1. SCOPE

1.1. This Privacy Policy applies to the processing of your personal data as part of your visit to our website, https://dianeticsaustin.org/ (the “Website”), and your participation in our Dianetics Lecture Service (the “Service”). It covers your communications with us via the Website, email, telephone, and our social media channels, as well as any registration or inquiry you make regarding our Service. If, when collecting or processing your personal data, reference is made to another Privacy Policy, that Policy takes precedence over this one in the event of any conflict.

1.2. For further information on how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

1.3. We reserve the right to change and adapt this Privacy Policy on our own initiative. In such cases, any changes will be communicated via our Website at least two weeks prior to becoming applicable. Your continued use of our Website or Service after the changes become effective signifies your acceptance of the amended Privacy Policy.

2. WHO ARE WE?

2.1. We, the Church of Scientology of Austin (“CSA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data at all times. Our principal office is located at:

6331 Hollywood Boulevard,

Los Angeles, CA 90028,

United States of America.

2.2. If you are located in the European Economic Area, please contact our Data Protection Officer via email at [email protected]. If you are not located within the European Economic Area, please contact us at [email protected].

3. WHO IS THE CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY?

3.1. The Church of Scientology (“the Church”) is organized into an ecclesiastical structure that unifies a range of religious activities. This structure ensures that the spiritual philosophy and technologies of Dianetics and Scientology are available to those who wish to receive them, and that the practices established by L. Ron Hubbard, the Founder of Scientology, are maintained in their intended form.

3.2. The Church also supports various social and humanitarian initiatives as part of its broader mission.

4. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR PERSONAL DATA?

4.1. CSA acts as the data controller for the processing of any personal data that you provide to us directly via the Website or in connection with our Dianetics Lecture Service.

4.2. Where applicable, local affiliated organizations may act as data processors on our behalf, ensuring that all processing of your personal data is conducted in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

5. WHICH OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA DO WE PROCESS?

5.1. When you use our Website or participate in our Dianetics Lecture Service, we may process the following categories of personal data:

• Technical Information:

Information about your device, IP address, browser type, operating system, and approximate geographical location; as well as details of your browsing behavior (such as the pages you visit, the links you click, and the duration of your visit).

• Identification and Contact Information:

Any personal details you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, telephone number, or postal address, when registering for a lecture or contacting us via our Website, email, telephone, or social media channels.

• Communication Content:

The content of any inquiries, messages, or other communications you send to us.

5.2. Mobile Information:

All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties, excluding aggregators and providers of the Text Message services.

6. WHY AND ON WHAT LEGAL BASIS DO WE USE YOUR PERSONAL DATA?

6.1. We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide, manage, and improve the Dianetics Lecture Service and respond to your inquiries:

This processing is carried out based on the contractual relationship between you and us, as well as our legitimate interests.

• To communicate promotional information about our Service:

We send you promotional communications only when you have provided your explicit consent.

• To analyze Website usage and improve our Website and Service:

We use the data on your browsing behavior to better understand how our Website is used, which is based on our legitimate interests.

• To comply with legal obligations:

We process your personal data as necessary to meet our legal and regulatory obligations.


7. DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL DATA?

7.1. We will not disclose your personal data to third parties outside the Church of Scientology without your explicit consent or another lawful basis, except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers:

We may share your personal data with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., hosting, email delivery, analytics, and payment processing companies) who assist in operating our Website and Service. These providers are contractually bound to process your personal data only on our behalf and in accordance with our instructions.

• Affiliated Organizations:

Your data may be shared with affiliated entities within the Church of Scientology network when necessary to provide or support our Service.

• Legal Requirements:

We may disclose your personal data if required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others.

7.2. We do not send your personal data in an identifiable manner to any other third parties without your explicit consent.

8. WHERE DO WE PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA?

8.1. We process your personal data both within and outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including in the United States. In transferring your data outside the EEA, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place.

8.2. Aggregated or anonymized data may be transferred to third parties for analytical or marketing purposes.

9. WHAT QUALITY ASSURANCES DO WE COMPLY WITH?

9.1. We strive to process only the personal data necessary to achieve the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.

9.2. Your personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill these purposes or as required by applicable law. Once your data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

9.3. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, accidental loss, or alteration.

9.4. If you are registered to receive promotional communications, you may change your preferences or opt out at any time by following the instructions provided in those communications.

10. WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS?

10.1. Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access your personal data.

• The right to request rectification or correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.

• The right to request deletion or erasure of your personal data, subject to legal or regulatory limitations.

• The right to restrict or object to the processing of your personal data.

• The right to data portability, enabling you to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

10.2. To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer as set out in Section 11.

11. DATA PROTECTION OFFICER

11.1. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

• For EEA Residents: Please email [email protected].

• For Non-EEA Residents: Please email [email protected].