Privacy Policy for Mexborough Life Church (MLC)
Effective Date: 01\06\2025
Last Updated: 01\06\2025
- Who We Are
Mexborough Life Church (MLC) is a Christian church based in Mexborough, South Yorkshire. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
- What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Name, address, email, and phone number
- Date of birth
- Attendance records (e.g. events, services, groups)
- Pastoral care notes
- Financial giving records (if applicable)
- Photographs and video (with consent)
- How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Communicate church news and events
- Provide pastoral care and support
- Manage rotas, groups, and volunteer teams
- Administer financial giving and Gift Aid
- Maintain safeguarding records
- Comply with legal obligations
- Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent (e.g. newsletters, photos)
- Legal obligation (e.g. Gift Aid)
- Legitimate interest (e.g. church administration)
- Religious organisation exemption (for members and regular attendees)
- Sharing Your Data
We do not share your personal data with third parties unless:
- You give explicit consent
- Required by law (e.g. HMRC for Gift Aid)
- Necessary for safeguarding purposes
- Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
- Attendance and pastoral records: up to 6 years
- Financial records: 7 years (legal requirement)
- Safeguarding records: as per statutory guidance
- Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion (where applicable)
- Withdraw consent
- Lodge a complaint with the ICO
- Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your data, including secure storage, password protection, and limited access.
- Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about your data, please contact:
Data Protection Lead, Trustees
Mexborough Life Church
New Oxford Road,
Mexborough,
South Yorkshire,
S64 0JL
