Last updated: October 2025

Sacred Dissent respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.
This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

1. Who We Are

Sacred Dissent is an independent platform owned and operated by Francisco Rodrigues Bento (Portugal).
If you have questions about this policy, you can reach us at:
contact@sacreddissent.com

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide our content and services.

a. When you make a donation

  • Name (if provided)
  • Email address (for receipt confirmation)
  • Payment details processed securely by Stripe or PayPal.
    Sacred Dissent never stores or has access to full card data.

b. When you subscribe or contact us

  • Email address
  • Any optional information you include in your message or form.

c. Automatic data
Basic analytics (such as anonymized traffic counts or country data) may be collected to maintain site performance. No personal profiling or tracking cookies are used.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To process and confirm donations.
  • To reply to messages or inquiries.
  • To send occasional updates or newsletters.
  • To improve site reliability and security.

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (EU GDPR)

We process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Consent (for newsletter subscriptions).
  • Contractual necessity (for donation processing).
  • Legitimate interest (to maintain the functionality and security of the site).

You may withdraw your consent at any time.

5. Data Storage and Security

  • Data is stored securely using reputable services (WordPress, Stripe, and associated plugins).
  • We retain only what is necessary and delete inactive contact data upon request.
  • All payment information is encrypted and handled exclusively by the chosen payment processor.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR you may:

  • Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Ask for corrections or deletion.
  • Withdraw consent for email communications.
    To exercise any of these rights, email contact@sacreddissent.com.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use:

  • Stripe / PayPal – to handle donations/payments securely.
  • Email marketing service – for newsletters, if activated later.
    Each provider complies with GDPR and processes data on our behalf.

8. Cookies

This site currently uses only essential cookies required for functionality (such as remembering your donation session).
If analytics or marketing cookies are added in the future, a clear consent banner will appear.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or practice.
The most recent version will always be available at sacreddissent.com/privacy-policy

10. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns, contact:
contact@sacreddissent.com