Privacy Policy
Who we are
Our website address is: https://hampsteadparishchurch.org.uk.
How we handle data
When you visit our site, an analytics script will log your IP address (a number unique to your computer) and technical information, such as the device (desktop computer or mobile), operating system, browser and screensize. The purpose of collecting this data is to observe activity on our site and keep improving its structure and functionality for our users. It will only be used internally, exclusively by us for work on our site. Your data is protected under the GDPR1.
how we handle your info
When we start a conversation—via the forms on our site, emails or calls—we will collect all information in dedicated directories on our local devices as well as in our own online archive. All devices are password-protected, any application data is encrypted, restricted with passcode-access only. We regularly review and backup our records to ensure accuracy and security. All information has only exclusive access, limited to task and solely granted to our team.
If you have any queries or concerns – please email us vestry [AT] hampsteadparishchurch.org.uk and we will get back to you. Margaret Willmer is the person responsible for all web- and data-related aspects. For the record of your data, please get in touch and ask for a SAR((Subject Access Request, → find out how to request your personal information)) and we will get back to you.
how we handle your info
Our site uses Jetpack for site statistics, a third party service by Automattic2, to set cookies on your computer. Cookies are small pieces of data which are stored as simple text file in your browser and enable the logging of primarily anonymous technical information. You can easily view and delete these via your browser’s preference settings((usually found under ‘Privacy & Security’ or similar, depending on browser.)).
opting out
If you’d like to opt out of cookies – you can do so manually via your browser’s preference settings (usually found under ‘Privacy & Security’ or similar). You will find an option to ‘Accept cookies’ which—when unchecked—will stop cookies from being created and saved. Do bear in mind that many website functions now rely on the use of cookies and you might find some odd issues if you block cookies entirely. With the new legislation in place, you could now request your data to be erased in any case.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
- General Data Protection Regulation, in effect from May 25th 2018, see EUR-Lex for legislation text. [↩]
- Automattic are the people behind WordPress, read Automattic’s Privacy Policy [↩]