Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: May 9, 2026
Entity / Data Controller: Spolek Etiopské pravoslavné církve Tewahedo sv. Michaela v Praze
Website: stmichaeleotc.cz
Contact Email: info@stmichaeleotc.cz
PART I: PRIVACY POLICY (GDPR COMPLIANCE)
1. Introduction and Data Controller
This Privacy Policy explains how Spolek Etiopské pravoslavné církve Tewahedo sv. Michaela v Praze (hereinafter “the Association”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data provided by visitors, parishioners, and community members through our website, stmichaeleotc.cz.
As an association operating in the Czech Republic, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679) (“GDPR”) and Czech Act No. 110/2019 Coll., on Personal Data Processing.
2. Categories of Personal Data We Collect
We process personal data provided directly by you when you interact with our website:
- Contact Form Data: Full name, email address, phone number (optional), and the content of your inquiry or request.
- Parishioner Registration / Community Membership Data: Full name, email address, phone number, address (if provided), family details (for parish registration), and your express affiliation with our church community.
- Technical Data: Basic server logs, IP address, and technical browser metadata necessary for website security and operational stability.
3. Processing of Special Category Data (Article 9 GDPR)
Because membership or registration in our parish registry implies religious belief or affiliation (a special category of personal data under Article 9 GDPR), we process this data only with your explicit consent (Article 9(2)(a) GDPR) or on the basis of our legitimate activities as a non-profit religious entity with appropriate safeguards (Article 9(2)(d) GDPR).
4. Legal Bases and Purposes of Processing
| Processing Purpose | Categories of Data | Legal Basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|---|
| Responding to inquiries via Contact Form | Name, email, message body | Article 6(1)(f) – Legitimate Interest |
| Parish membership registry & community management | Name, contact info, parish details | Article 6(1)(a) & Article 9(2)(a) – Explicit Consent |
| Distribution of church schedules, feast notices, and updates | Name, email address | Article 6(1)(a) – Explicit Consent |
| Website security and system debugging | IP address, access logs | Article 6(1)(f) – Legitimate Interest |
5. Retention Periods
We do not retain personal data longer than necessary for the purposes for which it was collected:
- Contact Form Inquiries: Personal data provided via the contact form is retained only for as long as necessary to fully process and resolve your inquiry or request, after which it is securely deleted unless further ongoing correspondence is required.
- Parishioner / Community Membership Data: Retained for as long as you remain a registered member of the community or until you withdraw your consent / request removal.
6. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We treat all community data with strict confidentiality. We do not sell, rent, or commercialize your personal information. Your data is accessible only by designated parish officers. Third-party data processing is restricted to infrastructure service providers acting under binding data processing agreements.
7. Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and ensure the proper functioning of the site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use essential cookies required for the website to function securely, and we may use analytical cookies (only with your consent) to understand website traffic. You can manage or revoke your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie consent banner on our website.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under GDPR, you hold rights including Access, Rectification, Erasure, Withdrawal of Consent, Restriction of Processing, and the Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Czech Data Protection Office (ÚOOÚ, www.uoou.cz). Contact us at info@stmichaeleotc.cz to exercise these rights.
PART II: TERMS AND CONDITIONS
By browsing or submitting information through stmichaeleotc.cz, you agree to comply with these Terms. This website serves as an informational platform for our Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church community in Prague. All content is the property of the Association and governed by the laws of the Czech Republic.
