Privacy Policy

Welcome to www.mysafeplace.online.

Data Collected on the Site

On mysafeplace.online, we collect only the data needed for the site and forum to function properly:

  • Name or username (if you provide it)
  • Email address (for forum signup or sending a testimony via form)
  • Content you publish (posts, testimonies, project listings)
    No sensitive data (health, political opinions, religion, etc.) is requested.

Purposes of Data Collection

Your data is used to:

  • Manage registrations and logins to the forum
  • Enable publishing and moderation of content
  • Respond to messages sent via our forms
  • Ensure security and prevent abuse

Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, processing is based on:

  • Your consent (during signup or form submission)
  • Legitimate interest to ensure the proper functioning and security of the platform

Data Retention Period

Data retention is based on the purpose of collection and legal requirements:

  • Forum account data: kept while the account is active (can be deleted on request).
  • Form submissions: kept up to 3 years, then permanently deleted.

Recipients and Processors


Collected data is stored on our secure server and may be handled by:

  • Our hosting provider: Namecheap, Inc. (Phoenix, Arizona, USA)
  • Our internal form management system (hosted on the site)
  • Our community discussion forum (hosted on the site)
  • No data is sold or shared with third parties for commercial purposes.

Your Rights


Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct it
  • Delete it
  • Object to its processing
  • Request portability

To exercise your rights, contact us via our contact form.

Data Security

  • Secure connection via HTTPS / SSL
  • Regular site maintenance and updates
  • Technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access

Cookie Policy


On your first visit, a banner informs you that cookies may be placed.
Currently, only strictly necessary cookies are used:

  • Session cookies (forum login, navigation)
  • Technical cookies needed for proper site display
    You can manage or delete cookies via your browser settings.

Last updated: August 13, 2025

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