1. Controller
The controller responsible for the processing of personal data on this website is:
Marian Toma
Street Traian Vuia nr 24, Bloc V5
Postal code, Galati
Romania
Email: [hello@orthodoxlove.net]
2. General information
OrthodoxLove.net is currently an early-stage Orthodox Christian matrimonial platform. Personal data may be collected through a waiting list form. This policy explains what data we process and for which purposes.
3. Data we process
- First name
- Email address
- Gender
- Age
- Country
- City
- Main language
- Orthodox Church tradition
- Looking for man/woman
- Confirmation of serious marriage intention
- Consent to be contacted
- Technical data such as IP address, browser, device, time of access
4. Purposes of processing
- Waiting list registration
- Communication about OrthodoxLove.net
- Technical operation and security of the website
- Improvement of the service
- Prevention of misuse and spam
5. Legal bases
- Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent
- Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – pre-contractual measures where applicable
- Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interests such as security and operation
6. Special categories of personal data
Because OrthodoxLove.net is faith-based, information about Orthodox Church tradition may reveal religious affiliation (Art. 9 GDPR). Such information is collected strictly on a voluntary basis and based on explicit consent.
[Note: Before launching a full membership platform, an additional explicit consent under Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR may be required.]
7. Storage and deletion
Data is stored only as long as necessary for the waiting list and communication, and can be deleted on request, unless statutory retention obligations apply.
8. Service providers
We use technical service providers, including hosting, database, and email delivery. If analytics or payment providers are added later, this policy will be updated accordingly. Appropriate data processing agreements are concluded with our processors.
9. Cookies and tracking
Currently only strictly necessary cookies are used. If analytics or marketing cookies are introduced later, a cookie consent banner will be implemented.
10. Rights of data subjects
- Right of access
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure
- Right to restriction of processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object
- Right to withdraw consent
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
11. Contact
For privacy questions: [hello@orthodoxlove.net]
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