Privacy Policy

Biblewhere is a service operated by Carta Digital Ltd., an authorized partner and exclusive digital licensee of Carta Jerusalem Ltd. (together, "Carta," "we," "us," or "our"). We respect your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use the Biblewhere website and services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the minimum amount of data necessary to provide a high-quality scholarly service:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and encrypted password.
• Payment Data: Processed securely via third-party providers (e.g., Stripe). We do not store your credit card details.
• Usage Data: IP address, device type, and activity logs (e.g., maps viewed, searches performed).
• AI Interactions: Queries processed through our AI-assisted tools to improve accuracy and performance.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to operate and protect the Service. This includes:

• Service Delivery: Managing your subscription and enforcing the 4-device limit.
• Security: Monitoring for "scraping," unauthorized AI training, or fraudulent activity.
• Business Intelligence & Flexibility: We analyze usage trends to improve user experience and inform our business decisions.
• Editorial Strategy: Identifying search patterns to prioritize which content to digitize next.
• Product Optimization: Analyzing which features are used to simplify navigation and interface design.
• Personalization: Suggesting relevant content based on your previous interests.

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. Data is only shared with trusted service providers (such as hosting, analytics, and payment processing) or as required by Israeli law. Usage trends may be shared with our partner, Carta Jerusalem Ltd., for the purpose of joint content development.

4. International Data Transfers

Biblewhere is operated from Israel. Israel is recognized by the European Commission as providing an "Adequate Level of Protection" for personal data. By using the Service, you acknowledge that your data may be processed in Israel and other secure jurisdictions used by our service providers.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request the correction of inaccurate data.
• Request the deletion of your data (subject to Section 6).
• Request a digital copy of your data (Portability).

6. Data Retention

We adhere to the principle of storage limitation:

• Active Users: Data is retained for the duration of your active subscription.
• Cancelled Accounts: To comply with Israeli tax laws and the Israeli Statute of Limitations (5718-1958), we retain transaction records and basic account profile data for 7 (seven) years following account deactivation.
• Anonymization: After this period, data is either deleted or irreversibly anonymized for long-term historical trend analysis.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session across your permitted devices and to remember your map settings. You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features of the Service may not function correctly.

8. Contact Us

For any questions regarding this policy or your data rights, please contact us at: privacy@biblewhere.com.