Last updated: 21/12/2025
1. Introduction
Via Veritatis (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website https://viaveritatis.info (the “Website”).
The Website is built and managed using WordPress.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and processing personal data in a lawful, transparent, and secure manner, in accordance with applicable international data protection principles, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), and similar international frameworks.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our Website, subscribe to our communications, or interact with our content.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Data You Provide
We may collect personal data that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Information submitted through contact forms, subscriptions, comments, or direct communication
2.2 Automatically Collected Data
When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring URLs
- General usage and statistical data
This data is collected for security, analytics, and performance improvement purposes.
3. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing
We process personal data only where there is a lawful basis to do so, including:
- Consent – when you subscribe to emails or push notifications
- Legitimate interest – to operate, secure, and improve the Website
- Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws and regulations
Personal data is used strictly for:
- Sending consent-based email communications and push notifications
- Responding to inquiries
- Website analytics and performance monitoring
- Security, moderation, and abuse prevention
We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling.
4. Email & Push Notifications (OneSignal)
Via Veritatis uses OneSignal for:
- Email communications
- Web push notifications
Consent
You receive emails or push notifications only if you:
- Explicitly opt in via a Website form or browser prompt
- Provide affirmative consent (no pre-checked boxes)
Withdrawal of Consent
You may revoke consent at any time by:
- Using the unsubscribe link in emails
- Disabling push notifications in your browser or device
- Contacting us at [email protected]
Unsubscribing is immediate and does not affect your ability to use the Website.
5. Comments & User Conduct
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the IP address and browser user agent string to assist in spam detection and security.
Comments may be processed through automated spam detection services.
Safety, Abuse, and Threats
Via Veritatis maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward:
- Threats
- Harassment
- Intimidation
- Incitement to violence
- Abusive or unlawful conduct
Such content may be moderated, removed, retained for evidentiary purposes, and—where legally required—shared with competent authorities to ensure safety and legal compliance.
6. Media Uploads
If you upload images or media to the Website, you should avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
Publicly visible media may allow visitors to extract such data.
Via Veritatis is not responsible for personal data embedded in uploaded media.
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Via Veritatis uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve user experience
- Enable core WordPress functionality
- Analyze traffic and performance
Cookies may be set by:
- WordPress
- Google services (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Site Kit)
- Statistics and performance plugins
- Embedded third-party content
You may control or disable cookies via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
8. Embedded Content from Third Parties
Content on this Website may include embedded elements (videos, posts, images, etc.) from third-party platforms such as:
- Other external websites
Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party site directly and may collect data, use cookies, or track interactions. Via Veritatis does not control third-party data practices.
9. Third-Party Services & Data Sharing
We do not sell or trade personal data.
Data may be shared only with trusted service providers necessary for Website operation, including:
- Hosting providers
- Analytics services
- Email and push notification services (OneSignal)
- Security and spam-prevention services
All providers are required to process data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
10. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed or stored on servers located outside your country of residence, depending on the infrastructure of service providers such as hosting companies, analytics platforms, or OneSignal.
Appropriate safeguards are used to ensure lawful and secure international data transfers.
11. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes described in this policy
- Maintain consent-based communication
- Comply with legal and security obligations
Comments and their metadata may be retained indefinitely unless removal is requested.
12. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request erasure of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to or restrict processing
Requests can be made by contacting:
[email protected]
13. Children’s Privacy
Via Veritatis does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 16.
If such data is identified, it will be removed promptly.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.
Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
15. Contact Information
For any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data:
Via Veritatis
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://viaveritatis.info
Facebook: https://facebook.com/viaveritatis.info