Privacy Policy

At Sanctuary Church we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal information when you visit our website.

What information we collect
We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number and any other details you provide when you:

• Sign up for our newsletter – Sanctuary Connected/Scene/? 
• Fill out a contact form
• Volunteer for a team or event

We also collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type and usage data to help us improve the functionality of our website.

How we use your information
The personal information you provide will be used to:

• Communicate with you about church events, services and updates
• Respond to enquiries or prayer requests
• Manage volunteer sign-ups and team participation
• Send our “Sanctuary Connected” if you have subscribed. 
• Improve your experience on our website through analytics

We take your privacy seriously and have implemented appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. Your data is stored securely and is only accessed by authorised staff.

Sharing your information
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. However, we may share your data with trusted service providers (e.g. for sending newsletters) or if required by law.

Your data protection rights
Under the UK GDPR you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate
• Request that we delete your personal data, under certain conditions
• Restrict the processing of your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admin@sanctuarychurch.uk.

Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your experience and analyse how our website is used. For more information please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Third-party links
Our website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

Changes to our Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, so please check back regularly.

Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data please contact us at: admin@sanctuarychurch.uk