Last updated: 20 May 2025
At Apostolic Old Catholic Mission – Bulgarian Old Catholic Church, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Bulgarian law.
1. Who We Are
Data Controller:
Apostolic Old Catholic Mission
Bulgarian Old Catholic Church
11/b Hristo Belchev Street
Sofia, 1000, Bulgaria
📧 Email: admin@httpsapostolicoldcatholic.org
🌐 Website: https://apostolicoldcatholic.org
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data when you interact with our website or services:
- Name, email address, and contact information
- IP address, browser type, and usage data (through cookies – see our Cookie Policy)
- Information you provide via contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or event registrations
- Any data submitted when you contact us directly or request pastoral care
We do not knowingly collect or store any data from children under 16 without explicit parental consent.
3. Why We Collect Your Data
We collect and process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries or requests
- To provide pastoral communication or services
- To improve our website’s functionality and user experience
- To send newsletters or updates (only with your consent)
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following legal bases under GDPR:
- Consent – when you opt in to receive newsletters or contact us via forms
- Legitimate interest – to maintain the functionality and security of our website
- Legal obligation – to comply with local or EU laws
- Contractual necessity – when you engage with us for a specific service
5. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see section 8).
6. How We Share Your Data
We do not sell or rent your data. Your data may be shared only:
- With trusted service providers who assist with hosting, emailing, or website analytics (under strict data processing agreements)
- If required by law or to protect legal rights
- With pastoral staff for ministry or spiritual support (with discretion and confidentiality)
7. International Transfers
We aim to store your data within the European Economic Area (EEA). If data is transferred outside the EEA (e.g., through services like Mailchimp or Brevo), we ensure appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are in place.
8. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right to access your data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (in Bulgaria, this is the Commission for Personal Data Protection – www.cpdp.bg)
To exercise your rights, contact us via email: admin@httpsapostolicoldcatholic.org
9. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include SSL encryption, secure hosting, and access controls.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. If changes are significant, we will notify you by email or on our homepage.
12. Contact Us
For any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Apostolic Old Catholic Mission – Bulgarian Old Catholic Church
📍 11/b Hristo Belchev Street, Sofia, 1000, Bulgaria
📧 Email: admin@httpsapostolicoldcatholic.org
🌐 https://apostolicoldcatholic.org