Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 22 May 2025

Gratia Vita (“we”, “our”, or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website, social media pages, and services (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information:

a) Information You Provide Directly:

Name, email address, social media handles (e.g., when filling out contact or application forms)
Voluntary information provided through messages or comments

b) Automatic Data Collection:
We may use cookies or tracking technologies to collect:

IP address, browser type, device data, referring URLs
Page interactions, time spent on pages, and click events

c) Social Media & Third-Party Platforms:
If you interact with us via Instagram, YouTube, or other platforms, we may receive limited information based on your privacy settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to messages, applications, and inquiries
Improve user experience and website performance
Share mission-related updates or faith content (if you opt in)
Detect and prevent security breaches or misuse

We do not sell or rent your personal data to any third parties.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (EU Users)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your data only when we have a legal basis, such as:

Consent (e.g., you subscribed or contacted us)
Legitimate interest (e.g., improving the website or responding to messages)
Legal obligation (e.g., record keeping)

4. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and similar tools to analyze traffic and usage. Third-party services like Google Analytics or Meta Pixel may also collect anonymized data.

You can opt out of cookie tracking through your browser or use “Do Not Track” settings.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your data.
However, no system is 100% secure — please avoid submitting sensitive personal or financial data via forms.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location (EU/EEA, California, etc.), you may have the right to:

Access the data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion
Withdraw consent
Opt out of data collection or communication

📩 To exercise your rights, contact us at gratiavita@gmail.com

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external websites or services. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date at the top.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this policy or your personal data:

📧 Email: gratiavita@gmail.com
📱 Instagram DM: gratiavitaa