Effective Date: 21/March/2026
1. Who We Are
God’s Vineyard Church Derby (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.
This policy explains how we collect and use your information when you visit our website.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect:
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Information submitted through contact forms or prayer requests
We may also collect basic technical data such as:
• IP address
• Browser type
• Pages visited
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data when you:
• Fill out a contact form
• Submit a prayer request
• Sign up for updates or newsletters
• Interact with our website
We may also collect data automatically through cookies.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your information to:
• Respond to enquiries
• Communicate with you about church activities
• Provide updates (if you have opted in)
• Improve our website
5. Lawful Basis
We process your data based on:
• Your consent
• Our legitimate interest in operating the church and responding to enquiries
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell or share your personal data.
We may share data with trusted service providers (such as website hosting or email services) only where necessary.
7. Data Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your data from unauthorised access or misuse.
8. Data Retention
We keep your data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected.
You may request deletion of your data at any time.
9. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
• Access your data
• Correct your data
• Request deletion
• Withdraw consent
To exercise your rights, contact us via our website.
10. Cookies
We use cookies to:
• Ensure the website works properly
• Understand how visitors use our site
You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy, please contact us through our Contact page.
12. Updates
We may update this policy from time to time. Please check this page for the latest version.