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

• 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