Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Global Bible Examination Council ("GBEC," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all candidates, institutions, and visitors who use our website and examination services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection principles.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information:

• Registration Information: Full name, email address, phone number, country, ministry background, and date of birth when you register for an examination.
• Payment Information: Transaction references and payment receipts. We do not store full card numbers or PayPal credentials.
• Examination Data: Responses submitted during Computer-Based Testing (CBT), scores, grades, and results.
• Communication Data: Messages submitted through our contact form.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information collected automatically when you visit our website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Process examination registrations and issue qualifications
• Send confirmation emails, results, and certificates
• Process and verify payments
• Respond to enquiries submitted through the contact form
• Maintain examination records and academic transcripts
• Improve our website and examination systems

4. Data Sharing

GBEC does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share limited information with trusted service providers (such as payment processors and email delivery services) solely for the purpose of delivering our services. All such providers are bound by confidentiality obligations. We may also disclose information where required by law or to protect the rights and safety of GBEC and its candidates.

5. Data Retention

Examination records, qualifications, and certificates are retained indefinitely as part of GBEC's official academic registry. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 2 years. Payment records are retained as required by applicable financial regulations. You may request deletion of non-academic personal data by contacting us.

6. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. Our website uses HTTPS encryption, and access to candidate data is restricted to authorized GBEC staff only.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Request deletion of non-academic personal data
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Cookies

Our website uses essential session cookies to maintain your login state and provide a secure examination experience. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of essential cookies.

9. Contact

For any privacy-related queries or requests, please contact the GBEC Data Protection Officer at: