Privacy Policy
How we collect, use and protect your personal information.
Introduction
All Saints’ Church, Crofton is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we keep it secure and your rights under UK data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who We Are
All Saints’ Church, Crofton is part of the Church of England and the Diocese of Leeds.
Address:
All Saints’ Church
Church Road
Crofton
Wakefield
WF4 1NF
Email: louise.tinniswood72@gmail.com
Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Postal address
- Information submitted through contact forms
- Prayer requests
- Event registrations and bookings
- Information relating to baptisms, weddings and funerals
Website Information
When you visit our website we may automatically collect information such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Website usage statistics
How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Provide pastoral support
- Administer church activities and events
- Manage baptisms, weddings and funerals
- Communicate important church information
- Improve our website and services
- Meet legal and safeguarding obligations
Safeguarding Records
The Church has a legal and moral responsibility to safeguard children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Where safeguarding concerns arise, information may be shared with appropriate organisations including Social Services, the Police, the Diocese of Leeds and other statutory agencies where necessary.
Email Communications
If you contact us by email, we will use your details to respond to your enquiry.
We will never sell your personal information to third parties.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and website performance.
Cookies are small files stored on your device and may include:
- Essential website functionality cookies
- Analytics cookies
- Security cookies
Website Analytics
We may use website analytics services to understand how visitors use our website.
This information is generally anonymised and used only to improve the website and user experience.
How We Store Information
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, disclosure or alteration.
Sharing Information
We do not sell personal information.
Information may be shared where necessary with:
- Church officers and authorised volunteers
- The Diocese of Leeds
- Professional service providers
- Legal or regulatory authorities where required
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion where appropriate
- Object to certain processing activities
- Request restriction of processing
- Complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Further information is available from: www.ico.org.uk
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Rev Louise Tinniswood
louise.tinniswood72@gmail.com