GDPR, Privacy & Cookies
Your privacy matters. We are committed to protecting your personal information.
Last updated: February 15, 2026
Our Commitment to Privacy
Worship Narc is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. We believe that your personal information belongs to you, and we have designed our platform with privacy as a core principle.
We do not collect, store, or share any personally identifiable information beyond what is strictly necessary to provide our services.
GDPR Compliance
Worship Narc fully complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union. This means:
- Lawful basis: We only process data when we have a lawful basis to do so (consent, contract performance, or legitimate interest)
- Data minimization: We collect only the minimum data necessary to provide our services
- Purpose limitation: We use your data only for the purposes for which it was collected
- Storage limitation: We retain data only for as long as necessary
- Right to access: You can request a copy of any data we hold about you
- Right to erasure: You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time
- Right to portability: You can request your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]
United States Privacy Laws
We comply with all applicable privacy laws in the United States, including:
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
- Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
- Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): Our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.
Information We Collect
We collect only the minimum information necessary to provide our services:
Account Information
- Email address (for authentication and account recovery)
- Username (public display name you choose)
- Password (stored securely using bcrypt hashing)
- First and last name (used only for identity verification, never displayed publicly)
Activity Data
- Parishes you add to the database
- Reports you submit
- Verification actions (for verifiers)
What We Do NOT Collect
- Location data or GPS coordinates
- Device fingerprints or unique identifiers
- Browsing history outside our platform
- Social media profiles or connections
- Financial information (donations handled by third-party processors)
- Demographic information beyond what you provide
Cookie Policy
We use only essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the functioning of our website. These cookies are used solely for authentication and security purposes—keeping you logged in and protecting against cross-site attacks.
We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or any third-party analytics cookies. Because we only use essential cookies required for the site to function, no cookie consent banner is required.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may prevent you from logging in to your account.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- All data transmitted over HTTPS (TLS encryption)
- Passwords hashed using bcrypt with appropriate cost factors
- Database access restricted and encrypted
- Regular security audits and updates
- No plain-text storage of sensitive information
Third-Party Services
We use a minimal number of third-party services, each chosen for their privacy practices:
- Email delivery: For password reset and account verification emails only
- Cloud hosting: Industry-standard hosting with appropriate data protection agreements
- Payment processing: If you donate, payment is handled by a PCI-compliant processor; we never see or store your payment details
We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any advertising or tracking services.
Questions About Privacy?
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
[email protected]