Who we are
The website https://torachrist.de is operated by an individual pursuing a personal and educational mission to share biblically grounded knowledge. For all privacy-related concerns, please contact:
Name: Wilfried Bergmann
Email: contact@torachrist.de
Address: Athens, Greece
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
We collect the following personal data:
- Name and Email address – when submitted through forms or newsletter signup, to communicate or respond.
- Comments – IP address and browser user agent string are collected to help spam detection.
- Media – If you upload images, avoid embedding location data (EXIF GPS) as visitors can download and extract this data.
- Cookies – Used to improve user experience and for basic analytics (see below).
- Contact Forms – Used to communicate with users. Submissions may be stored for customer service, but not for marketing.
We only collect data that is voluntarily submitted or technically required (e.g. for spam prevention, security, and functionality).
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, WordPress collects the data shown in the comments form, as well as the IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
Media
If you upload images, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors to the site can download and extract that data.
Contact Forms
Data submitted via contact forms (name, email, message) is used only for communication purposes. Submissions are retained for up to 6 months, and are not shared or used for marketing.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to:
- Keep users logged in
- Record consent to cookies
- Enable comment functionality
- Support embedded services (like YouTube)
You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
Analytics
We may use basic anonymized analytics (e.g. via your hosting provider or plugins like WP Statistics or Koko Analytics). No personally identifiable information is stored.
You may opt out by using browser-based privacy tools or a plugin that blocks tracking.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell or share your personal data with any third parties. However, some technical service providers (e.g. hosting provider, email provider) may process your data strictly for functional purposes.
All service providers comply with relevant data protection laws.
How long we retain your data
Contact form entries: 6 months
Analytics records: 12 months
Comments and metadata: indefinitely (unless deleted manually)
Newsletter subscribers: until unsubscribed or inactive for more than 12 months
What rights you have over your data
You can request to receive a copy of the personal data we hold about you, or request its deletion. This does not include data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
To make a data access or deletion request, contact: contact@torachrist.de
Where your data is sent
Your data may be processed on servers located outside the EU (e.g. email services, hosting provider). All providers are committed to GDPR-level data protection, via contracts, encryption, or standard contractual clauses.
How We Protect Your Data
We implement:
- SSL encryption
- Strong password policies
- Regular software updates
- Limited access to sensitive data
- No sharing of admin access credentials
Data Breach Procedures
In case of a breach, we will:
- Notify affected users within 72 hours
- Secure compromised systems immediately
- Cooperate with authorities where required
What Third Parties We Receive Data From
We do not currently receive data from advertisers or third parties.
Automated Decision Making
We do not engage in profiling or automated decision making.
Industry Regulatory Disclosure
This website is not operated by a business entity or regulated industry. It is a private initiative for educational and religious engagement.
Contact
For privacy concerns, data access or deletion requests, please contact:
📧 contact@torachrist.de
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