Data Protection

Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

1. Introduction

Church of Our Lady of the Assumption & St Gregory (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide through our website, including newsletter signups, message submissions, donations, and Gift Aid declarations.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

– Contact Information: Name, email address (e.g., when signing up for newsletters or submitting a message).
– Donation Information: Name, email, donation amount, and transaction details (processed via PayPal or Stripe).
– Gift Aid Information: Full name, home address, and confirmation of UK taxpayer status (for HMRC purposes).
– Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information (for analytics and website performance).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

– To send newsletters and updates (with your consent).
– To respond to messages or pastoral requests.
– To process donations and maintain financial records.
– To administer Gift Aid claims in accordance with HMRC requirements.
– To improve our website and ensure its security.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We rely on the following legal grounds to process your data:

– Consent: For newsletter signups and certain messages.
– Contract: Where processing is necessary for a donation or Gift Aid submission.
– Legal Obligation: For financial record-keeping and Gift Aid documentation.
– Legitimate Interest: For responding to general enquiries and maintaining site security.

5. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services, such as:

– PayPal and Stripe for secure donation processing. These services have their own privacy policies.
– Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp) to manage our newsletter distribution.

We ensure that all third parties respect your privacy and comply with data protection laws.

6. Your Data Rights

You have rights under data protection law, including:

– The right to access your data.
– The right to correct or delete your data.
– The right to withdraw consent at any time.
– The right to object to or restrict certain processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: markelliottsmith@rcdow.org.uk

7. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve your experience. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

8. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption and secure access controls.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your data, please contact:

Church of Our Lady of the Assumption & St Gregory
10 Warwick St, London W1B 5LZ
Email: markelliottsmith@rcdow.org.uk
Phone: 078 1532 0761