This is the official website and authoritative voice of the RUSSIAN ORTHODOX AUTONOMOUS CHURCH OF AMERICA (ROAC). No other English language based website (other than the sites linked herein) claiming to speak for His Eminence, Metropolitan Theodore of Suzdal and Vladimir, or any of the individual Hierarchs of the Holy Synod of the RUSSIAN ORTHODOX AUTONOMOUS CHURCH (ROAC), should be considered as genuine or valid.
PRIVACY POLICY
Who We Are
We are the Russian Orthodox Autonomous Church of America, an Orthodox Christian church serving visitors throughout the world.
Our website address is: https://roacusa.org/
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at: admin@roacusa.org
Information We Collect
We do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or messages through forms on this website.
Like most websites, we automatically collect limited technical information when you visit, including:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Browser and device information
- Pages visited and approximate time spent on the site
This information is used solely to ensure the security, functionality, and performance of the website.
Cookies
This website uses cookies for basic functionality and performance purposes, including:
- Website caching and optimization
- Ensuring proper display of content, fonts, and media
These cookies do not personally identify visitors and are not used for advertising or profiling.
Third-Party Services
Our website is hosted by Hostinger, which may process technical data such as IP addresses and server logs for security, maintenance, and performance purposes.
We may use external font providers (such as Google Fonts or Adobe Fonts) to display text correctly. When these fonts are loaded, your IP address may be transmitted to the respective provider. We do not control how these third-party services process data; their practices are governed by their own privacy policies.
Embedded Content
Pages on this website may include embedded content (such as images, sliders, or media). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited the other website directly.
Those websites may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interaction with their content.
Data Retention
We do not store personal data submitted by visitors. Technical data collected automatically is retained only as long as necessary for website operation, security, and performance.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable data protection laws, including the right to:
- Request access to personal data related to you
- Request correction or deletion of such data
- Object to certain data processing activities
To make a request, please contact us at admin@roacusa.org
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as the website evolves. Any changes will be posted on this page.