Privacy Policy

This page describes the methods and logic behind the processing of personal data of users of the website www.catholicdiocesebelize.org (hereinafter, the "Site").

This information is provided pursuant to art. 13 of EU Regulation no. 2016/679 - to all users who, by interacting with the Site, provide their personal data.

The validity of the information contained on this page does not extend to other websites that may be accessed via hyperlink.

The Data Controller is the "Catholic Diocese of Belize City and Belmopan" in the capacity of its legal representative. The following contact details are provided: Phone: (+501) 223-6919; E-mail: catholicchancerybelize@gmail.com.

By using this Site, users accept this information and are, therefore, requested to read it before providing personal information of any kind.

Place of data processing

The processing related to the use of this site takes place at the aforementioned headquarters of the Data Controller. The data may also be processed by the company's personnel responsible for maintenance of the technological part of the site at the company's headquarters or by designated managers, for the time required by civil and tax laws.

Type of data processed

Data provided voluntarily by the user

Through the Site, you can send requests and communications to the Data Controller using the contact addresses indicated therein and by completing the contact form. Providing this data is mandatory and necessary to respond to requests sent and to contact the sender to obtain clarifications regarding the information provided.
The option to leave a comment on the website https://www.catholicdiocesebelize.org is reserved for users, subject to providing their data via the appropriate form.
The personal data provided by the user via the appropriate form are used for the sole purpose of identifying the user and allowing them to use the comment service.

For example, we ask you for the following data: name, surname, date of birth, address, gender, telephone number, email address, password, etc.

Third-party data

If you provide personal data of third parties, such as that of your family members or friends, you must ensure that these individuals have been adequately informed and have consented to the processing in the manner described in this policy.

Browsing data

The computer systems and software procedures used to operate the website acquire some personal data, the transmission of which is implicit in the use of Internet communication protocols (for example, IP addresses or domain names of devices through which users connect to the Site, URI (Uniform Resources Identifier) ​​addresses of requested resources, system logs, ID or unique device identifier, and device type).

This includes:

- technical data collected automatically. For example, IP address, browser type, information about your computer, and data relating to the current (approximate) location of the device you are using;
- data collected using cookies or similar technologies: for further information, please visit the "Cookie Policy" page.

The information collected will not be associated with identified data subjects.

This data is used solely to obtain anonymous statistical information on the use of the Site and to check its correct functioning and is deleted immediately after processing. The data could be used to ascertain responsibility in the event of hypothetical computer crimes against the Site: except for this eventuality, web contact data is currently not retained for more than seven days.

Purpose of processing

The data requested by the user is processed pursuant to EU Regulation 2016/679 on the basis of the data provided by the user when submitting requests for specific information. These data will be processed by the Data Controller lawfully and fairly. They will also be used to send you periodic information regarding our activities using the following services: contact form and newsletter.

To inform you about our promotional activities

We use the data collected, if you have expressly given us your consent, to inform you about promotional activities that may be of interest to you.

In particular, we use them to:

communicate promotional activities and information about events, initiatives, or partnerships of the Diocese via email.

perform analysis and reporting activities related to promotional communication systems, such as tracking the number of emails opened, clicks on links within the communication, the type of device used to read the communication and its operating system, or the list of those who have unsubscribed from the newsletter.

Legal basis of the data provided and methods of processing

The data will be processed in written form and/or electronically and in compliance with all security and confidentiality precautionary measures required by applicable law.
The user's personal data is processed, pursuant to Article 6, paragraph 1, letter a) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, only if you provide your express consent, which you have the right to revoke at any time, without affecting the processing already carried out.

Parties to whom personal data may be disclosed

The data collected as part of the service provision may be disclosed to:

Companies that perform functions strictly related and instrumental to the operation – including technical – of our website, such as companies that provide archiving, administrative, payment, and invoicing services;

Administrative and judicial bodies and authorities pursuant to legal obligations.

Under no circumstances do we transfer or sell personal data to third parties.

Data Retention

Data will be retained only for the time necessary to respond to requests received.
Cookie data will be deleted after 7 days.
Newsletter data will be retained until the interested party requests deletion.

Rights of the interested party

The user may request cancellation of their subscription at any time.

Any natural person using our service may:

obtain from the data controller, at any time, information about the existence of their personal data, their origin, the purposes and methods of processing and, if applicable, obtain access to the personal data and the information referred to in Article 15 of the GDPR.

request the updating, rectification, integration, erasure, limitation of the processing of data if one of the conditions set forth in Article 18 of the GDPR applies, transformation into anonymous form, or blocking of personal data processed unlawfully, including data whose retention is unnecessary in relation to the purposes for which the data were collected and/or subsequently processed.

object, in whole or in part, For legitimate reasons, to the processing of data, even if pertinent to the purpose of collection and processing of personal data for the purposes of commercial information or the sending of advertising or direct sales material, or for market research or commercial communications. Each user also has the right to withdraw consent at any time without prejudice to the lawfulness of the processing based on consent given before its withdrawal.

receive your personal data, provided knowingly and actively or through the use of the service, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, and to transmit it to another data controller without hindrance.

lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority

We remind you that for any questions or requests regarding your personal data and the respect of your privacy, you can write to the dedicated address catholicchancerybelize@gmail.com.

Data subjects, where applicable, also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority as the supervisory authority, according to the established procedures.

Changes to the Policy

This policy is effective as of May 24, 2018 and is subject to updates; Users are therefore advised to check its content periodically.