Privacy Policy – Santapedia

Last updated: 12/23/2025

Santapedia respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information from visitors and users of santapedia.org.

This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Who we are

Santapedia is an educational and cultural project dedicated to sharing information about saints, prayers, and Christian tradition, available in Portuguese and English.

2. Data we collect

2.1 Data provided by users

• Username
• Email address
• Login information (when applicable)

2.2 Data collected automatically

• Anonymized IP address
• Browser type
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Time spent on the site
• Approximate location

Collected through Google Analytics.

3. Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Analyze traffic and performance
• Improve user experience

Users may accept or refuse cookies via the cookie banner.

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) provided by Google LLC.

• IP anonymization enabled
• Data used for statistical purposes only

Learn more: https://policies.google.com/privacy

5. Purpose of data processing

Data is used to:

• Operate and maintain the website
• Improve content and features
• Analyze usage metrics
• Ensure security
• Manage user accounts

6. Data sharing

Santapedia does not sell or rent personal data. Data may be shared only:

• When legally required
• With essential service providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

7. Data security

We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.

8. User rights

Users have the right to:

• Access their data
• Request correction or deletion
• Withdraw consent
• Request data portability

9. Data retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary or legally required.

10. External links

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.

11. Policy updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.

12. Contact

📧 Email: contato@santapedia.org