Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with UK GDPR regulations.

Data Controller

River Hill Ministries is the data controller for personal information collected through this website and our ministry activities. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with UK data protection laws.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • • Name and contact details (email, phone, address)
  • • Information provided through contact forms
  • • Prayer requests and ministry inquiries
  • • Job application information (for recruitment)
  • • Attendance records for ministry activities

How We Use Your Information

Ministry Purposes

  • • Providing pastoral care and support
  • • Organising church activities and events
  • • Sending ministry updates and newsletters
  • • Prayer support and intercession

Legal Requirements

  • • Compliance with UK charity law
  • • HMRC reporting requirements
  • • Safeguarding obligations
  • • Legal and regulatory compliance

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

1

Consent

When you explicitly agree to our processing of your data for specific purposes.

2

Legitimate Interest

For ministry activities and community support that benefit our congregation.

3

Legal Obligation

To comply with UK laws and regulations applicable to religious organisations.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • • With your explicit consent
  • • To comply with legal obligations
  • • For safeguarding purposes (where required by law)
  • • With trusted service providers who assist our ministry (under strict confidentiality agreements)

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against:

Technical Measures

  • • Secure website hosting
  • • Encrypted data transmission
  • • Regular security updates
  • • Access controls and authentication

Organisational Measures

  • • Staff training on data protection
  • • Confidentiality agreements
  • • Secure document storage
  • • Regular policy reviews

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right to access your data
Right to rectification
Right to erasure
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object

Contact Information

To exercise your rights or make inquiries about this privacy policy, please contact us:

Email: info@riverhillministries.online

Address: Robannas Studios, 54 Clivelend Street, Birmingham B19 3SN, UK

Phone: Available through our contact form

Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the effective date.

Last updated: January 2025
This privacy policy complies with UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 requirements.

Questions About Privacy?

We're committed to transparency and protecting your privacy. Contact us if you have any questions about how we handle your personal information.

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