Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Charisma UK ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website https://charismauk.co.uk (the "Service") to promote revival and harvest in Greater Manchester through our annual Charisma Conference and related ministry activities. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our Service.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following personal information when you register for our conference or sign up for updates:
- Name: To identify you and personalize our communications
- Email Address: To send you conference updates, registration confirmations, and ministry-related information
- Phone Number: To contact you regarding conference status updates and important announcements
We only collect information that is necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Conference Registration Management: To process and manage your registration for the Charisma Conference
- Seat Allocation: To update and manage seating arrangements and capacity planning
- Communication: To send you important updates about conference status, schedule changes, and related ministry events
- Ministry Updates: To keep you informed about Charisma UK's activities and upcoming events
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on:
- Legitimate Interests: For managing conference registrations and providing updates about our ministry activities
- Consent: Where you have explicitly agreed to receive communications from us
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and conducting our ministry activities, provided they agree to keep your information confidential
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Registration Data: Retained until the completion of the conference and for a reasonable period thereafter for follow-up communications
- Marketing Communications: Until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent
7. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to certain exceptions)
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization
- Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal data
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. We may also use website analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site, helping us improve our services.
10. International Data Transfers
We process your data within the United Kingdom. If we need to transfer data outside the UK, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.
11. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.
13. Contact Information
For data protection concerns, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's data protection regulator, at ico.org.uk.
This Privacy Policy demonstrates our commitment to protecting your personal information while enabling us to fulfill our mission of promoting revival and harvest in Greater Manchester through the local church.