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PRIVACY POLICY

PRIVACY POLICY — THE SEED.BE

Last updated: October 2025

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THE SEED.BE places great importance on privacy and the protection of personal data.

This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how it is used and protected, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applicable within the European Union.

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1. Who Are We?

THE SEED.BE is an independent, non-profit Christian initiative dedicated to sharing the message of the Gospel and providing spiritual resources that are accessible to everyone.

The website is administered from Belgium by:

Website publisher: The THE SEED team
Contact email: info@theseed.be
Website: https://www.theseed.be

THE SEED.BE is not affiliated with any particular church or organisation.

 

2. Data We Collect

We only collect data that is strictly necessary for the proper use of the website or for voluntary communication with visitors.

Data collected through our forms:

  • First name or surname (optional)

  • Email address

  • Message or prayer request

  • Newsletter subscription preference, where applicable

Technical data:

  • IP address, browser and operating system, collected automatically by website analytics tools where applicable

No sensitive data, such as ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs or health information, is requested or intentionally retained.

 

3. Purpose of Data Collection

The data collected is used solely to:

  • Respond to your messages or prayer requests;

  • Send you “TheSeed.be Newsletter” if you have requested it;

  • Improve the quality of the website and the content we share, using anonymised information;

  • Comply with our legal obligations regarding data protection and security.

Your data will never be sold, exchanged or transferred to third parties.

 

4. Consent

No data is collected without explicit consent.

By completing a form on the website, you freely consent to our use of your information solely for the stated purpose, such as prayer, contact or newsletter communication.

You may, at any time:

  • Request the deletion of your data;

  • Unsubscribe from the newsletter;

  • Withdraw your consent by emailing: info@theseed.be

 

5. Data Retention and Security

Data is stored securely on protected servers located within the European Union. We take all necessary precautions to prevent the loss, alteration or unauthorised access of your information.

Personal data is retained for a limited period:

  • Messages or requests: for a maximum of 12 months following the most recent contact;

  • Newsletter data: until the user unsubscribes.

 

6. Data Sharing

THE SEED.BE does not share personal data with third parties unless:

  • Required by law or a judicial authority;

  • You have expressly requested it, for example, to be connected with a prayer group.

External resources, links or videos featured on the website, including YouTube and Spotify, are subject to their own privacy policies.

We encourage you to review those policies when leaving this website.

 

7. Cookies

THE SEED.BE uses essential and anonymous cookies to:

  • Ensure the proper functioning of the website, including navigation and forms;

  • Measure overall website traffic through Google Analytics or an equivalent service.

These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information.

You may disable them at any time through your browser settings.

 

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • The right to access your personal data;

  • The right to rectify inaccurate data;

  • The right to have your data deleted, also known as the “right to be forgotten”;

  • The right to restrict or object to the processing of your data;

  • The right to data portability, allowing you to request the transfer of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, simply email: info@theseed.be

 

9. The Spirit of This Policy

THE SEED.BE acts with integrity, respect and transparency, in accordance with its Christian values. We believe that trust is the foundation of every relationship, both human and spiritual. Your data is therefore protected, respected and never used for any purpose other than the one you have chosen.

“Do everything in love.” — 1 Corinthians 16:14

 

10. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please email: info@theseed.be

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