Last Updated: 8 August 2025
1. Introduction
The Apostolic Catholic Church (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK Data Protection Act 2018 (UK GDPR), South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and other applicable privacy laws.
By using our website, services, or providing your information to us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Who We Are
The Apostolic Catholic Church
CR Garnatilla s/n
Cortijo Bartolo
18600 Puntalon
Granada
Spain
Email: legal@apostolic-catholic.net
We do not operate a public phone line for privacy matters.
3. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following personal data:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- IP address
- Payment details for donations
4. How We Collect Data
We collect personal data through:
- Contact, registration, and donation forms
- Emails sent to us
- Cookies and analytics tools
- Membership or clergy registration processes
- Social media interactions and links
5. Why We Process Your Data
We process your data for the following purposes:
- Responding to inquiries
- Processing donations
- Sending newsletters and communications
- Maintaining membership and clergy records
- Providing pastoral care
- Fulfilling legal obligations
6. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract or requested service
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Our legitimate interests (e.g., communicating with members and donors)
7. Sharing Your Data
We only share your personal data when necessary with trusted third parties:
- PayPal – for processing donations (may transfer data outside the EU)
- Brevo – for managing mailing lists and newsletters (may transfer data outside the EU)
Where data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure adequate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.
8. Data Retention
- Inquiry emails: retained for 12 months
- Membership and clergy records: retained while active, plus 7 years
- Donation and financial records: retained for the period required by applicable EU law
After these periods, data is securely deleted or anonymised.
9. Your Rights (GDPR, UK GDPR, POPIA)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing)
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise your rights, contact legal@apostolic-catholic.net.
10. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 16 years of age.
11. Security of Your Data
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including secure servers, encryption (SSL), and access controls.
12. International Visitors
We welcome visitors from around the world. This policy is designed to meet the requirements of GDPR, UK GDPR, POPIA, and general international privacy principles.
13. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies for essential functionality, analytics, and improving your browsing experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with the revised date.
15. Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions or requests:
Email: legal@apostolic-catholic.net
Address: CR Garnatilla s/n, Cortijo Bartolo, 18600 Puntalon, Granada, Spain