Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 14.3.2025

Iloakeskus Church is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with us, whether through our website, church activities, or other services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

  • Contact Information: Name, phone number, email address, mailing address.
  • Membership Information: Church involvement, ministry participation, discipleship group membership.
  • Event Registration Information: When you sign up for church events, discipleship courses, or other activities.
  • Donations & Financial Information: If you make donations, we may collect necessary payment details (handled securely through third-party payment processors).
  • Prayer Requests & Pastoral Care Needs: If you submit a prayer request or seek pastoral care, we may collect sensitive information you voluntarily provide.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website or use digital services, we may automatically collect:

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the site, interaction with content.
  • Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from partner organizations, social media platforms, or event registration services when you interact with our church through those channels.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and manage church services, discipleship programs, and events.
  • To communicate with members and visitors regarding church activities, updates, and ministry opportunities.
  • To facilitate discipleship and spiritual growth initiatives.
  • To process donations and issue receipts.
  • To respond to inquiries, prayer requests, and pastoral care needs.
  • To enhance our website and improve user experience.
  • To comply with legal obligations and safeguard the church’s security.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on the following lawful grounds:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily provide your information for a specific purpose (e.g., newsletter subscription, event registration).
  • Legitimate Interest: For church administration, discipleship, and outreach.
  • Legal Obligation: When required by law, such as financial reporting.
  • Contractual Necessity: If you enter into an agreement with us (e.g., employment or volunteer roles).

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share data in the following cases:

  • Within Iloakeskus Church: To coordinate church programs and discipleship efforts.
  • With Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with website hosting, payment processing, or email communications (bound by confidentiality agreements).
  • With Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect the church’s legal rights.
  • With Your Consent: If you request us to share specific information.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. Factors determining retention periods include:

  • The need to fulfill church activities (e.g., membership records).
  • Legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., financial records for tax purposes).
  • Ongoing discipleship and pastoral care needs.

6. Your Rights & Choices

Under applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR), you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data where legally permitted.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your information in certain cases.
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization.
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interest.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it anytime.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at church@iloakeskus.com.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect personal data, including:

  • Secure servers and encrypted communication channels.
  • Restricted access to sensitive information.
  • Regular security audits and compliance checks.

While we take reasonable steps to safeguard data, no system is 100% secure. We encourage members to also take precautions with their personal information.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website or communications may include links to third-party websites (e.g., social media platforms, event registration sites). We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will be posted on our website with the “Last Updated” date. Significant changes will be communicated to members as necessary.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Iloakeskus Church
Pähkinätie 6 F, 01710, Vantaa
church@omegayksi.com
0458535719

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