Privacy policy.

Effective Date: 15/08/2025
Christians Of Swansea
www.christiansofswansea.co.uk

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

We are Christians Of Swansea, a non-profit initiative that promotes Christian events, outreach, and activities across Swansea and South Wales. Our goal is to support followers of Jesus and help others explore the Christian faith.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

  • Name and email address (if you contact us or submit an event)

  • Church or organisation name (for event promotion)

  • Any message or content you send us

  • Website usage data (via tools like Google Analytics or Squarespace cookies)

Donations
If you choose to support us financially, we may collect information such as your name, contact details, and the donation amount. All payments are processed securely, and we do not store full payment card details. The methods for accepting donations may change over time, and we will ensure any provider we use complies with applicable data protection laws.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Respond to messages or event submissions

  • Share and promote Christian activities

  • Improve our website and outreach

  • To comply with our legal obligations

We will never sell or rent your data.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

  • Consent (when you submit an event or contact us)

  • Legitimate interest (to promote local events or analyse site traffic)

5. How We Store Your Data

Your data is stored securely through Squarespace’s systems and email communications. We take reasonable steps to protect it from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it.

Our website and communications are hosted and managed using trusted third-party service providers, including Squarespace (Privacy Policy: https://www.squarespace.com/privacy) and Google Analytics (Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy). These providers process personal data on our behalf in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

6. Sharing of Data

We may share limited data (e.g. event info) publicly for promotional purposes. Personal contact details will only be shared with your permission.

We do not share your data with third parties unless legally required.

Some of our service providers store or process personal data outside the UK (for example, in the United States). Where this occurs, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office.

7. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)

To exercise these rights, contact: christiansofswansea@gmail.com

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies for analytics and functionality. You can disable these in your browser settings.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted here.