Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 25, 2025

1. Introduction

Pilgrim International Church (“we,” “our,” or “us”), operating at Av. Dom João II 61, 1 Drt, Braga 4715-303, Portugal, is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Portuguese Data Protection Law (Lei n.º 58/2019).

2. Data Controller

For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, Pilgrim International Church is the data controller of your personal information. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: phillip@pilgrim.pt

Address: Praceta do Vilar Bloco A2, Loja 6, 4710-453 Braga, Portugal

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide to Us

Contact information (name, email address, phone number, postal address)
Religious affiliation (only when voluntarily provided)
Event registration information
Donation records
Volunteer applications and related information
Prayer requests and pastoral care information

3.2 Information Automatically Collected

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Date and time of visits
Pages viewed
Referring website addresses
Cookie data (see our Cookie Policy section)

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
Contractual necessity (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR)
Legal obligations (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR)
Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)

For special categories of personal data (such as religious beliefs), we process data based on:

Explicit consent (Article 9(2)(a) GDPR)
Religious organization exemption (Article 9(2)(d) GDPR)

5. Purpose of Processing

We use your personal data for:

Providing religious services and pastoral care
Managing church membership
Organizing events and activities
Processing donations
Sending newsletters and communications
Maintaining church records
Ensuring website security and optimization

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws. When data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Data Sharing and Transfers

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share your data with:

Service providers (e.g., website hosting, email services)
Other churches or religious organizations (with your consent)
Legal authorities (when required by law)

Any data transfers outside the EEA will be protected by appropriate safeguards, namely the EU Standard Contractual Clauses.

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Rectify inaccurate data
Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict processing
Data portability
Object to processing
Withdraw consent
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us at phillip@pilgrim.pt.

9. Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. We use:

Essential cookies (necessary for website functionality)
Analytics cookies (to improve our service)
Preference cookies (to remember your settings)

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

11. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be posted on our website with the effective date. Significant changes will be notified to you directly when possible.

13. Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD):

Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados
Av. D. Carlos I, 134, 1º
1200-651 Lisboa
Portugal

Website: www.cnpd.pt

14. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Igreja Internacional do Peregrino
Attention: Data Protection
Praceta do Vilar Bloco A2, Loja 6
4710-453 Braga
Portugal