Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

King’s Church operates this website to provide information, resources, and ways to contact us.
Data Controller: King’s Church, St Paul’s Cray, Kent, United Kingdom.
If you have questions about this policy, you can contact us at: office@kcspc.org.uk

2. What Information We Collect

We only collect information necessary for the basic functioning of this website:

• Information you provide directly

  • When you contact us through a form or email, we collect your name, email address, and any message you send.

• Technical information collected automatically

  • Standard website analytics (e.g., pages visited, browser type, IP address).

  • Cookies required for site functionality (see Section 6).

We do not collect sensitive personal data through this website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information only for:

• Responding to your enquiries.

• Providing access to restricted or members‑only content (where applicable).

• Maintaining website security and performance.

• Improving the website and user experience through anonymous analytics.

We do not use your data for marketing unless you explicitly request or consent to it.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we rely on:

• Legitimate interests – to operate and secure the website.

• Consent – when you choose to contact us or opt in to any communication.

• Contract – when you request access to restricted content that requires login.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties.
We may use trusted service providers (e.g., website hosting, analytics tools) who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality and security obligations.

6. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses essential cookies to function correctly.
We may also use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the site.
Where non‑essential cookies are used, we will request your consent through a cookie banner.

7. How We Protect Your Information

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to keep your information secure, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), access controls, and secure hosting.

8. How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary:

• Enquiry emails: typically up to 12 months.

• Account or login information (if applicable): kept while your account is active.

• Analytics data: stored in anonymised form.

9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.

• Request correction or deletion of your data.

• Withdraw consent at any time.

• Object to certain types of processing.

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

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at King’s Church Office, 159 Chipperfield Road, St Paul’s Cray, Kent, BR5 2PZ

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. The latest version will always be available on this page.