Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 22/08/2025
Prescot & Whiston Methodist Church is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and integrity. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it.
Who We Are
Prescot & Whiston Methodist Church is part of the Methodist Church in Britain. This website is managed by members of the church to share information, promote events, and serve the local community.
What Data We Collect
We may collect and store the following personal data when you interact with our website:
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Your name and contact details (when you submit a form or use the chat feature)
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Any information you choose to include in a message or enquiry
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Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and page visits (via Wix analytics tools)
How We Use Your Data
We only use your personal information to:
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Respond to your enquiries or messages
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Share information you have requested (e.g. about events, room hire, volunteering)
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Improve our website and understand how it is being used
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Notify you of updates if you have requested to be contacted
We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies that are essential for it to function properly. These include cookies that support our content management system and enable our website chat feature. We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking across other websites.
Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard the personal data we collect. Access to submitted contact information is limited to authorised individuals involved in church communications or website maintenance.
Third-Party Services
Our website uses:
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Google Maps (to show our location)
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Wix Forms and Chat (to allow you to contact us)
These services may collect their own data under their respective privacy policies. We encourage you to review their terms if you wish.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection laws (UK GDPR), you have the right to:
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Access the data we hold about you
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Request corrections to inaccurate information
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Ask us to delete your data
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Withdraw consent for us to use your data (where applicable)
To make a request or ask a question about your data, please contact us through the Contact Us page.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted here and dated accordingly.
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about how your data is handled, please contact us via the website’s contact form or email.
