Introduction
Portsmouth Christian Fellowship (“we” or “us” or “our”) respects the privacy of our users (“user” or “you”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website portsmouthcf.co.uk, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the “Site”). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date of this Privacy Policy. Any changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on the Site, and you waive the right to receive specific notice of each such change or modification.
You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates. You will be deemed to have been made aware of, will be subject to, and will be deemed to have accepted the changes in any revised Privacy Policy by your continued use of the Site after the date such revised Privacy Policy is posted.
Collection of Your Information
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:
Personal Data
Personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, and telephone number when you contact us or when you choose to participate in various activities related to the Site, communicating with us through our contact form, this also includes social media platforms linked to the website. You are under no obligation to provide us with personal information of any kind.
Derivative Data
Information our servers automatically collect when you access the Site, such as your browser type and your operating system. This data does not link to or identify who or where you are situated in any way.
Financial Data
We do not directly collect financial data through the Site. However, for the purpose of processing donations, we utilise Stripe, a secure payment service provider. Stripe enables us to accept credit and debit card payments securely. As a trusted payment gateway, Stripe also provides additional services such as fraud prevention to safeguard our users' transactions. Your financial information is handled securely by Stripe, and we do not have access to or store your payment details on our servers. For more information on how Stripe protects your privacy and data, please refer to their privacy policy Stripe Privacy Policy. If any financial data is required for donations or other transactions, we will handle it securely and directly with you in person.
Use of Your Information
Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customised experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the Site to:
- Email you regarding your message sent through the Contact Us Form.
- Increase the efficiency and operation of the Site.
- Monitor and analyse usage and trends to improve your experience with the Site.
- To protect against criminal activity.
- Request feedback and contact you about your use of the Site.
- Resolve disputes and troubleshoot problems.
- Solicit support for the Site.
Disclosure of Your Information
We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows:
By Law or to Protect Rights
If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others, we may share your information as permitted or required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation. This includes exchanging information with other entities for fraud protection and credit risk reduction.
Sale or Bankruptcy
If we reorganise or sell all or a portion of our assets, undergo a merger, or are acquired by another entity, we may transfer your information to the successor entity. If we go out of business or enter bankruptcy, your information would be deleted and not passed on to a third party, this is to prevent third parties declining commitments we made in this Privacy Policy.
We are not responsible for the actions of third parties with whom you share personal or sensitive data, such as social media platforms, and we have no authority to manage or control third-party solicitations. If you no longer wish to receive correspondence, emails or other communications from third parties, you are responsible for contacting the third party directly.
Tracking Technologies
Cookies and Web Beacons
Portsmouth Christian Fellowship uses a sophisticated analysis tool called Fathom Analytics which is fully compliant with GDPR, CCPA, ePrivacy and PECR. Fathom Analytics anonymises visitor data without using cookies. For more information, please visit Fathom Analytics at https://usefathom.com/.
Third-Party Websites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites and applications of interest, including social media platforms. Once you have used these links to leave the Site, any information you provide to these third parties is not covered by this Privacy Policy, and we cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of your information. Before visiting and providing any information to any third-party websites, you should inform yourself of the privacy policies and practices (if any) of the third party responsible for that website, and should take those steps necessary to, in your discretion, protect the privacy of your information. We are not responsible for the content or privacy and security practices and policies of any third parties, including other sites, services or applications that may be linked to or from the Site.
Security of Your Information
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse. Any information disclosed online is vulnerable to interception and misuse by unauthorised parties. Therefore, we cannot guarantee complete security if you provide personal information, although we have modern standard practices in place to best protect your information.
Policy for Children
We do not knowingly solicit information from or market to children under the age of 13. If you become aware of any data we have collected from children under age 13, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
Options Regarding Your Information
Emails and Communications
If you no longer wish to receive correspondence, emails, or other communications from us, you may opt-out by:
- Contacting us using the contact information provided below.
If you no longer wish to receive correspondence, emails, or other communications from third parties, you are responsible for contacting the third party directly.
Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
info@portsmouthcf.co.uk
Last update: Thursday 29th February 2024
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