Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information

Last updated: November 15, 2025

1. Data Controller

Warsaw International Church

Miodowa 21B, 00-246 Warszawa, Poland

Email: pastor@wic.org.pl

Phone: +48 601 331 032

2. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we process personal data when you visit our church website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We do not directly collect personal data through forms, analytics, or tracking technologies. However, our website uses Cloudflare as a Content Delivery Network (CDN) and security service, which processes the following data:

  • IP addresses - automatically collected when you visit our website
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Date and time of access

4. How We Collect Your Data

Personal data is collected automatically through Cloudflare's CDN when you access our website.

5. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We process your IP address and related technical data for the following purposes:

  • Website delivery and performance - to serve content efficiently to our congregation and visitors
  • Security protection - to protect against DDoS attacks, malicious traffic, and security threats

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)

We have a legitimate interest in ensuring our church website functions properly and securely.

6. Third-Party Data Processors

Cloudflare, Inc.

We use Cloudflare as our CDN and security provider. Cloudflare processes IP addresses and technical data to deliver and protect our website. Cloudflare is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

For more information about Cloudflare's data processing practices, visit: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/

7. International Data Transfers

Some data may be transferred to Cloudflare servers located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). These transfers are protected by Cloudflare's certification under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and Standard Contractual Clauses.

8. Data Retention

Cloudflare retains IP address logs for a limited period necessary to provide CDN and security services. Specific retention periods are determined by Cloudflare's data retention policies.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to access - request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to rectification - request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure - request deletion of your data (subject to limitations)
  • Right to restrict processing - request limitation of data processing
  • Right to object - object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to data portability - receive your data in a structured format

To exercise these rights, contact us at pastor@wic.org.pl.

10. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated. You can contact your local data protection authority in your EU member state.

11. Cookies

Our church website does not use cookies for tracking or analytics purposes. Cloudflare may use strictly necessary cookies for security and performance purposes only.

12. Local Storage

Our website uses browser local storage to store user preferences and consent information. Specifically, we store:

  • Google Maps Consent Status - We store whether you have accepted or declined to view embedded Google Maps. This allows us to remember your preference on future visits to avoid repeatedly displaying the consent banner.

Local storage data is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. You can clear local storage at any time through your browser settings. Clearing local storage will reset your preferences, and consent banners will appear again on your next visit.

13. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites and services, including PayPal, social media platforms, and other third-party sites. When you click these links, you will be directed to sites operated by third parties that have their own privacy policies.

Embedded Google Maps

Our website uses embedded Google Maps to help you locate our church. Google Maps will not load automatically. We will request your consent before loading the map. Once you provide consent, Google may collect information such as your IP address, location data, and browsing activity according to Google's Privacy Policy.

Legal basis for Google Maps: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)

What this means: We ask for your explicit permission before loading Google Maps because it is optional functionality. You can freely choose to accept or decline, and your choice will be remembered. You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser's local storage.

This Privacy Policy applies only to our church website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or data collection of other websites or embedded services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites or services you interact with.

14. 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.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Warsaw International Church

Email: pastor@wic.org.pl

Address: Miodowa 21B, 00-246 Warszawa, Poland

Phone: +48 601 331 032