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Privacy Policy

St Hilary Church - Part of Mounts Bay United Benefice

St. Hilary Church (part of the Mounts Bay United Benefice)

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1. Introduction

At St. Hilary Church, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and store your data in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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2. Who We Are

St. Hilary Church is part of the Mounts Bay United Benefice, which also includes Ludgvan, Perranuthnoe and Marazion. The Benefice operates within the Diocese of Truro. The Data Controller for St. Hilary Church is the PCC (Parochial Church Council) of St. Hilary, which decides how your data is used and protected.

3. What Information We Collect

We may collect and store personal information such as:

  • Your name and contact details (address, phone number, email)

  • Records of correspondence with you

  • Information related to baptisms, weddings, funerals, and church activities

  • Information for volunteers, staff, and safeguarding purposes

  • Details of donations or Gift Aid (where applicable)

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4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Communicate with you about church services, events, and news

  • Administer pastoral care, baptisms, weddings, and funerals

  • Manage our volunteer and safeguarding responsibilities

  • Maintain financial and donation records (including Gift Aid)

  • Comply with legal, safeguarding, and diocesan obligations

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5. Sharing Your Information

Your personal information is treated as confidential. We only share it when:

  • It’s necessary for church administration or pastoral purposes

  • We are legally required to do so (for example, safeguarding or financial regulations)

  • You have given your explicit consent

We never sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

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6. How We Store and Protect Your Information

Your information is stored securely in accordance with diocesan data protection guidelines. Access is limited to those who need it for legitimate church purposes. We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

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7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Request corrections to any inaccurate information

  • Withdraw your consent for us to contact you

  • Request deletion of your data (where legally possible)

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

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8. How Long We Keep Your Information

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for church, legal, or safeguarding purposes, in line with Church of England data retention guidelines.

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9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

The PCC Secretary, St. Hilary Church
Mounts Bay United Benefice
Email: mountsbaychurchoffice@btinternet.com
Address: 

Parish Office
The Murley Hall
Ludgvan
Penzance
TR20 8EZ

You can also contact the Diocese of Truro Data Protection Officer at:
Email: dpo@truro.anglican.org

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If you are unhappy with how your data is handled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

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10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

Last updated: 23/10/2025

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