Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

The International Church Support Alliance (ICSA) operates under the domain icsa.church and its related subdomains (including voices.icsa.church).

ICSA is a free initiative of the Providus Foundation, created to help churches share their missions and connect with potential supporters.

Contact email: info@icsa.church

2. What Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide our services.

When a church joins ICSA:

• Church name
• Contact person's name
• Email address
• Country and language
• Project details (title, description, photo, and optional video)

When using our website:

• Basic technical data (browser type, IP address, and visit time) for site security and analytics.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information provided to:

• Publish approved mission stories on voices.icsa.church.
• Send system emails (welcome, approval, or status updates).
• Generate and email membership certificates.
• Manage project submissions and maintain contact with participating churches.
• Improve our platform's performance and usability.

We do not sell, rent, or share data with advertisers or third parties for commercial use.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

ICSA processes personal data based on:

• Consent — when a church voluntarily submits information.
• Legitimate interest — to manage and publish approved projects.
• Legal obligation — if required by applicable law.

5. How Long We Keep Data

• Project and church data remain stored as long as the church is active in ICSA.
• Churches may request removal or updates of their data at any time by contacting info@icsa.church.
• Backup copies may remain securely stored for a limited period for technical reasons.

6. Who Can Access the Data

Access is limited to:

• ICSA administrators responsible for reviewing and approving submissions.
• Technical partners (such as Supabase and Vercel) who host and process data on our behalf under secure agreements.

All partners comply with GDPR or equivalent data protection standards.

7. Data Storage and Security

Data and uploaded files (photos, videos, and certificates) are securely stored in Supabase servers.

We use encrypted connections (HTTPS) for all communications and limit access to authorized personnel only.

8. Rights of Participants

Churches and individuals have the right to:

• Access their data.
• Request correction or deletion.
• Withdraw consent at any time.
• Request a copy of stored data in electronic form.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@icsa.church.

9. Cookies and Analytics

ICSA uses minimal cookies for essential site functions and anonymous usage statistics.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings without affecting access to the main site features.

10. International Data Transfers

Because we use global service providers (such as Supabase and Brevo), your data may be processed outside your home country.

We ensure all transfers meet GDPR or equivalent standards through approved contractual safeguards.

11. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated as our platform evolves.

The latest version will always be available at icsa.church/privacy.

Continued use of the website after changes indicates acceptance of the updated terms.

12. Your GDPR Rights

If you are located in the European Union or EEA, you have the following data rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of access – You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification – You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") – You may request that we delete your data.
• Right to restrict processing – You may ask us to limit how we use your data.
• Right to data portability – You may request your data in a machine-readable format.
• Right to object – You may object to our processing of your data where legally permitted.
• Right to withdraw consent – Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@icsa.church

We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

13. Contact

For all privacy or data protection questions: