The Deep Things of God

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for thedeepthingsofgod.com

Effective Date: June 8, 2026

At The Deep Things of God, accessible from https://thedeepthingsofgod.com, one of our main priorities is the privacy and trust of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information we collect, how it is recorded, and exactly how we utilize it in accordance with global data protection regulations.

This policy is fully compliant with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), the United Kingdom GDPR (UK GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the CPRA (CCPA/CPRA), and other applicable international data privacy laws.

If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us.

This Privacy Policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website with regards to the information that they shared and/or collect in The Deep Things of God. This policy is not applicable to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website.

  1. Legal Basis and Consent

For visitors residing in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, and jurisdictions with similar laws, our legal basis for collecting and using personal data depends on the information concerned and the specific context in which we collect it.

We will only deploy non-essential tracking cookies and analytical scripts (such as Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity) if you provide your explicit, affirmative consent through our website cookie banner. For standard log files or direct email inquiries, our legal processing basis relies on our legitimate interest in maintaining website security, monitoring technical performance, and responding to your direct requests.

  1. Information We Collect

The personal information that you are asked to provide, and the reasons why you are asked to provide it, will be made clear to you at the point we ask for it.

  • Voluntarily Provided Information: If you contact us directly via email or a contact form, we receive the specific information you provide. This may include your name, email address, phone number, the physical content of your message, any attachments you send, and any other details you choose to share.
  • Automatically Collected Data (Log Files): The Deep Things of God follows a standard technical procedure of utilizing server log files. These files automatically log visitors when they navigate the site. This is a standard feature provided by web hosting infrastructure. The information collected includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamps, referring/exit pages, and the number of clicks. This data is processed pseudonymously and is used strictly for analyzing technical trends, administering the site, tracking server errors, and maintaining platform security.
  1. Third-Party Service Providers and Trackers

We do not run commercial display advertisements on our website. However, we utilize specific third-party analytics and optimization platforms to study user engagement. These services place tracking cookies on your device:

  • Google Analytics 4 (GA4): We use GA4 to look at aggregated site traffic metrics. GA4 does not log or store individual IP addresses on its servers, ensuring data is kept pseudonymous. You can read how Google processes data by visiting the official Google Privacy and Terms page at google.com.
  • Microsoft Clarity: We partner with Microsoft Clarity to capture how you use and interact with our website through behavioral metrics, heatmaps, and session recordings. Microsoft operates as a “Co-Data Controller” for this data. This means Microsoft uses this telemetry not only to deliver analytical reports to us, but also for its own commercial purposes, including web optimization, fraud prevention, safety, and improving its own products or algorithmic systems. You can read more about their practices in the Microsoft Privacy Statement at microsoft.com.
  • Backend Search Tools: We use Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools to monitor our indexation performance and search keyword rankings. These backend systems work purely at the search engine provider level and do not place cookies or tracking codes on your device session.
  1. Future Commercial Disclosures

To maintain absolute legal transparency, please note that we may expand our blog to feature monetization channels in the future. If and when these systems go live, this policy will be immediately updated to reflect them:

  • Affiliate Links: If we include product or book recommendations with affiliate networks (such as Amazon Associates), clicking those links will drop a third-party tracking cookie from that network to attribute commissions for sales.
  • Direct Product Sales: If we offer personal products for purchase directly, we will collect standard e-commerce transactional data (name, billing address, shipping info). All payment processing will be routed through secure, encrypted third-party gateways (like Stripe or PayPal), and we will never view or store your financial accounts or credit card details.
  1. Global Privacy Control (GPC) and Browser Settings

We recognize and respect the Global Privacy Control (GPC) universal opt-out signal. If your web browser transmits a GPC signal when you access our site, our technical framework automatically interprets this as a mandate to opt-out of data sharing. It will immediately block Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity from tracking your browser session, fully satisfying the “Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information” legal requirements across various US states.

You can also choose to disable cookies through your individual browser settings. For specific cookie management instructions, consult the official support websites for Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge.

  1. Your Rights Under US State Laws (Including CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a resident of California or other US states with comprehensive consumer privacy laws, you possess the following legal protections:

  • The Right to Know and Access: You have the right to request that we disclose the specific categories and pieces of personal data we have collected about you.
  • The Right to Deletion: You have the right to request that we permanently delete any personal data we have collected from you, subject to certain legal exceptions.
  • The Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to stop a business from selling or sharing your behavioral data for targeted advertising. Because sharing telemetry data with Microsoft Clarity is legally defined as “sharing” in several states, you can exercise your opt-out right at any time via our cookie preference widget or via your browser’s GPC signal.

If you make a formal request, we have 45 days to respond to you. Please contact us to exercise any of these rights.

  1. Your Rights Under the EU and UK GDPR

We want to ensure you are fully aware of all your data protection rights. Every user residing in the EU, EEA, or UK is entitled to the following:

  • The Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
  • The Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • The Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we limit how we process your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

If you make a formal request, we have one month to respond to you. Please reach out to us if you would like to exercise any of these rights.

  1. International Data Transfers

Our analytics partners (Google and Microsoft) maintain global operations, primarily within the United States. If you are accessing this site from the EU or UK, your data will be transferred across international borders. These corporations utilize Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission and adhere to international data validation frameworks to guarantee your personal info maintains an equivalent level of security.

  1. Children’s Privacy Protection

Another core priority is adding deep protection for children using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, monitor, and guide their children’s online activity.

The Deep Things of God does not knowingly collect any Personally Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13 (or under the age of 16 in certain European jurisdictions). If you believe your child has provided personal information on our website, we strongly urge you to contact us immediately, and we will use our absolute best efforts to promptly delete such records from our systems.

  1. Contact Information

If you have any questions, comments, or formal requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data rights, please contact us at: