Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy & Cookie Usage

Last updated: July 24, 2026

1. General Provisions

This Privacy Policy is developed in accordance with the Federal Law of the Russian Federation No. 152-FZ "On Personal Data" dated July 27, 2006, Federal Law No. 149-FZ "On Information, Information Technologies and Protection of Information" dated July 27, 2006, and Federal Law No. 125-FZ "On Freedom of Conscience and Religious Associations" dated September 26, 1997.

The Policy applies to all information that the website of the Parish of the Transfiguration of the Lord (hereinafter — the "Site") may collect about the User during their use of the Site.

2. Operator Information

The operator of personal data is the religious organization "Parish of the Transfiguration of the Lord" (hereinafter — the "Operator"), acting in accordance with Canon Law of the Roman Catholic Church and the civil legislation of the Russian Federation.

Religious organizations, in accordance with Article 15 of Federal Law No. 125-FZ, have the right to process personal data of their members and participants for internal religious purposes without obtaining additional consent, provided such processing does not violate the rights and legitimate interests of citizens.

3. What Data We Collect

When visiting the Site, the following information may be automatically collected:

  • Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution, time zone, language settings.
  • Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, transitions between pages, referral source, search queries.
  • Data provided by the User voluntarily: name, email address, phone number — only when filling out feedback forms, subscription forms, or sending prayer requests.

The Site does NOT collect or process special categories of personal data (race, nationality, political views, religious or philosophical beliefs, health status, intimate life) except as specifically provided by the User voluntarily in the context of religious services (e.g., prayer requests mentioning health).

4. Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files placed on the User's device when visiting the Site. In accordance with the requirements of Roskomnadzor (Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media), we inform you about the use of cookies.

4.1. Types of Cookies Used

  • Technical (strictly necessary) cookies — ensure the correct functioning of the Site, including language selection, session management, and form security (CSRF protection). These cookies do not require User consent as they are essential for the Site to operate.
  • Analytical cookies — used to collect anonymized statistics about Site visits (page views, traffic sources, user behavior). We use these cookies to improve the Site's performance and user experience.
  • Functional cookies — remember User preferences (language choice, cookie consent). They enhance the convenience of using the Site.

4.2. Cookie Management

The User can manage cookie settings through their browser. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete existing cookies.
  • Block all or third-party cookies.
  • Set notifications when cookies are placed.

Limiting the use of cookies may affect the functionality and availability of certain features of the Site.

5. Purposes of Data Processing

The Operator processes personal data for the following purposes:

  • Ensuring the operation and security of the Site.
  • Improving the quality of the Site and user experience based on anonymized analytics.
  • Responding to User inquiries sent through feedback forms.
  • Organizing parish activities, informing about services, events, and news of the parish — in accordance with the internal regulations of religious organizations (Art. 15 of Federal Law No. 125-FZ).
  • Sending information materials (newsletters) — only with the User's explicit consent.

6. Legal Basis for Data Processing

Personal data is processed on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent of the personal data subject to the processing of their personal data (Art. 6, Part 1, Clause 1 of Federal Law No. 152-FZ).
  • Legitimate interests of the Operator in ensuring the functioning and security of the Site (Art. 6, Part 1, Clause 7 of Federal Law No. 152-FZ).
  • Processing of personal data of members and participants of a religious organization for legitimate religious purposes without additional consent (Art. 15 of Federal Law No. 125-FZ).

7. Data Storage and Protection

The Operator takes necessary organizational and technical measures to protect personal data from unauthorized or accidental access, destruction, modification, blocking, copying, distribution, and other unlawful actions.

Personal data is stored in a form that allows identification of the data subject no longer than required by the purposes of processing, unless a longer retention period is established by federal law.

Data storage and processing is carried out on servers located within the territory of the Russian Federation, in accordance with the requirements of Federal Law No. 152-FZ on the localization of personal data of Russian citizens.

8. Blocking, Clarification, and Destruction of Personal Data

In accordance with Article 3 of Federal Law No. 152-FZ, the Operator applies the following measures regarding personal data:

  • Blocking — temporary cessation of the processing of personal data (except for storage), applied when the accuracy of the data is contested by the User, when the processing is unlawful and the User requests blocking instead of destruction, or when the data is no longer needed for the stated purposes but must be preserved in accordance with legal requirements.
  • Clarification — updating or correcting personal data upon the User's request when the data is found to be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate.
  • Destruction — actions as a result of which it becomes impossible to restore the content of personal data in the information system and (or) as a result of which material carriers of personal data are destroyed. Applied when the purposes of processing have been achieved, when the User withdraws consent, or when the data was obtained unlawfully.

The Operator maintains a log of all actions related to the processing, blocking, clarification, and destruction of personal data, ensuring transparency and accountability of data processing operations.

9. User Rights

In accordance with Federal Law No. 152-FZ, the User has the right to:

  • Receive information concerning the processing of their personal data.
  • Request clarification, blocking, or destruction of their personal data if it is incomplete, outdated, inaccurate, illegally obtained, or not necessary for the stated purpose of processing.
  • Withdraw consent to the processing of personal data at any time.
  • Appeal the actions or inaction of the Operator to the authorized body for the protection of the rights of personal data subjects (Roskomnadzor) or in court.

10. Contact Information

For all questions related to this Privacy Policy, the processing of personal data, or to exercise your rights, you may contact the Operator:

  • Parish of the Transfiguration of the Lord
  • Address: Russian Federation, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Krasnoyarsk, Decembrists Street, 20
  • Email: parishkrasnoyarsk@gmail.com
  • Phone: +7 9648227762
  • Religious Organization of the Parish of the Transfiguration of the Lord of the Roman Catholic Church in Krasnoyarsk INN 2465039999 KPP 246001001 OGRN 1022400013085 OKPO 36142537 Postal address: 660000 Krasnoyarsk, P.O. Box 25216

11. Policy Updates

The Operator reserves the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy. The new version of the Policy comes into effect upon its publication on the Site. The User is advised to regularly review this page for changes. Continued use of the Site after changes to the Policy constitutes acceptance of those changes.

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation. Any disputes arising under this Policy shall be resolved in accordance with the applicable laws of the Russian Federation.