Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Last updated: January 2026

 

Introduction

William Temple Church Wythenshawe (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

We are part of the Diocese of Manchester within the Church of England. For the purposes of data protection law, we are the data controller

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

  • Contact form submissions: Name, email address, phone number, and message content
  • Event registrations: Information provided when signing up for courses like Alpha
  • Newsletter sign-ups: Email address and name for our mailing list.
  • Donation records: Contact details and transaction information for gift aid purposes
  • Photography: Images taken at church events (with consent)

Data Storage & Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously:

  • Data is stored securely using encrypted systems
  • Access is limited to authorised church staff and volunteers
  • We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing
  • Data is retained only for as long as necessary for its purpose

Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to Rectification: request correction of inaccurate personal data
  • Right to Erasure: request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: request limitation of how we use your data
  • Right to Data Portability: receive your data in a portable format
  • Right to Object: object to processing based on legitimate interests

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to ensure its proper functioning:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to your request within one month.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

William Temple Church Wythenshawe

Email: info@williamtemple.church
Wythenshawe, Manchester

  • Complaints: If you are unhappy with how we have handled your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):