We are committed to protecting your privacy
Compliance
At Peniel Assembly, your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in line with the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and the UK/EU ePrivacy (“Cookie”) Laws.
Last updated: 28-08-2025
1. Information We Collect
When you interact with our website or contact us, we may collect:
Personal information: such as your name, email address, and phone number (e.g., when you submit a contact form, prayer request, or register for an event).
Non-personal information: such as browser type, IP address, and pages visited (for analytics and improving the site).
Communication preferences: if you subscribe to updates or newsletters.
2. Legal Basis for Processing Data
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
Consent – e.g., when you sign up for newsletters, prayer requests, or provide your details voluntarily.
Legitimate interest – e.g., responding to inquiries, improving our website, and maintaining communication with our members and visitors.
Legal obligation – when required by law or regulatory authorities.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Respond to inquiries, prayer requests, and event registrations.
Keep you informed about services, programs, and activities (if you have consented).
Improve our website and communication.
Comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Data Retention
We only keep personal data for as long as necessary:
Contact inquiries: up to 12 months.
Prayer requests: while the request is active.
Mailing lists: until you unsubscribe.
Legal records: as required by law.
After this period, data is securely deleted.
5. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of access – request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to rectification – ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to erasure – request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
Right to restrict processing – limit how we use your data.
Right to data portability – request transfer of your data to another provider.
Right to object – to certain types of processing (e.g., direct marketing).
Right to withdraw consent – at any time, if processing is based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@penielassembly.org.
6. International Data Transfers
Our website and email services may use providers outside the UK/EU (e.g., cloud hosting). Where this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), to protect your information.
7. Data Protection & Security
We take reasonable steps to secure your information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee 100% security.
8. Cookies Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies – required for the website to function.
Performance Cookies – help us analyze traffic and usage.
Functionality Cookies – remember preferences like language or location.
Third-Party Cookies – from services like YouTube, Facebook, or analytics tools.
Managing Cookies
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:
Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Manage your preferences
You can also change cookie settings in your browser at any time.
9. External Links
Our website may contain links to other websites (e.g., social media pages). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Email: info@penielassembly.org
Phone: +44 7481 430970