At Seventh Day Baptists in Portugal, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our users and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data of visitors to our website, in compliance with GDPR.
1. Personal Data Collected
We collect personal data voluntarily provided by users when filling out forms on our website, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Other data provided by the user to contact us or request a service, such as signing up for Bible courses.
Legal basis for processing: The processing of personal data is based on the user's consent, allowing us to process the information provided for specific purposes, such as responding to inquiries or providing requested services.
2. Session Cookies
We only use session cookies on our website. These cookies are temporary and help improve site navigation without collecting identifiable personal data. When you close the browser, session cookies are automatically deleted.
3. Purpose and Retention of Data
Personal data is collected exclusively for the specific purposes for which it was provided, such as responding to contact requests or providing Bible courses. We retain the data only for the necessary period to fulfill these purposes or as required by law.
4. User Rights Under GDPR
According to GDPR, users have several rights regarding their personal data, including:
- Right of access: Users can request a copy of their personal data that we process.
- Right to rectification: Users can request the correction of incorrect or incomplete personal data.
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten"): Users can request that we delete their personal data, as long as there is no legal obligation preventing us from doing so.
- Right to restrict processing: Users can request that the processing of their personal data be limited in certain circumstances.
- Right to data portability: Users can request that their personal data be transferred to another data controller under certain conditions.
- Right to object: Users can object to the processing of their personal data in certain situations.
- Right to withdraw consent: Users have the right to withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the available means on the website.
5. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Although we do our best to protect personal data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
6. Data Sharing
We do not share personally identifiable information with third parties, except when required by law or with the user's explicit consent.
7. International Data Transfers
The personal data we collect remains within the European Union unless stated otherwise. In specific cases where it is necessary to transfer personal data outside the EU, we ensure that such transfer will be made with all appropriate safeguards in compliance with GDPR.
8. Google Analytics and Third-Party Cookies
We use Google Analytics through CloudFlare to analyze access statistics to our site. These third-party services may use cookies or similar tracking technologies. By using the website, the user consents to the use of these tools for traffic analysis. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these services, as they are subject to their own conditions.
9. Consent
By using our website and providing personal data through forms or other means, the user consents to the collection and use of their information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
10. Links to External Sites
Our site may contain links to other external websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over the content and privacy practices of those sites, and we accept no responsibility for their policies.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Changes will be posted on this page, and users will be notified as necessary.
Contact Us for any questions related to this Privacy Policy or to obtain additional information on how your data is handled.
