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Terms of Use & Privacy Policy

William Carey Publishing (formerly William Carey Library) is committed to protecting your privacy when you use our websites, mobile and web applications (“App”), and online services (collectively, the “Services”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as we add new features or services. Please review it periodically for any changes.

If you have questions about this policy, please contact us at marketing@wclbooks.com.

Your Acceptance of This Policy

By using our websites, App, or Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

What Information We Collect

We collect information in order to provide and improve our Services. You may provide us with personal information such as: name, email address, postal address, phone number, payment information (for purchases).

When you use our App or websites, we may collect:

Account information (name, email)
Reading activity and content interactions
Search and browsing history within the App
Pages viewed and features used
Device and usage data
IP address and general location data

You are not required to provide personal information, but some features may not be available without it.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and operate our websites and App
Create and manage user accounts
Process purchases and transactions
Improve our content, products, and services
Personalize your experience
Conduct research and analytics
Communicate with you about products, services, and updates

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies on our websites and App to:

Keep you signed in
Remember your preferences
Understand how our Services are used
Improve functionality and performance

You can control cookies through your browser or device settings, though some features may not function properly if disabled.

Log Files and Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect technical information such as: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring pages. This information is used for analytics and service improvement and is not used to personally identify you.

How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with:

Service providers who help operate our Services (hosting, payments, analytics, email)
Ministry or organizational partners only with your permission
Legal authorities when required by law

We may also share aggregated, non-identifiable statistics for reporting and research purposes.

Communications

From time to time, we may send you information about our products, services, or ministry work. You may opt out at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us at publishing@wclbooks.com.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information through administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. While no system is completely secure, we work diligently to protect your data.