Effective Date: 1 July 2025
The Bulgarian Old Catholic Church is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with care, in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. What We Collect
We may collect personal data such as your name, email address, and any information you choose to share when you:
- Submit a contact form
- Subscribe to updates or newsletters
- Make a donation
- Request pastoral care or services
2. Why We Collect It
We use your data to:
- Respond to your enquiries
- Provide you with requested information or services
- Send occasional pastoral updates (with your consent)
- Process donations securely
Our legal basis for processing your data is your explicit consent, which you provide when you use our site and forms.
3. How Long We Keep It
We retain your personal data only as long as needed to fulfil its purpose, or as required by law (e.g. for donation records).
4. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw your consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Commission for Personal Data Protection (CPDP) in Bulgaria
To exercise these rights, please contact us at: synod@oldcatholic.bg
5. Data Protection
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
6. Cookies
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