Privacy & Security

Privacy Policy

Your privacy and confidentiality are fundamental to our mission. Learn how we protect your personal information and spiritual conversations.

Effective Date: 1 September 2025

Entity: Old City Technology Inc ("Old City Technology Inc" "we," "our," or "us")

Platform/Brand: MyPriest ("the Platform," "the Service")

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how MyPriest World collects, uses, shares, and protects personal data of users (“Parishioners” and “Priests”). We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including: UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)

EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) (if you are in the EU)

U.S. privacy laws (including California Consumer Privacy Act, CCPA, where applicable)

By using the Platform, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide our services

Account details

•Name and email address for account creation
•Profile details: biography, interests, languages spoken (optional).
•Priest verification: clerical ID, diocesan/parish affiliation, references, government ID.
•Payment details: donations, bank information (via Stripe; we never store full card details).

Information We Collect Automatically

•Technical data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system.
•Usage data: login times, session length, conversation booking history.
•Cookies & analytics: to improve user experience and measure site performance.

Special Categories of Data

•Conversations may touch on sensitive topics (faith, spirituality, personal struggles).
•MyPriest World does not record or monitor conversation content except where required for moderation or safety.

How We Use Your Information

We process data for the following purposes:

To provide and improve the Service.

To verify the identity and eligibility of Priests.

To process donations and payments (via Stripe).

To enforce our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.

To respond to user requests, complaints, or safety concerns.

To comply with legal obligations.

With your consent, to send you updates and communications.

Legal Basis for Processing (UK/EU Users)

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

Contract performance

to provide the Service.

Legal obligation

to comply with applicable laws.

Legitimate interest

for fraud prevention, safety, and platform improvement.

Consent

for optional features (e.g., newsletters, promotional emails).

Sharing of Information

We share personal data only as necessary:

•Stripe: for payment processing and priest payouts.

•Service providers: hosting, video conferencing, customer support.

•Authorities: when required by law or for safety-related incidents.

•Within the Church: limited to verifying priest identity, with consent.

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

International Transfers

Data may be stored or processed in the U.S. and UK

Where data is transferred outside the UK/EU, we implement safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

Account data: until deletion or account closure.

Payment data: per financial regulations (typically 6–7 years).

Verification data (priests): retained while the account is active, then deleted after 2 years.

Reported misconduct data: retained for investigation and compliance.

User Rights (UK/EU Users)

You have the right to: We share personal data only as necessary:

•Access your personal data.

•Correct inaccurate data.

•Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”).

•Restrict or object to processing.

•Request data portability.

•Withdraw consent at any time (where consent applies).

•Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority (ICO in the UK, or your local regulator).

Requests can be made at: 📩 [email protected]

Children

The Service is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect data, including encryption, access controls, and regular audits. However, no system is 100% secure. Users are encouraged to protect their login details.

We use cookies for:

•Essential platform functionality

•Analytics and performance

•User preferences

You can adjust cookie preferences in your browser settings.

Your Responsibilities

Users are responsible for:

•Keeping login credentials secure

•Not sharing sensitive information unnecessarily

•Reporting suspicious activity immediately

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Users will be notified of significant changes, and continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

For privacy-related questions or rights requests:

Email: [email protected]

Address: Old City Technology, 3524 Silverside Road Suite 35B, Wilmington, Delaware 19810