Effective Date: 16 February 2025
R.I.C.H. Church (Riga International Christian Church) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Latvian laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or engage with our church community.
1. Who We Are
R.I.C.H. Church is a faith-based organization located in Riga, Latvia. We provide religious services, events, and community support.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
R.I.C.H. Church is a faith-based organization located in Riga, Latvia. We provide religious services, events, and community support.
- Contact Information – Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Event Registrations – Information you provide when signing up for church events.
- Donations – If you make a donation, we may collect necessary payment details.
- Communication Records – Messages and inquiries sent via our website or other communication channels.
- Technical Data – IP address, browser type, and device information when you visit our website.
3. How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To communicate with you regarding church activities, events, and services.
- To manage event registrations and participation.
- To process donations and issue receipts.
- To respond to inquiries and prayer requests.
- To improve our website and online services.
- To comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on:
- Consent – When you provide your data for communication, event registration, or newsletters.
- Legitimate Interest – To manage church activities and improve our services.
- Legal Obligation – When required for tax or regulatory purposes.
5. How We Protect Your Data
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
6. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your data. However, we may share it with:
- Service providers (e.g., email or payment processors) that help us operate the church.
- Legal authorities if required by law.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
We do not sell or rent your data. However, we may share it with:
- Access your personal data.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your data where applicable.
- Withdraw consent for data processing.
- Object to processing in certain cases.
- Request data portability.
To exercise your rights, contact us at info@rich.lv.
8. 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.
9. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies to improve user experience. You can adjust your cookie settings in your browser.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can contact us at:
R.I.C.H. Church
rich.church.lv@gmail.com
Katrinas iela 16, Riga, Latvia
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.