Effective and last updated: June 20, 2026

Faith & Reason respects the privacy of its visitors, readers, subscribers, commenters, and customers.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal information may be collected through timothyrberman.com, how that information may be used, when it may be processed by third-party services, and what choices visitors may have concerning their information.

Faith & Reason is an independently operated religious, educational, apologetic, publishing, and digital-media platform owned and maintained by Timothy R. Berman.

In this Privacy Policy, “Faith & Reason,” “the website,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Timothy R. Berman operating Faith & Reason.

By using this website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

The information collected depends on how you interact with the website.

You may provide information voluntarily when you:

• Leave a comment;
• Subscribe to receive new articles or email updates;
• Send an email;
• Request a correction or report a concern;
• Purchase a book or other product if direct sales are enabled;
• Participate in a discussion or other website feature; or
• Otherwise communicate with Faith & Reason.

The website and its service providers may also collect limited technical and usage information automatically when you visit.

Information You Provide Directly

Email Communications

Visitors may contact Faith & Reason at timothy.r.berman@gmail.com.

When you send an email, the information received may include:

• Your name;
• Your email address;
• The contents of your message;
• Attachments you choose to provide;
• Your email signature or contact information; and
• Other information you voluntarily include.

This information may be used to respond to your message, investigate a correction request, address a copyright or attribution concern, provide customer service, maintain appropriate business records, or protect the rights and security of the website.

Email correspondence is processed using Gmail and related Google services. Google processes information according to its own privacy policies and security practices.

Please do not send highly sensitive medical, financial, legal, identification, password, or payment-card information by ordinary email.

At present, Faith & Reason does not operate a dedicated contact form or prayer-request form. Visitors should use the published email address for legitimate correspondence.

Comments

When comments are enabled and a visitor submits a comment, the website may collect information such as:

• The commenter’s name or chosen display name;
• Email address;
• Website address, if provided;
• Comment content;
• Date and time of submission;
• Internet Protocol address;
• Browser or device information; and
• Other technical information used to detect spam or misuse.

A commenter’s name, display name, profile image, website link, and comment may be visible publicly after publication. Email addresses and Internet Protocol addresses are not ordinarily displayed publicly.

Visitors should not include private, confidential, financial, medical, or identifying information in public comments.

Comments may be reviewed, moderated, edited, restricted, marked as spam, or removed in accordance with the website’s Comment Policy and Terms of Use.

Email and Article Subscriptions

Visitors may be able to subscribe to new articles, newsletters, or other website updates through WordPress or Jetpack subscription tools.

Subscription information may include:

• Email address;
• WordPress.com account information, when applicable;
• Subscription status;
• Date of subscription;
• Email-delivery preferences;
• Engagement information; and
• Technical information used to manage delivery and prevent abuse.

Subscription information is used to deliver requested updates, maintain subscriber records, measure general subscriber activity, troubleshoot delivery problems, and administer the subscription service.

Subscribers may unsubscribe by using the link provided in subscription emails or by managing their WordPress.com subscription settings.

Faith & Reason does not purchase mailing lists and does not knowingly add people to subscription lists without their request or an appropriate lawful basis.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the website, WordPress, Jetpack, the hosting provider, security services, and other technology providers may automatically collect limited technical information.

This information may include:

• Internet Protocol address;
• Browser type and version;
• Device type;
• Operating system;
• Approximate geographic region;
• Referring website or search engine;
• Pages and articles viewed;
• Links selected;
• Date and time of access;
• Length or pattern of visits;
• Search terms used to locate the website;
• Error and diagnostic information; and
• Cookie or similar technology identifiers.

This information is generally used to operate, secure, maintain, troubleshoot, and understand the performance of the website.

WordPress and Automattic Services

Faith & Reason is built and operated using WordPress and services provided through or connected with Automattic, which may include WordPress.com, Jetpack, Akismet, Gravatar, subscriptions, security features, and related services.

Automattic may process visitor information when providing these services. The information processed depends on the features enabled and how a visitor interacts with the website.

Automattic’s collection and use of information are governed by its own privacy policies and visitor privacy notices.

Website Statistics and Analytics

Faith & Reason uses Jetpack Stats or related WordPress statistical tools to understand general website activity.

These tools may provide information such as:

• Number of visits and page views;
• Popular articles and pages;
• Referring websites and search engines;
• General geographic region;
• Links visitors select;
• Search terms;
• Subscriber activity;
• Device or browser information; and
• Broad patterns of website use.

Analytics information is used to:

• Understand which content readers find helpful;
• Improve organization and navigation;
• Identify technical problems;
• Evaluate website performance;
• Develop future articles and studies; and
• Reduce spam, abuse, or fraudulent activity.

Faith & Reason does not use website statistics to diagnose, profile, or make significant decisions about individual visitors.

Some analytics information may be aggregated or de-identified. However, the service provider may process technical identifiers according to its own privacy terms.

Spam Detection and Website Security

Faith & Reason may use Akismet and other WordPress or Jetpack security features to detect spam, malicious activity, unauthorized access, and other website abuse.

When a comment or submission is evaluated, information such as the submitted content, name, email address, website address, Internet Protocol address, browser information, and submission history may be transmitted to or analyzed by the anti-spam service.

Automated systems may classify a comment or submission as legitimate, pending review, or spam.

Security-related information may also be used to:

• Prevent unauthorized access;
• Identify suspicious activity;
• Protect website accounts;
• Block malicious requests;
• Investigate technical problems;
• Maintain backups;
• Detect harmful software; and
• Enforce website policies.

No automated spam or security system is perfect. Legitimate comments may occasionally be classified incorrectly.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Faith & Reason and its service providers may use cookies, pixels, local storage, or similar technologies.

Cookies are small data files placed on a visitor’s browser or device. They may be used to:

• Operate essential website functions;
• Remember preferences;
• Support login or account features;
• Process comments;
• maintain security;
• Measure website traffic;
• Deliver subscriptions;
• Display embedded media;
• Track affiliate referrals; and
• Improve website performance.

Some cookies may be necessary for the site to function. Others may be placed by third-party services, embedded platforms, affiliate programs, or payment processors.

Visitors may be able to control cookies through the website’s consent tools or through their browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Further information will be provided in the separate Cookie Policy.

Embedded Content and External Platforms

Articles and pages may contain embedded or linked content from third-party services, including:

• YouTube;
• Facebook;
• Instagram;
• TikTok;
• X;
• Other social-media services;
• Audio or podcast platforms;
• Document viewers;
• Book retailers; and
• Other external websites.

Embedded content may behave as though the visitor accessed the third-party website directly.

Those services may:

• Collect technical information;
• Place cookies;
• Track interaction with embedded material;
• Associate activity with an existing account;
• Measure views or engagement; or
• Use information according to their own privacy policies.

Faith & Reason does not control the information practices of third-party platforms. Visitors should review the privacy policies and account settings of those services.

Merely linking to or embedding third-party content does not mean that Faith & Reason controls, sponsors, or endorses the platform’s privacy practices.

Affiliate Links

Some articles or pages may contain affiliate links, including links associated with the Amazon Associates Program.

When a visitor selects an affiliate link, the link may contain an identifier that informs the retailer that the visitor was referred by Faith & Reason. The retailer or affiliate network may use cookies or similar technologies to record the referral and determine whether a qualifying purchase occurred.

Faith & Reason may receive general reporting information about affiliate activity, such as clicks, ordered items, conversion data, or commission amounts. Faith & Reason does not ordinarily receive a customer’s complete payment information from an affiliate retailer merely because the visitor used an affiliate link.

The retailer independently processes customer accounts, purchases, payment information, browsing behavior, shipping information, returns, and other transaction data according to its own policies.

Affiliate relationships are addressed further in the separate Affiliate Disclosure.

Books, Products, and Payment Information

Faith & Reason may promote or sell books, devotionals, study guides, workbooks, fiction, or other publications.

Products may be offered through:

• Amazon or another third-party retailer;
• A publisher or distributor;
• Stripe;
• PayPal; or
• Another disclosed payment or fulfillment provider.

Faith & Reason does not solicit charitable donations through this website and does not collect personal information for charitable fundraising.

Purchases Through Third-Party Retailers

When a visitor purchases a product from Amazon or another external retailer, the transaction occurs directly with that retailer.

The retailer is responsible for processing information such as:

• Customer account details;
• Billing and payment information;
• Shipping address;
• Order history;
• Delivery details;
• Returns and refunds; and
• Customer-service communications.

Faith & Reason does not control the retailer’s collection, retention, use, or security of that information.

Future Direct Sales

If direct sales are activated through Stripe, PayPal, or another payment processor, Faith & Reason may receive limited customer and transaction information, including:

• Customer name;
• Email address;
• Billing or shipping address;
• Product ordered;
• Order amount;
• Transaction status;
• Delivery or fulfillment information;
• Refund or dispute information; and
• Communications relating to the purchase.

Complete card numbers, bank-account credentials, or similar payment information are generally submitted directly to the payment processor rather than stored by Faith & Reason.

Stripe, PayPal, or another processor may independently collect and process information for payment authorization, fraud prevention, identity verification, regulatory compliance, dispute handling, and related purposes.

Faith & Reason may use order information to:

• Process and confirm purchases;
• Deliver digital products;
• Ship physical products;
• Provide receipts and order updates;
• Respond to customer-service requests;
• Handle refunds or disputes;
• Prevent fraudulent transactions; and
• Maintain legally required business and tax records.

Visitors should review the selected payment processor’s privacy policy before completing a purchase.

This Privacy Policy will be updated if direct sales are activated or if the payment and fulfillment process materially changes.

How Personal Information Is Used

Faith & Reason may use personal information to:

• Operate and maintain the website;
• Publish and moderate comments;
• Deliver requested subscriptions;
• Respond to emails and inquiries;
• Correct errors or investigate complaints;
• Protect intellectual property and other legal rights;
• Process and fulfill product purchases;
• Provide customer service;
• Maintain security and prevent spam or fraud;
• Measure general website performance;
• Understand reader interests;
• Improve articles, studies, navigation, and services;
• Maintain necessary business and tax records;
• Comply with legal obligations; and
• Enforce the Disclaimer, Terms of Use, Comment Policy, or other website policies.

Faith & Reason will not use personal information for a materially unrelated purpose without appropriate notice or consent when required.

How Information May Be Shared

Faith & Reason does not sell or rent personal information for money.

Information may be disclosed or processed in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

Information may be processed by service providers necessary to operate the website, including:

• WordPress and Automattic;
• Jetpack;
• Akismet;
• Website-hosting and security providers;
• Google and Gmail;
• Email-subscription services;
• Analytics providers;
• Stripe;
• PayPal;
• Retailers, publishers, and fulfillment providers; and
• Other technical services enabled on the website.

These providers process information according to their own contracts, policies, and legal obligations.

At Your Direction

Information may be shared when a visitor directs Faith & Reason to complete a transaction, publish a comment, communicate with another party, or use an external service.

Legal Requirements

Information may be disclosed when reasonably believed necessary to:

• Comply with applicable law;
• Respond to a lawful court order, subpoena, or governmental request;
• Investigate suspected fraud, abuse, or unlawful activity;
• Protect the safety or rights of another person;
• Defend legal claims; or
• Protect Faith & Reason, Timothy R. Berman, visitors, or the public.

Business or Platform Changes

Information may be transferred as part of a legitimate restructuring, sale, transfer, succession, or change in the ownership or operation of the website, subject to applicable legal requirements.

Public Information

Information posted in comments or other public areas may be visible to anyone.

Publicly submitted information may be:

• Indexed by search engines;
• Quoted or linked by other websites;
• Archived by third parties;
• Copied by other users; or
• Visible after the original comment is removed from this website.

Visitors should use care before posting personal information publicly.

Faith & Reason cannot control copies or archives created by independent third parties.

Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, subject to technical, legal, security, and recordkeeping requirements.

Retention periods may vary:

• Published comments may remain on the website indefinitely unless removed.
• Comment metadata may be retained for moderation, security, or spam detection.
• Subscription information may remain until the subscriber unsubscribes or the service is discontinued.
• Email correspondence may be retained as needed to respond, document an issue, or maintain appropriate records.
• Transaction and order information may be retained for accounting, tax, fraud-prevention, warranty, dispute, and legal purposes.
• Analytics information is retained according to the settings and policies of the analytics provider.
• Security logs may be retained for a reasonable period to investigate abuse or technical problems.
• Deleted information may remain temporarily in backups or archives until those systems are overwritten or expire.

Faith & Reason may retain information longer when necessary to comply with law, establish or defend legal claims, prevent abuse, or enforce website policies.

Data Security

Reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures are used to protect information under the direct control of Faith & Reason.

These measures may include:

• Password-protected accounts;
• Multifactor authentication where available;
• Secure website connections;
• WordPress and Jetpack security tools;
• Spam and malware protection;
• Software updates;
• Limited administrative access; and
• Reputable third-party processors.

However, no website, email account, online transmission, storage service, or payment system can be guaranteed completely secure.

Visitors provide information and use online services at their own risk. Faith & Reason cannot guarantee the security of information handled independently by third-party services.

Your Privacy Choices and Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights concerning your personal information.

These may include the right to:

• Ask whether Faith & Reason holds personal information about you;
• Request access to information you provided;
• Request correction of inaccurate information;
• Request deletion of certain information;
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
• Unsubscribe from email communications;
• Object to or restrict certain processing;
• Request a portable copy of certain information; or
• Submit a complaint to an appropriate privacy authority.

These rights are not absolute. A request may be limited when information must be retained to comply with law, protect another person’s rights, maintain transaction records, prevent fraud, establish legal claims, or preserve website security.

To submit a privacy request, email timothy.r.berman@gmail.com with the subject line:

Privacy Request — Faith & Reason

Please identify the information or interaction involved with sufficient detail to evaluate the request.

Faith & Reason may request reasonable verification before providing, correcting, or deleting personal information.

Requests involving information processed independently by WordPress, Automattic, Stripe, PayPal, Google, Amazon, or another provider may need to be directed to that provider.

Email Choices

Subscribers may unsubscribe using the link included in subscription emails.

Transactional messages relating to an active purchase, refund, security matter, or direct inquiry may still be sent when necessary even if the person has unsubscribed from general updates.

Faith & Reason does not currently send unsolicited commercial email campaigns using purchased or rented mailing lists.

Cookie Choices

Visitors may manage cookies through:

• The website’s available consent settings;
• Browser privacy controls;
• Browser cookie-deletion tools;
• Third-party account settings; or
• Opt-out tools provided by the applicable service.

Blocking or deleting cookies may prevent certain website features from working correctly.

Children’s Privacy

Faith & Reason is intended for a general audience and is not directed specifically toward children under 13 years of age.

Faith & Reason does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without appropriate parental consent.

A parent or legal guardian who believes that a child has submitted personal information may contact timothy.r.berman@gmail.com to request review or removal.

Some articles may discuss scripture, family life, recovery, addiction, theology, or mature historical subjects. Parents and guardians are responsible for determining whether particular content is appropriate for minors in their care.

Sensitive Personal Information

Visitors should not submit unnecessary sensitive information through comments, email, subscriptions, or other website features.

This includes information such as:

• Social Security or government-identification numbers;
• Complete financial-account details;
• Passwords;
• Payment-card numbers;
• Detailed medical records;
• Private counseling records;
• Precise home-location information; or
• Confidential information belonging to another person.

Faith & Reason does not need this information for ordinary website interaction.

International Visitors

Faith & Reason is operated from the United States.

Visitors accessing the website from another country understand that information may be processed or stored in the United States or other locations where the website’s service providers operate.

Privacy laws and protections may differ among jurisdictions.

Where applicable law grants additional privacy rights, Faith & Reason will make reasonable efforts to honor valid requests within the limits of its authority and technical access.

Third-Party Privacy Policies

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected or controlled directly through Faith & Reason.

It does not govern the independent information practices of:

• WordPress or Automattic;
• Jetpack or Akismet;
• Google or YouTube;
• Gmail;
• Social-media platforms;
• Amazon;
• Stripe;
• PayPal;
• Publishers;
• Retailers;
• Shipping providers; or
• Other external websites and services.

Visitors should review the privacy policies of those providers before using their services.

No Charitable-Donation Collection

Faith & Reason does not currently solicit or accept charitable donations through this website.

The website does not collect personal or payment information for charitable fundraising, donation receipts, or tax-deductible contributions.

Future book or product payments will be treated as commercial purchases and not as charitable donations.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Faith & Reason may update this Privacy Policy when:

• Website features change;
• New services or plugins are enabled;
• Direct product sales begin;
• Payment providers change;
• Data practices change;
• Legal requirements change; or
• Policies need clarification.

The effective date displayed at the top identifies the most recent revision.

Material changes may also be announced through the website when appropriate.

Continued use of the website after an updated policy is published constitutes acknowledgment of the revised policy.

Contact

Questions, privacy requests, correction requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy may be sent to:

Timothy R. Berman
Faith & Reason
Email: timothy.r.berman@gmail.com
Website: timothyrberman.com