Privacy

Privacy Notice

This Privacy Notice explains how Elim Church Northampton (ECN) collects, uses, and protects the personal information you provide to us.

1. What Information We Collect

ECN collects relevant personal information when you:

  • Register with us (for example, to join our email newsletter or membership list)

  • Sign up for an event

  • Submit a form on our website (such as a prayer request, testimony, or contact form)

We use this information to provide the services you request, maintain accurate records, and—where you have given consent—send you information that may be of interest to you.

2. How We Use Your Information

ECN will use your data for the following purposes:

  1. Church administration, including pastoral care (such as calls and visits), maintaining financial records of giving for audit and tax purposes, team rotas, and other operational needs.

  2. Communication, including keeping you informed about church news, events, and services.

  3. Website functionality, including the use of cookies. Our website (elimnorthampton.com) uses only essential cookies to enhance your online experience and enable certain features. We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information.

ECN will never share your information with other organisations for marketing purposes. Your data will not be disclosed to unauthorised third parties unless required by law or where there is a clear and lawful reason to do so.

3. How We Protect Your Data

We are committed to ensuring that your personal information is handled securely, sensitively, and in accordance with data protection law. To prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we use appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial safeguards.

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to meet legal obligations. We do not use your information for purposes beyond the legitimate activities for which it is held.

4. Who Has Access to Your Information

Access to personal data is restricted to authorised ECN personnel. Ministry leaders, small group leaders, and approved volunteers may have limited access to contact details for individuals within their pastoral or organisational responsibility.

5. Your Rights and Choices

If you have previously given consent for us to use your personal information, you may withdraw that consent at any time by contacting our Data Protection Officer at admin@elimnorthampton.com.

You may also contact the Church Office if you:

  • Have questions or concerns about how your data is used

  • Need your information updated or corrected

  • Wish to request access to the information we hold about you

For marketing emails, you can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in the message.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Please check this page periodically to ensure you are happy with any changes.

This policy was last revised on 15 May 2026.