Privacy Policy
Data Controller
raj@equipgodspeople.co.uk
Collected Personal Data
In line with GDPR UK
See our policy
Privacy Policy for Equipgodspeople.co.uk
Effective Date: October 16, 2025
At Equipgodspeople.co.uk (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly. As a faith-based organisation dedicated to sharing Christian teachings, resources, and community support, we operate in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (http://Equipgodspeople.co.uk), use our services, or interact with us. This policy applies to all users, including visitors, newsletter subscribers, event registrants, and donors. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website or services. For questions about this policy, contact our Data Protection Officer at: raj@equipgodspeople.co.uk
1. Who We Are (Data Controller)
We are the data controller for the personal data we process.
• organisation Name: Equip Ministry Ltd
• Registered Non Profit Business Company number 16803820
• Contact: info@equipgodspeople.co.uk
We process data to fulfill our mission of spreading the Christian faith, supporting our community, and providing spiritual resources.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We collect personal data directly from you or automatically through your use of our website. We only collect what is necessary for our legitimate purposes.
Data you provide directly:
• Contact details (name, email, phone number) when you sign up for newsletters, register for events, donate, or contact us via forms.
• Donation or payment information (e.g., card details via secure processors like Stripe— we do not store full card details).
• Profile information (e.g., preferences for prayer requests or Bible study groups).
Data collected automatically:
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on site (via cookies—see our Cookie Policy below).
• Usage data: How you interact with our content (e.g., downloads of sermons or devotionals).
We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g., religious beliefs) unless you voluntarily provide it for specific purposes like prayer support, and even then, it is handled with extra care under UK GDPR special category rules.
3.How We Use Your Personal Data (Purposes and Legal Basis).
We use your data fairly and transparently. Our purposes and legal bases under UK GDPR are:
If we process special category data (e.g., health info in prayer requests), we rely on explicit consent or substantial public interest (e.g., charitable activities under Schedule 1 of the Data Protection Act 2018).
4. Sharing Your Personal Data
We do not sell your data. We may share it with trusted third parties only where necessary:
• Service providers: Email platforms (e.g., MailChimp, Privacy Shield certified), payment processors (e.g., PayPal), or website hosts (e.g., WordPress). These act as data processors under contracts ensuring UK GDPR compliance.
• Church affiliates: If part of a diocese or network (e.g., Church of England), for event coordination.
• Legal authorities: If required by law (e.g., HMRC for donations over £5,000).
All transfers outside the UK/EEA (e.g., to US-based providers) use safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses.
5. Data Security and Storage
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no system is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
We store data only as long as needed:
• Contact/newsletter data: Until you unsubscribe or 2 years after last interaction.
• Donation records: 7 years for tax purposes.
• Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics standard).
After this, we securely delete or anonymize it.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device.
Types of cookies:
• Essential: Necessary for site functionality (e.g., session management). No consent needed.
• Analytics: Track usage (e.g., Google Analytics). Consent required.
• Marketing: Personalized content (e.g., event promotions). Consent required.
You can manage preferences via our cookie banner or browser settings. For details, see our full Cookie Policy. Disabling cookies may limit site features.
7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have rights over your data. Contact us to exercise them (free of charge, unless requests are excessive):
• Access: Request a copy of your data.
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate data.
• Erasure (“right to be forgotten”): Delete data where no longer needed.
• Restriction: Limit processing in disputes.
• Portability: Receive data in a structured format.
• Object: Challenge processing based on legitimate interests.
• Withdraw consent: Anytime, without affecting prior processing.
We respond within one month. If unsatisfied, complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk or 0303 123 1113.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our site is not aimed at children under 13. If a child provides data, a parent/guardian may request deletion. We do not knowingly collect data from children without verifiable parental consent.
9. International Users
Our site is UK-based but accessible globally. Non-UK users’ data is processed under UK GDPR principles. EU/EEA users may have additional rights under EU GDPR—contact us for details.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect legal changes or our practices. We’ll notify you via email or site notice. Continued use after changes implies acceptance. Check this page regularly.
11. Third-Party Links
Our site links to external Christian resources (e.g., Bible Gateway). We are not responsible for their privacy practices—review their policies.
Thank you for trusting http://Equipgodspeople.co.uk. Your privacy supports our shared faith journey.