Church of Christ Wimbledon
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with care and transparency. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following data:
- Personal Information (e.g. name, email address, phone number) when you:
- Fill out contact forms
- Sign up for events or newsletters
- Technical Data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited
- Cookies and Usage Data to improve your experience on our website
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries and messages
- Provide information about church events and activities
- Improve our website and user experience
- Maintain the security of our website
We do not sell or share your personal data for marketing purposes.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)
We process your data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent – when you voluntarily provide information
- Legitimate Interests – for communication and church activities
- Legal Obligation – where required by law
4. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to:
- Understand how visitors use the site
- Improve functionality and performance
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
5. Data Storage and Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your personal data, including:
- Secure hosting and encryption where applicable
- Limited access to authorised individuals only
We retain personal data only as long as necessary.
6. Sharing Your Information
We may share data with:
- Trusted service providers (e.g. website hosting, email services)
- Legal authorities if required by law
All third parties are required to respect your data and keep it secure.
7. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.