Privacy Policy
How we protect and respect your personal information
Last updated: January 2026
Introduction
The International Evangelical And Pentecostal Zion Church ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our church.
As a UK registered charity (Charity #1213385), we are committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Fill out our contact form
- Sign up for our newsletter
- Register for events or programs
- Make a donation
- Submit a prayer request
- Become a church member
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and any other details you choose to share.
Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing patterns. This helps us improve our website and user experience.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and prayer requests
- Send you newsletters and updates about church activities (with your consent)
- Process donations and maintain financial records
- Provide pastoral care and support
- Administer church programs and events
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you opt-in to receive communications from us
- Legitimate interests: For pastoral care, church administration, and improving our services
- Legal obligation: When required by law (e.g., charity reporting)
- Contractual necessity: When processing donations or event registrations
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:
- Service providers who assist with our operations (subject to confidentiality agreements)
- Regulatory authorities when required by law
- Other churches or ministries with your explicit consent
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
- Restriction: Request limited processing of your data
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organisation
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Church membership records and donation records may be retained longer for charity compliance purposes.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
Children's Privacy
We are committed to protecting children's privacy. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. Youth ministry participants' data is collected with appropriate parental/guardian consent.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
The International Evangelical And Pentecostal Zion Church
2 Aldwyn Close, Audenshaw
Manchester, M34 5AG
United Kingdom
Email: ZioninterChurchUK@outlook.com
Phone: 07930 662 532
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.