Privacy Policy
Beacon Church – Priors Hall
Last updated: 19 October 2026
1. Introduction
At Beacon Church, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect the information you share with us when visiting our website or contacting the church. We aim to handle all personal information responsibly and in accordance with UK data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Information We Collect
When you contact Beacon Church through our website, we may collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your telephone number, if provided
- Any information you choose to include in your message
Our website and its service providers may also process technical information necessary to operate the website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide to:
- Respond to your enquiries and messages
- Provide information about church services, activities and events when requested
- Communicate with you about matters you have contacted us about
- Support the administration of church activities
We will not use your contact details to send marketing communications without an appropriate lawful basis.
4. Our Legal Basis for Processing Information
We generally process information submitted through our Contact Us form on the basis of our legitimate interests in responding to enquiries and communicating with people interested in Beacon Church. Where consent is required, we will ask for it separately.
If you share sensitive personal information, such as information about your health or religious beliefs, additional data protection requirements may apply.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers where necessary to operate our website or manage communications. We will only share personal information with others where there is an appropriate lawful basis or legal requirement.
6. How Long We Keep Your Information
We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including responding to enquiries and meeting any legal obligations. Information that is no longer needed will be securely deleted or anonymised.
7. Keeping Your Information Safe
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure. Access to personal information is limited to those who need it for legitimate church purposes.
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Ask us to correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Object to certain uses of your information
- Request restrictions on how your information is processed
- Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent
These rights are subject to applicable legal conditions and exceptions. You also have the right to raise concerns with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
9. Cookies and Website Services
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to support its operation. Where non-essential cookies or tracking technologies are used, we will provide appropriate information and obtain consent where required.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Beacon Church – Priors Hall
Email: hello@beaconchurchcorby.org
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our activities, website services or legal requirements.
The latest version will be available on our website.