Privacy Policy

The Parish of Okewood and Forest Green is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to that data.

Last updated: 16th June 2025

1. Who We Are

We are the Parish of Okewood and Forest Green, part of the Church of England. Our churches serve the communities of Okewood Hill and Forest Green in Surrey.

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

admin@okfg.org

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and store personal information you provide through our website, including when you:

Fill out a contact or enquiry form
Sign up to receive newsletters or event updates
Volunteer or register for church activities
Make a donation

This may include your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and any other details you provide voluntarily.

3. How We Use Your Data

We only use your personal information for the following purposes:

To respond to enquiries or prayer requests
To provide information about services, events, or volunteering opportunities
To manage mailing lists and send newsletters (with your consent)
To comply with legal or safeguarding obligations
To administer donations or financial gifts

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies and Website Use

We use standard website analytics tools (e.g. Wix analytics or Google Analytics) to collect anonymous data about site usage, such as pages visited and time spent on the site. This helps us improve the site experience.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

5. How We Store Your Information

We take appropriate steps to protect your data. Information submitted through the website may be stored securely on trusted platforms such as Wix or church email systems, and only accessed by authorised personnel.

We will not keep your data longer than necessary and will delete or anonymise it when no longer needed.

6. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

Request access to your personal data
Ask us to correct or update inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data where appropriate
Withdraw your consent (e.g., to stop receiving emails)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admin@okfg.org

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.