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Data Protection Statement

Effective Date: 20/03/2026
Website: https://faithshapers.co.uk/
Organisation: Faith Shapers

1. Introduction

Faith Shapers is committed to protecting and respecting your personal data.

This Data Protection Statement explains how personal data is handled in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Our Role

Faith Shapers acts as a data controller in relation to any personal data collected through this website.

As a content-based, non-commercial website, the amount of personal data processed is limited.

3. Data Protection Principles

We follow the core principles of UK GDPR. Personal data will be:

  • Processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently

  • Collected for specified and legitimate purposes

  • Limited to what is necessary

  • Accurate and kept up to date

  • Retained only as long as necessary

  • Processed securely

4. Personal Data We May Process

We may process limited personal data, including:

  • Name and email address (if you contact us)

  • Message content submitted via contact forms or email

  • Technical data (e.g. IP address, browser type)

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

We rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Legitimate interests – to operate and maintain the website

  • Consent – where you choose to contact us or where cookies are used

6. How We Use Personal Data

We use personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries or messages

  • Maintain and improve the website

  • Monitor website performance

We do not use personal data for commercial marketing purposes.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share personal data for commercial purposes.

We may share data where necessary with:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Technical service providers supporting the website

All third parties are expected to process data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal data, including:

  • Secure hosting environments

  • Limited access to submitted data

However, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Maintain basic website operations

Data submitted via contact forms will typically be retained only as long as required for communication purposes.

10. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise your rights, please contact us.

11. Contact Details

If you have any questions about this Data Protection Statement or how your data is handled, please contact:

Faith Shapers

12. Complaints

If you are not satisfied with how your personal data is handled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Website: https://www.ico.org.uk

13. Updates to This Statement

We may update this Data Protection Statement from time to time. Updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.