GDPR

At Leicester PIWC, we look after your personal information seriously. This policy explains how we follow the rules of the GDPR (the General Data Protection Regulation) in the UK. We want you to know how we collect, use, and protect your data, so you can feel confident that it’s safe with us.

Who’s in Charge of Your Data?

Leicester PIWC, located at Kildare St, LE1 3FY, Leicester, Uk, is the “data controller.” That means we’re responsible for your information. If you have any questions about your data, you can reach us at gdpr@leicesterpiwc.org or +44 7557 954258.

Our Promises About Your Data

We promise to:

• Use your data fairly and honestly.
• Only use it for the reasons we say we will.
• Only collect the information we need.
• Keep your information accurate and up to date.
• Do not keep your information longer than we need to.
• Keep your information safe and secure.

Why We Use Your Data

We use your data for a few different reasons, and we always have a good legal reason to do it:

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

What Kind of Information We Collect

We might collect information like:

• Your name, address, email, and phone number.
• Information about your church membership and attendance.
• Details about your donations.
• How you use our website.
• Information you give us when you sign up for events.
• Details about your volunteering.
• Information about your well-being, if you ask for pastoral care (and permit us).
• Photos or videos (if you permit us).

Who We Might Share Your Information With

We might share your data with:

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

We will never sell your information to anyone.

How We Keep Your Data Safe

We use security measures to protect your data, like:

• Storing your data securely.
• Controlling who can access your data.
• Regularly checking our security.
• Encrypting sensitive data.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We only keep your data for as long as we need it, or as long as the law says we have to.

Your Rights

You have rights when it comes to your data:

• 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 Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

If you want to use any of these rights, just contact us at [Church Contact Email].

If We Send Your Data Abroad

If we send your data outside the UK, we’ll make sure it’s protected.

Changes to This Policy

We might update this policy from time to time. We’ll let you know about any big changes.

How to Contact Us

If you have any questions, please email us at gdpr@leicesterpiwc.org

Where to Learn More

For more information about your data protection rights, you can visit the ICO website: www.ico.org.uk.

Get in Touch

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