Introduction
We are committed to protecting the privacy of our LGB Christian users. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information.
What personal information do we collect?
We may collect the following personal information from you:
- Your name
- Your email address(es)
- Your phone number(s)
- Your postal mailing address
- Your social media handles
- Your demographic information (such as your age, sex, and location)
- Your interests and preferences
- Your financial information (if you donate to/purchase from our organisation)
We may also collect information about your interactions with our website, such as the pages you visit and the links you click.
How do we collect your personal information?
We collection information by the following methods:
- Via our Mailchimp signup form
- Via surveys to ascertain on your views.
- Via interactions on social media, phone and email
- Via sign up forms at conferences, events and mail order
- Via research when personal information is in the public domain.
What legal basis do we use for processing information?
We rely on consent, or legitimate interest when personal information is in the public domain.
How do we use your personal information?
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide you with the services you request, such as sending you newsletters or event invitations
- To improve our website and services
- To contact you about our work
- To send you marketing communications, if you have opted in to receive them
- To comply with legal requirements
Who do we share your personal information with?
We may share your personal information with the following third parties:
- Our service providers, who help us provide our services, such as Mailchimp, our email marketing provider
- Our partners, who work with us to deliver our services, such as our event organisers
- Government agencies, if we are required to do so by law
How long do we retain your information?
We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy notice, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax accounting or other legal requirements).
How do we protect your personal information?
We take the security of your personal information very seriously. We use a variety of security measures to protect your information, including:
- Encrypting your personal information when it is transmitted over the internet
- Keeping your personal information on secure servers (Google and Mailchimp)
- Only allowing authorised employees to access your personal information
Your rights
You have the following rights with respect to your personal information:
- The right to access your personal information
- The right to correct your personal information if it is inaccurate
- The right to delete your personal information
- The right to object to the processing of your personal information
- The right to withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal information
How to contact us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at: [email protected]
Changes to this privacy policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
Effective date
This privacy policy is effective as of October 20, 2023.