Website: http://www.hobaai.com/
Effective Date: 5/5/2025
1. Who We Are
This privacy policy explains how Hobaai collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal data when you interact with our site. As a Catholic platform, we are committed to handling your data in a way that respects your dignity and privacy, in accordance with both legal and moral standards.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
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Name
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Email address
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Location (if provided)
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Communication content (e.g. messages, comments, prayer requests)
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Technical data (IP address, browser type, access logs)
We do not collect sensitive data (e.g., health, religious beliefs beyond site use) unless explicitly provided with consent.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your data under the following lawful bases:
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Consent – when you sign up for newsletters or submit content
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Legitimate Interest – to improve user experience or ensure website security
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Legal Obligation – if required by law enforcement or data protection authorities
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
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Provide content, services, and resources
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Respond to inquiries or submissions
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Improve the functionality and safety of our website
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Send occasional updates or newsletters (only with your consent)
We will never sell or share your personal data for commercial purposes.
5. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely on our servers or trusted platforms with strong encryption, access controls, and routine security audits.
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes above or as required by law.
6. Your Rights (Under GDPR, UK DPA, CCPA)
You have the right to:
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Access the data we hold about you
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Correct any inaccuracies
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Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
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Withdraw consent at any time
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Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
For EU/UK users: Contact your local Data Protection Authority
For California residents: You have additional rights under CCPA, including opting out of data sales (we do not sell data).
7. Third Parties
We may use trusted third-party tools for analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) or email delivery (e.g., Mailchimp), all of which comply with relevant data protection laws and offer opt-out options.
8. International Transfers
If data is transferred outside the EU/UK, we ensure it is protected under approved mechanisms such as:
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Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
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Data Protection Agreements
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Secure hosting in compliant jurisdictions
9. Cookies
We use cookies for basic site functionality and anonymized analytics. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser or via our cookie consent banner.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests about your privacy, please contact us at:
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Email: thammasat2020@gmail.com
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Data Controller: Phaolo
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Address: St. Joseph Catholic Center
123 Faith Street
Westminster, London SW1P 1LT
United Kingdom