At Emmanuel Community Church, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and store your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from you when you interact with us through our website, mobile applications, or in-person services. The types of information we may collect include:
1.1 Contact Information
Contact information such as your name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
1.2 Demographic Information
We may collect demographic information such as your age, gender, and preferences.
1.3 Payment Information
We collect payment information for donations or purchases made through our platforms.
1.4 Communication
We collect information you provide when you communicate with us or participate in surveys, events, or activities.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide you with the services and information you request from us.
- To communicate with you about events, updates, and other relevant information.
- To process donations or purchases and provide receipts or confirmations.
- To improve our services, website, and user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and the rights of others.
3. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
4. Sharing of Information
We will not share your information with any third parties.
5. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you.
- The right to rectify any inaccuracies in your information.
- The right to request the deletion of your personal information.
- The right to restrict or object to the processing of your personal information.
- The right to data portability, allowing you to obtain and reuse your personal information for your own purposes.
- The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe we have violated your rights.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
7. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website or through other appropriate means.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices regarding your personal information, please contact us at office@emmanuelcc.co.uk.
Thank you for trusting Emmanuel Community Church with your personal information.