Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 18, 2026.

In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR"), this policy explains how personal data of users who visit the website and complete the membership or contact form is processed.

Data Controller

Invisible Monastery of Charity and Fraternity

Email: monasteryinvisible@gmail.com

Types of data collected

The website collects only data voluntarily provided by users through the forms available on the site.

This data may include:

• first and last name;
• email address;
• phone number;
• mailing address;
• city, state, and ZIP code;
• any messages or information freely entered by the user in text fields.

Users are advised not to submit personal data belonging to special categories under Article 9 of the GDPR (such as health data, religious beliefs, judicial data, or other sensitive information), unless strictly necessary for their request.

Purpose of processing

Personal data is processed exclusively to:

• handle requests submitted through the website;
• enable membership and participation in the activities of the Invisible Monastery;
• send communications directly related to user requests;
• ensure the security and proper functioning of the services.

Legal basis for processing

Data processing is based on:

• the data subject’s consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR);
• the performance of pre-contractual measures or user requests (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR), where applicable.

Processing methods

Data is processed using electronic and digital tools in compliance with the principles of lawfulness, fairness, transparency, data minimization, and security required by the GDPR.

Data retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and, in any case, no longer than required for managing user requests and communications.

The user may request deletion of their data at any time, subject to any legal obligations requiring retention.

Hosting and infrastructure

The website is hosted on the Netlify Inc. platform.

To ensure security, reliability, and proper operation of the infrastructure, Netlify may process certain technical data related to user requests, such as IP address, browser information, operating system, date and time of visits, and other technical connection data.

This data is processed solely for technical, security, and maintenance purposes.

Data sharing

Personal data is not sold or shared with third parties for marketing or profiling purposes.

Data may be processed by technical service providers necessary for the operation of the website, strictly to the extent required to provide the service.

Data transfers

Some technical data may be processed by providers located outside the European Economic Area, including Netlify Inc., in accordance with applicable data protection safeguards.

User rights

Users may exercise their rights under Articles 15–22 of the GDPR at any time, including:

• access to personal data;
• correction of inaccurate data;
• deletion of data;
• restriction of processing;
• objection to processing;
• data portability, where applicable;
• withdrawal of previously given consent.

Requests may be sent to: monasteryinvisible@gmail.com

The user also has the right to file a complaint with the Data Protection Authority.

Security

The website uses secure communication protocols (HTTPS) and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, disclosure, or unlawful use.

Cookies

For information about cookies and similar technical tools, please refer to the website’s Cookie Policy.