Privacy Policy

St John the Baptist Parish Church, Old Malden – Privacy Policy

Last Modified: October 2025

Introduction


St John the Baptist Parish Church, Old Malden (“we”, “our”, or “the Church”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information from visitors to our website (stjohnsoldmalden.org.uk) or those who otherwise share personal information with us.


By using our website or providing information to us, you consent to the practices described here.


  • Information We Collect

    1. Non-Personal Information


    • Technical information from your device (browser type, OS, language preference).
    • Usage data such as pages visited, clicks, and interactions.

    2. Personal Information


    • Name, email, postal address, phone number.
    • Information provided when registering for events, newsletters, or services.
    • Device information such as IP address or geolocation.

  • How We Collect Information

    • Data you voluntarily provide when registering or contacting us.
    • Information generated when you use our website or services.
    • Data from trusted third-party service providers, analytics, or public sources.

  • How We Use Your Information

    We use your information to:

    • Communicate church services, events, and updates.
    • Administer our website, newsletters, and services.
    • Conduct research and analytics to improve our services.
    • Send marketing or promotional materials (you may unsubscribe anytime).
    • Comply with legal obligations and protect Church and user rights.

    Note: We do not rent, sell, or share your personal data except as described here.

  • Sharing and Disclosure

    We may share your information with:

    • Trusted third-party providers (hosting, event management, arketing).
    • Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when required by law.
    • In corporate transactions (merger, sale, transfer of assets).

    All third parties must follow strict security and privacy standards.

  • Cookies and Analytics

    We use cookies to improve your experience:

    • Session cookies: Temporary, deleted when the browser closes.
    • Persistent cookies: Save your preferences for repeat visits.
    • Third-party cookies: Analytics tools like Google Analytics.

    You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work properly.

  • Retention of Information

    We keep your data only as long as necessary to:

    • Provide our services.
    • Comply with legal obligations.
    • Resolve disputes.

    Outdated or unnecessary information is securely deleted.

  • Your Rights

    You can:

    • Access or request a copy of your personal information.
    • Request correction, erasure, or restriction of your data.
    • Object to processing of your personal data.
    • Lodge a complaint with the ICO.

    Contact:

    Data Controller

    St John the Baptist Parish Church, Old Malden

    Email: administrator@stjohnsoldmalden.org.uk

  • Children’s Privacy

    Our website is not directed at children under 16. 

    We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has shared personal information, contact us to request deletion.

  • Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy. 

    The latest version will always be on our website. Continuing to use our website means you accept the updated policy.

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