**Effective Date:** 15th August 2024

St Rossellos Ministry ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

#### 1. **Information We Collect**
We collect the following personal information from you:

- **Name**: To identify and communicate with you.
- **Phone Number**: For contact purposes.
- **Email Address**: To send you information, updates, and respond to your inquiries.
- **County of Residence**: To understand the geographical distribution of our users and tailor our services accordingly.
- **Preferred Language**: To communicate with you in your preferred language.
- **Preferred Times for Activities**: To schedule activities and events that suit your availability.
- **Messages**: Any information you choose to share with us through text boxes on our website.

#### 2. **How We Use Your Information**
We use the personal information we collect to:

- Communicate with you regarding updates, events, and activities related to St Rossellos Ministry.
- Respond to your inquiries or requests.
- Personalize and improve our services based on the information provided.
- Schedule activities and events according to your preferred times.
- Ensure compliance with legal obligations.

#### 3. **Legal Basis for Processing**
Under the GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

- **Consent**: By providing your information, you consent to us processing it for the purposes outlined in this policy.
- **Legitimate Interest**: We may process your data to improve our services, provided this does not infringe on your rights.

#### 4. **Data Sharing**
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with:

- **Service Providers**: Trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and conducting our ministry services, as long as they agree to keep this information confidential.
- **Legal Authorities**: If required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

#### 5. **Data Retention**
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Once your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

#### 6. **Your Rights**
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

- **Access**: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- **Rectification**: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
- **Erasure**: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain conditions.
- **Restriction**: You can request that we limit the processing of your data under specific circumstances.
- **Objection**: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data.
- **Data Portability**: You can request that your data be transferred to another organization.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at **info@strossellosministry.com**.

#### 7. **Security**
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

#### 8. **Cookies and Tracking Technologies**
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your user experience. For more information, please see our [Cookie Policy](#).

#### 9. **Children's Privacy**
Our services are not directed at children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

#### 10. **Changes to This Privacy Policy**
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

#### 11. **Contact Us**
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

St Rossellos Ministry  
**info@strossellosministry.com**

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This Privacy Policy is designed to ensure transparency and protect your rights under the GDPR. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.