Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Last Updated: December 2024
This privacy policy complies with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy rights.
The Bright Morning Star Evangelical Ministries is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our services.
We are registered as a charity in England and Wales (Registration Number: 08954860) and act as the data controller for the personal information we process.
This policy applies to all personal data we collect through our website, services, events, and any other interactions you have with our organization.
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
Contact Information
- Name and title
- Email address
- Phone number
- Postal address
Service-Related Information
- Information about services you've requested or received
- Volunteer application details
- Donation history and preferences
- Event attendance records
Technical Information
- IP address and browser information
- Website usage data and analytics
- Cookies and similar technologies
Sensitive Information
In some cases, we may collect sensitive personal data (such as information about health, criminal convictions, or religious beliefs) but only where necessary for our charitable purposes and with your explicit consent or where permitted by law.
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
Service Delivery
- Providing our charitable services
- Managing volunteer activities
- Processing donations
- Organizing events and programs
Communication
- Responding to inquiries
- Sending newsletters and updates
- Providing service information
- Emergency communications
Administration
- Maintaining accurate records
- Financial management
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Safeguarding requirements
Improvement
- Analyzing service effectiveness
- Website optimization
- Program development
- Impact measurement
We take the security of your personal data seriously and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it.
Security Measures
- Encrypted data transmission and storage
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and staff training
- Secure backup and recovery procedures
Data Retention
We only keep your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Different types of data may be retained for different periods based on legal requirements and operational needs.
Third Party Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our charitable activities, but only under strict confidentiality agreements.
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data
Right to Restrict Processing
Limit how we use your data
Right to Data Portability
Receive your data in a portable format
Right to Object
Object to certain types of processing
Right to Withdraw Consent
Withdraw consent for data processing
Right to Complain
Lodge a complaint with the ICO
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within one month.
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how our website is used.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:
Canterbury Crescent
Brixton, London SW9 7PT
United Kingdom
Right to Complain: If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk
Related Information
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