ICAN Community Church – Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
1. Who We Are
ICAN Community Church
Website: ICANfamily.com
For any privacy-related enquiries, please contact us via the contact section on our website.
2. Information We May Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
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Name and contact details
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Email addresses and phone numbers
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Prayer requests and pastoral care submissions
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Event registrations and sign-up information
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Donation and giving information
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Volunteer and ministry involvement information
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Website usage data and analytics
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Any information voluntarily submitted through forms on our website
We only collect information that is necessary for ministry, communication, safeguarding, administration, legal compliance, or improving our services.
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3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
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Respond to enquiries or requests
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Provide pastoral support
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Process event registrations and ministry sign-ups
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Communicate church updates and information
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Manage donations and giving records
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Improve our website and services
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Maintain safeguarding and security procedures
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Fulfil legal and regulatory obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process personal data on one or more of the following lawful bases:
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Consent
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Legitimate interests
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Legal obligations
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Contractual necessity
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Vital interests where appropriate
Where consent is required, you may withdraw consent at any time.
5. Storage and Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, disclosure, or loss.
Your data may be securely stored using approved third-party systems used for church administration, communication, and event management.
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6. Sharing Your Information
We may share limited information with trusted service providers where necessary for operational purposes, including:
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Church management systems
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Website hosting providers
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Email communication platforms
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Payment processors
All providers are expected to maintain appropriate data protection standards.
7. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience and monitor website performance.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings if preferred.
8. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
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Request access to your personal data
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Request correction of inaccurate information
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Request deletion of your information where applicable
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Object to certain processing activities
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Withdraw consent where consent is relied upon
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Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
9. Safeguarding and Sensitive Information
Any information submitted relating to pastoral care, prayer requests, safeguarding, or sensitive matters will be handled with discretion and confidentiality where appropriate, subject to legal and safeguarding responsibilities.
10. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page.
12. Contact
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact ICAN Community Church through the contact details provided on our website.
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