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PRIVACY POLICY

Policy Statement:

Household of God Mission is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information obtained through our website and church activities. â€‹This website is operated by Household of God Mission, which is in the process of applying for charitable status with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Once registered, our charity number will be displayed on this website.

What Personal Data We Collect:

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

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Postal address (where provided)

  • Information submitted through contact forms, prayer requests, sign-ups, or emails

  • Giving information (note: we do not store payment card details)

  • Communications you send to us

We only collect personal data that is necessary for church communication, pastoral care, safeguarding, or administrative purposes.

How We Collect Personal Data:

We collect personal data when you:

  • Fill in a form on our website

  • Contact us by email or phone

  • Sign up for events, groups, or updates

  • Give donations (via third-party providers)

  • Engage with church activities where information is required

How We Use Your Personal Data:

We use personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to enquiries and messages

  • To provide pastoral care and prayer support

  • To communicate about church services, events, and activities

  • To manage volunteers and church groups

  • To administer donations and Gift Aid (where applicable)

  • To meet legal, safeguarding, and regulatory obligations

We will not use your data for purposes that are incompatible with the reasons it was collected.

Lawful Basis for Processing:

Under UK GDPR, we process personal data on one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – where you have given clear permission

  • Legitimate interests – for normal church communication and administration

  • Legal obligation – where required by law (e.g. safeguarding, financial records)

You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

Personal Data:

We do not sell or share your personal data for commercial purposes.

We may share data only when necessary with:

  • Trusted third-party service providers (e.g. email platforms, website hosting, giving providers)

  • Statutory authorities where required by law (e.g. safeguarding concerns)

All third parties are expected to handle data securely and in line with data protection laws.

Donations and Online Giving:

Donations made through this website are processed securely by third-party providers. Household of God Mission does not store credit or debit card details. Gift Aid information, where applicable, is processed in line with HMRC requirements.

Your Rights:

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of your data (where appropriate)

  • Object to or restrict how your data is processed

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Requests can be made by contacting us using the details above.

Cookies:

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the site.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Continued use of the website indicates consent to the use of cookies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the website indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us:

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact info@householdofgodmission.org.uk

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