Policies & Privacy

Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under UK GDPR.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect:

Your name and contact details when you email us, fill in a form, or contact the church.
Information you choose to share when requesting pastoral support or prayer.
Basic technical data (such as cookies) to help the website function.

We do not collect unnecessary data, and we do not sell or share your information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to enquiries
Provide pastoral care or support when requested
Share church updates if you have asked to receive them

4. Lawful Basis

We process personal data under:

Consent (when you contact us or sign up for updates)
Legitimate interests (running a safe and effective church community)
Legal obligations (charity governance and safeguarding)

5. Sharing Your Information

We only share information when:

You have given consent
It is required for safeguarding
We are legally required to do so

We never sell personal data.

6. How Long We Keep Information

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for church administration, pastoral care, or legal requirements.

7. Your Rights

You can request to:

Access your information
Correct or update it
Ask us to delete it
Withdraw consent at any time

Contact: info@ecc-irvine.co.uk

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact: info@ecc-irvine.co.uk Emmanuel Christian Centre, 2 West Road, Irvine, KA12 8RD

Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files that help websites work properly and improve your experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use essential cookies to:

Keep the website running smoothly
Understand basic visitor activity (anonymous analytics)

We do not use advertising cookies.

3. Managing Cookies

You can adjust your browser settings at any time to block or delete cookies.

GDPR & Data Protection

We follow the requirements of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. This means we:

Collect only what we need
Store information securely
Limit access to authorised people
Keep data only as long as necessary
Support your rights regarding your personal information

For any data protection enquiries, contact: info@ecc-irvine.co.uk

Safeguarding Statement

The Emmanuel Christian Centre is committed to providing a safe environment for everyone, especially children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

We follow:

The safeguarding guidance of the Assemblies of God UK
Relevant Scottish legislation and best practice
Appropriate reporting and accountability procedures

If you have a safeguarding concern, please contact our Safeguarding Lead via info@ecc-irvine.co.uk.