data automatically.