Effective Date: February 24, 2026
Who We Are
This website (“ThinkingAboutTheology.com”) is operated by Sallie Borrink, based in the United States. If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact me.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information Provided by You
- Name and email address when signing up for newsletters
- Name, email, and comment content if you leave a comment on the website
- Name and email address when you submit a contact form or request
Automatically Collected Information
- IP address, browser details, pages visited, and general usage data (using analytics and security tools)
- Information collected through cookies (see below)
How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to:
- Send newsletters or updates you subscribe to
- Respond to comments or questions
- Improve the website, analyze site traffic, and enhance user experience
- Serve relevant ads or affiliate offers
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Help remember login details and site preferences
- Analyze site traffic (StatCounter, Google Analytics, Plausible, built-in WordPress tools)
- Deliver ads and track affiliate link usage
You can manage cookie preferences using your browser settings and the cookie notice that appears when you first visit ThinkingAboutTheology.com.
Third Party Services
We may share your information with trusted service providers only as needed to operate this website, including:
- Email and newsletter provider (MailerLite)
- Analytics (StatCounter, Google Analytics, Plausible, built-in WordPress tools)
- Website security (WordFence)
- Affiliate and advertising partners (Amazon, Rakuten, etc.)
- Advertising (Google Adsense)
When you click on an affiliate link or advertisement, you are subject to the privacy policies of those third-party sites. We do not share, rent, or sell your data to others for their own marketing.
Affiliate Links & Advertising
Some links to products or services are affiliate links. Purchasing through these links may earn a commission for ThinkingAboutTheology.com, at no extra cost to you. Advertising partners or networks may use cookies and similar tracking technology as described above.
Amazon Disclosure:
ThinkingAboutTheology.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Children’s Privacy
ThinkingAboutTheology.com is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe any child’s information has been submitted, please contact me, and it will be promptly removed.
Your Rights and Choices
You may:
- Unsubscribe from newsletters at any time using the link at the bottom of each email
- Request deletion of comments, purchases, or other personal data by contacting me
- Request a copy of the personal data we have about you
- Request we update or correct your data
Data Security & Retention
Your data is kept securely and is only retained as long as necessary for business, legal, or tax purposes.
Updates to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated occasionally. Please check this page for the latest version—last updated on February 24, 2026.
Contact
For privacy questions, requests, or concerns, please contact me.
Thank you for trusting me with your information! I am a real person who values privacy—yours and my own. If you have any questions, just ask.