Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last updated: 25 September 2026

1. Introduction

St Maxentius Church (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled securely, respectfully, and in accordance with Christian values. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our website or contact us regarding worship, events, pastoral support, or community activities.

We comply with:

  • UK GDPR
  • Data Protection Act 2018
  • Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
  • Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA)
  • Church of England data‑handling guidance

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Contact us through the website
  • Request pastoral support
  • Enquire about baptisms, weddings, funerals
  • Subscribe to newsletters
  • Book onto events or groups
  • Make a donation
  • Volunteer or join a church rota

This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Address
  • Enquiry details
  • Donation information (processed securely by third‑party providers)

Technical data collected automatically:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Pages visited
  • Cookie data

We do not collect sensitive pastoral information through the website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Provide pastoral support
  • Manage church activities and events
  • Maintain communication records
  • Send newsletters (with consent)
  • Process donations
  • Improve our website
  • Meet legal and safeguarding obligations

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data under:

  • Consent
  • Contract (e.g., weddings, baptisms)
  • Legal obligation
  • Legitimate interests
  • Recognised legitimate interests (DUAA)

5. Cookies

We use necessary, functional, and analytics cookies to improve your experience.

6. Managing Cookies

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect functionality.

7. Data Sharing

We may share data with:

  • Website hosting providers
  • IT/security partners
  • Church of England diocesan bodies
  • Safeguarding authorities (where legally required)
  • Donation processors

We do not sell personal data.

8. Data Security

We use secure servers, encrypted connections, restricted access, and regular reviews.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for church administration, pastoral care, and legal requirements.

10. Your Rights

You may:

  • Access
  • Correct
  • Delete
  • Restrict
  • Object
  • Withdraw consent
  • Request portability

11. Complaints

If unresolved, you may contact the ICO.

12. Contact Us

Email: [email protected] Address: St Maxentius Church, Bradshaw, Bolton Website: https://stmaxentiuschurch.co.uk/

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