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🔐 Your privacy matters to us

We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information, in compliance with UK data protection laws.

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📋 What information we collect

We may collect and store:

• Your name and contact details

• Information related to church attendance, activities, or volunteer roles

• Any communication you send us (e.g. prayer requests, forms)

• Financial information for donations (only as required for processing)

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🛠️ How we use your data

We use your personal data to:

• Manage church activities, pastoral care, and membership

• Communicate events, updates, and newsletters

• Process donations and issue receipts

• Fulfil legal and safeguarding obligations

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🔒 Sharing your data

We never sell your data. We may share it only when:

• Required by law (e.g. safeguarding)

• Necessary for church administration with trusted service providers (e.g. email platforms)

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📁 How long we keep your data

We retain personal data only as long as needed for the purposes above, or as required by law (e.g. financial records must be kept for six years).

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👀 Your rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request corrections or deletion

• Withdraw consent for non-essential processing

• Raise concerns with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

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📞 Contact us

For questions or concerns about your data, contact paul@newroadchurch.co.uk