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Privacy Policy

Celestial Church of Christ Noah’s Ark Erith Parish

Effective Date: 15 August 2026

At Celestial Church of Christ Noah’s Ark Erith Parish (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in an open, transparent, and lawful manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are (Data Controller)

Celestial Church of Christ Noah’s Ark Erith Parish operates as the Data Controller responsible for the personal information processed through our physical ministry, website, and digital communications.

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

  • Organisation: Celestial Church of Christ Noah’s Ark Erith Parish
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Postal Address: 3 Bexley Road, Erith, Kent, United Kingdom.
    DA8 1SH

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when engaging with our church, attending services, registering for events, or interacting with our online platforms. This includes:

  • Contact Information: Full name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
  • Communication Data: Information submitted via website contact forms, email enquiries, or physical request forms (e.g., prayer requests, pastoral care queries).
  • Event & Ministry Registration: Names and contact details provided when registering for church events, membership directories, or voluntary groups.
  • Financial Information: Details necessary for processing donations, tithes, or Gift Aid declarations (e.g., bank details, tax status for Gift Aid claims).
  • Special Category Data: As a religious organisation, some data you provide (such as membership details or prayer requests) may reveal your religious beliefs. We handle this data with strict confidentiality and explicit consent, or under applicable legal exemptions for religious non-profit bodies.

3. Lawful Basis and How We Use Your Data

We process your personal information under the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): When you give explicit consent, such as opting in to receive newsletter updates, marketing, or general announcements.
  • Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): To manage church administrative records, facilitate pastoral care, host church activities, and respond to general enquiries.
  • Legal Obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)): To comply with statutory requirements, such as maintaining accounting records and processing Gift Aid with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
  • Special Category Data Condition (Art. 9(2)(d)): Processing carried out in the course of our legitimate activities as a non-profit religious body, relating solely to members, former members, or individuals in regular contact with us.

Specifically, we use your data to:

  • Provide pastoral care and respond to contact/prayer requests.
  • Deliver church news, event schedules, and ministry communications.
  • Maintain internal membership records and lawful administrative logs.
  • Process financial contributions and claim Gift Aid.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may only disclose your personal information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third-party IT, web hosting, email delivery, or payment processing services acting on our behalf under strict data processing agreements.
  • Legal and Regulatory Obligations: When required by law or regulatory authorities (such as HMRC for Gift Aid auditing, law enforcement, or safeguarding authorities).

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. Access to personal information is strictly restricted to authorised church leadership, staff, and designated volunteers on a need-to-know basis.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.

  • General enquiries are kept until resolved.
  • Membership and pastoral logs are kept as long as you remain active within the community.
  • Financial and Gift Aid records are retained for a minimum of 6 years in accordance with UK tax laws.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you hold specific rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your personal data where there is no legal requirement for us to keep it.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request restricted processing under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent (e.g., unsubscribing from church update emails).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 1.

8. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we collect or process your data, we encourage you to contact us directly so we can resolve the issue. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK data protection supervisory authority:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

Website: https://ico.org.uk

Helpline: 0303 123 1113

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our legal obligations or operational practices. Any updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.