Privacy Policy (Datenschutzerklärung)

Thread of Grace Worship

1. Controller Information (Verantwortlicher)

Thread of Grace Worship (Einzelunternehmen) Legal Owner: Cecilia Liermann Address: c/o Block Services Stuttgarter Str. 106 70736 Fellbach, Germany

Email: info@threadofgraceofficial.com

No Data Protection Officer is required under Art. 37 GDPR.

2. General Principles of Data Processing

We process personal data only to the extent necessary to provide our digital services, coordinate worship projects, and communicate with our community. All processing complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German TTDSG.

Legal Bases

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR — Consent (e.g., submitting recordings, joining collaborative groups).

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR — Contract or pre‑contractual measures (e.g., artist sign‑ups, project participation).

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR — Legitimate interests (e.g., website security, preventing misuse, safe collaboration).

3. Website Hosting & Server Logs

Our website is hosted on servers located within the European Union.

The hosting provider automatically collects and stores the following data:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Referrer URL

  • Date and time of access

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure operation). Data is stored briefly and deleted automatically.

4. Processors (Auftragsverarbeiter)

We use external service providers under Art. 28 GDPR, including:

  • Website hosting provider

  • Email service provider

  • Cloud storage or form submission tools (if used)

All processors operate under binding data‑processing agreements.

5. Collaborative Spaces (Wire Groups & Virtual Worship Projects)

When you join our collaborative groups or participate in virtual worship projects:

Visibility

Your display name, username, and profile picture are visible to other group members.

Confidentiality

Screenshots, forwarding internal messages, or sharing contact information without permission is prohibited.

Content Submission & Publishing Consent

By submitting audio/video content or participating in livestream collaborations, you grant permission for Thread of Grace Worship to edit, produce, and publish your contributions on digital video platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and similar services.

This permission does not include Spotify or any audio‑only music distribution platforms. Music publishing or distribution will be discussed and agreed separately.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR + § 22 KUG (consent for media use).

Revocation

You may revoke consent at any time. Revocation applies only to future, unpublished content. Previously published content remains online.

6. Contact Forms & Communication

When you contact us or submit project forms, we process:

  • Name

  • Email

  • Phone number

  • Project‑specific details (e.g., stage name, languages, recording capability)

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract initiation) and Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).

Data is stored only as long as necessary to respond or manage participation.

7. Cookies & Third‑Party Services

Necessary Cookies

Used for essential website functionality. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Non‑Essential Cookies

Set only with your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR + TTDSG.

Embedded Media (YouTube, Instagram, etc.)

When interacting with embedded content, these providers may collect data according to their own policies.

These services may transfer data to the USA under Art. 46 GDPR (Standard Contractual Clauses).

8. International Data Transfers

If third‑party providers (e.g., YouTube, Instagram) transfer data outside the EU, this occurs under:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (Art. 46 GDPR)

  • Provider‑specific safeguards

We cannot control third‑party processing once you interact with their platforms.

9. Your Rights Under the GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your data (Art. 15)

  • Rectify your data (Art. 16)

  • Erase your data (Art. 17)

  • Restrict processing (Art. 18)

  • Object to processing (Art. 21)

  • Data portability (Art. 20)

  • Withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7)

To exercise these rights, contact: info@threadofgraceofficial.com.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

You may file a complaint with the supervisory authority:

Landesbeauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit Saarland Fritz‑Dobisch‑Straße 12 66111 Saarbrücken

10. Automated Decision‑Making

We do not use automated decision‑making or profiling under Art. 22 GDPR.

11. Data Security & Retention

Retention

  • Contact inquiries: deleted once resolved

  • User accounts: retained while active

  • Submitted media: retained for published works unless consent is revoked for future use

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures. Once content is published on third‑party platforms, their independent privacy policies apply.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The latest version will always be available on our official website.