Privacy Policy

Introduction

Bransgore Community Church (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect through bcchurch.org.uk, how we use it, and your rights under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide Directly

Contact Form Submissions

When you contact us through the website, we collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Message content

This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry.

 

 

Booking Enquiries (via ChurchSuite)

If you complete a booking form through our ChurchSuite link, the information collected may include:

  • Name and contact details
  • Event or room booking details
  • Any additional information you choose to provide

This data is processed through ChurchSuite, our third‑party church management system.

 

 

Email or Phone Contact

If you contact us directly using the published phone number or email address, we will process the information you provide to respond to your enquiry.

 

2. Information Collected Automatically

Website Usage Data

We may collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited
  • Time and date of visits
  • Referring website

This helps us understand how visitors use the site and improve its performance.

 

Cookies

Our website may use cookies for:

  • Basic site functionality
  • Analytics (if enabled)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

 

3. Sensitive Personal Data

As a church, you may choose to share sensitive information (such as pastoral needs or prayer requests). We only use this information for the purpose you provided it and with your explicit consent.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries or messages
  • Process booking requests
  • Communicate with you when you have asked us to
  • Improve our website and services
  • Meet legal or safeguarding obligations

We do not use your data for marketing unless you have explicitly opted in.

Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your information with:

  • ChurchSuite, our church management and booking system provider
  • Website hosting and IT service providers
  • Authorities, if required by law or safeguarding obligations

We never sell your data or share it for commercial marketing.

How We Protect Your Data

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures, including:

  • Secure servers
  • Access controls
  • Password protection
  • Data minimisation practices

No online system is completely secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your information.

International Data Transfers

If any third‑party services store data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

  • Responding to your enquiry
  • Managing bookings
  • Fulfilling legal or safeguarding requirements
  • Church administrative purposes

Data is securely deleted when no longer needed.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent
  • Object to certain processing
  • Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

Contact Us

Bransgore Community Church

Shackleton Square, Bransgore, Christchurch BH23 8AJ
Phone: 01425 674513
Email: admin@bcchurch.org.uk

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.