Privacy Policy

Welcome to this website (the “Website”) of OVERCOMING CHURCH (“OVERCOMING CHURCH,” “we,” “our” or “us”). OVERCOMING CHURCH is very concerned with the privacy of the users of the Website (“User,” “Users,” “you” or “your”), so we state in this Privacy Policy how we collect, handle and transfer your information as well as how you can exercise your rights, in compliance with local regulations.
The User guarantees that the data sent or provided are true, accurate, complete and up to date, and is responsible for any direct or indirect damage or harm that may result from any breach of this obligation. In the event that the data provided belong to a third party, the User guarantees that he or she has informed said third party of the content of this Privacy Policy and has obtained prior written authorization to provide his or her data to OVERCOMING CHURCH for the purposes indicated.

1. Who is the data controller for the collection and processing of the User’s personal data?

The personal data collected through the Website are controlled by OVERCOMING CHURCH (136, Jungtigiltang-ro, Sanoe-myeon, Boeun-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, 28901, Rep. of KOREA), as owner of the Website.

2. What personal data do we collect on the User?

When you use the Contact Us function and other online forms, OVERCOMING CHURCH will collect any personal information that you share with us, such as your name and email address, that is necessary for providing you with the relevant service.

3. What is the purpose of processing the User’s personal data?

OVERCOMING CHURCH will process the User’s data for management of queries, questions and/or suggestions.

4. What is the legal basis for the processing of the User’s personal data?

The legal basis for the processing of the User’s personal data is the consent provided by the User when explicitly accepting this Privacy Policy by clicking the check box, made available on each of the data collection forms referred to above.

5. How long will we keep the User’s personal data?

OVERCOMING CHURCH will keep the personal data provided as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it is collected, or to respond to any requests made by the User, and as long as you do not withdraw your consent.

6. What third parties will the User’s personal data be shared with?

The data will not be shared with any third parties except, where appropriate, competent authorities as needed to exercise their functions. Thus, the personal data collected through the Website may be shared with public entities, courts, or other administrative authorities, when we deem it necessary to comply with a legal obligation or to take legal action against a claim.

7. What rights do Users have when they provide us with their personal data?

The User has and may exercise the following rights in relation to the personal data provided to OVERCOMING CHURCH:

  • Right of access to his/her personal data to know which data are being processed and how they are being processed;
  • Right to rectification of any inaccurate data;
  • Right to erasure of his/her personal data, where possible;
  • Right to request the restriction of the processing of his/her personal data where the accuracy of the data, or the legality or need to process them is in question, in which case we may store the User’s data for the exercise of or defense against any legal claims;
  • Right to data portability, in the case of processing carried out by automated means, to obtain personal data that he/she has provided to us (in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format) as well as to request that they be transmitted to another entity responsible for data processing, when this is technically possible;
  • Right to withdraw his/her consent at any time;
  • Right to lodge a complaint with the local data protection authority if the User believes that data protection legislation has been breached in the processing of his/her personal data by OVERCOMING CHURCH. If the User is based in the European Union, he or she may visit this website for a list of the relevant local data protection authorities: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en

Therefore, the User may exercise his/her legal rights with the data controller at any time; requests can be made in writing addressed to 136, Jungtigiltang-ro, Sanoe-myeon, Boeun-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, 28901, Rep. of KOREA, or by email addressed to gdpr@overcomingchurchkr.org. The request must contain: his/her name and surname, photocopy of his/her national identity document (passport or other valid identification), a statement of his/her request, an address to be used for the purpose of notifications, the date, the User’s signature and, when needed, supporting documents for the request he or she is making.

Terms of Use

The writings on the Website are all testimonies of true experiences and reflections. The accompanying pictures are for reference only and not related to the writings. Unless otherwise specified, the content on the Website may only be used for personal, non-commercial purposes. All copyrights belong to the copyright holders; if you would like to use or reproduce any content, please seek the necessary authorizations from the copyright holder(s). If you believe any content on the Website infringes your relevant rights, please contact us immediately. Thanks for your support! Our email address is overcomingchurchkr@gmail.com.

Changes to This Privacy Policy and Terms of Use

The Church of Bright Light reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use of the Website. You can see when this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use was last updated by checking the “last updated” date displayed at the top of this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. You may direct any questions about this Privacy Policy to gdpr@overcomingchurchkr.org, or any questions about these Terms of Use to overcomingchurchkr@gmail.com. Your continued use of the Website after any changes or revisions to this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use shall indicate your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.