Data Protection

At Leicester PIWC, we take your privacy seriously. We want you to feel safe and confident that your personal information is safe. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website, participate in church events, or interact with us. We’re committed to following all the rules about data protection, like the GDPR.

Who’s in Charge of Your Data?

Leicester PIWC is responsible for looking after your data. You can contact us here:

• Kildare St, LE1 3FY, Leicester, Uk
• info@leicesterpiwc.org
• 07354 849305

What Information Do We Collect?

We might collect different types of information, depending on how you interact with us:

• Your Contact Details: Like your name, address, email, and phone number.
• Membership Information: If you’re a member, we might keep track of your attendance and involvement in church activities.
• Donation Information: If you donate, we’ll need your payment details and donation history.
• Website Information: We might see how you use our website, like which pages you visit.
• Event Information: If you sign up for events, we’ll need the details to manage your registration.
• Volunteer Information: If you volunteer, we’ll keep track of your skills and availability.
• Pastoral Care Information: If you ask for support, we might collect sensitive information about your wellbeing, but only with your clear permission.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for things like:

• Sending you updates about church events and news.
• Managing your church membership.
• Processing your donations.
• Making our website better.
• Organizing events.
• Coordinating volunteers.
• providing pastoral care.
• Following the law.

Why We’re Allowed to Use Your Information

We only use your information when we have a good reason:

• If you say it’s okay: Like when you sign up for our newsletter.
• If we need it to do something you asked: Like registering you for an event.
• If we have a genuine reason: Like sending you church news, as long as it doesn’t harm your rights.
• If the law says we have to: For example, for financial records.
• If it’s to protect someone’s life: In very rare, emergencies.

Who We Might Share Your Information With

We might share your information with:

• Companies that help us with our website or payments.
• Other church members, if it’s necessary for church activities.
• The police or other authorities if we have to.

We will never sell your information to anyone.

How We Keep Your Information Safe

We use security measures to protect your information from anyone who shouldn’t see it.

How Long We Keep Your Information

We keep your information only as long as we need it, or as long as the law requires.

Your Rights

You have rights when it comes to your information:

• You can ask to see what information we have about you.
• You can ask us to correct any mistakes.
• You can ask us to delete your information.
• You can ask us to limit how we use your information.
• You can ask for a copy of your information.
• You can say you don’t want us to use your information.
• You can change your mind about permitting us.
• You can complain to the data protection authority.

If you want to use any of these rights, just contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We might update this policy from time to time. We’ll post any changes on our website.

Get in Touch

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this disclaimer, please contact us at: