Privacy Policy
Privacy at a Glance
Protecting your personal data is important to us. Below we inform you about which personal data we collect on our website, how we use it, and what rights you have in this context.
1. Responsible Entity
Heimat in Christus – Evangelical Free Church e. V.
Akazienweg 3
74523 Schwäbisch Hall
Email: vorstand@heimat-in-christus.de
Represented by the board in accordance with Section 26 of the German Civil Code (BGB). (For more details, see the legal notice.)
2. Collection and Storage of Personal Data
When visiting the website: When accessing our website, information is automatically transmitted to the server (e.g., IP address, date and time of access, browser type). These data are collected solely to ensure smooth operation of the website and are not merged with other data sources.
When contacting us: If you contact us via email or contact form, your information will be stored for the purpose of processing the request and for any follow-up questions.
3. Use of Cookies
Our website uses cookies in some areas. Cookies do not harm your device and do not contain viruses. They help make our services more user-friendly, effective, and secure. You can set your browser to notify you when cookies are set and to allow them only on a case-by-case basis.
4. Social Media & External Content
Our website may contain links or embedded content from third-party providers (e.g., YouTube, Google Maps, Instagram, Facebook). Accessing this content may result in personal data being transmitted to those providers. Please refer to their respective privacy policies.
5. Donations
If you make a donation via our website, we collect the necessary data (e.g., name, address, payment details). These are used exclusively to process your donation and—to the extent requested—to issue a donation receipt.
6. Your Rights
You have the right at any time to:
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Access the personal data we store about you
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Rectify, delete, or restrict the processing of your data
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Object to the processing of your data
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Data portability (if technically feasible)
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File a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority
7. SSL Encryption
This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security and to protect the transmission of confidential content.
8. Changes
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect current legal requirements.
Last updated: April 2025
