Privacy Policy
The New Church ("we", "us", "our") is a UK-based charity (Charity Number: 1209783) committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly and transparently.
1. Who We Are
The New Church is a charitable organisation serving communities across the UK through wellbeing support, social connection, education, outreach, and practical life-skills programmes.
2. Information We Collect
- Contact information: name, email address, phone number, postal address
- Participation information: programme registrations, event attendance, volunteer involvement
- Donation information: donation amounts and Gift Aid declarations
- Communication preferences: newsletter subscriptions and consent choices
- Website usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and cookies
3. How We Use Your Information
- Deliver our charitable programmes and services
- Communicate with you about events, support, and activities
- Process donations and maintain financial records
- Improve our website and services
- Meet legal, regulatory, and safeguarding obligations
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share information with:
- Trusted service providers (e.g. event platforms, email services, donation processors)
- Regulators or authorities where legally required
- Safeguarding agencies where there is a concern for safety or wellbeing
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, and safeguarding requirements.
6. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to or restrict processing
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
7. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and understand how our site is used. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
