Local Christian Assembly London
Registered Charity Number: 1100863
Last updated: 14 January 2025
Introduction
Local Christian Assembly London (“we,” “our,” or “LCA”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect any personal information that you provide to us when you use our website (www.lcalondon.org) or interact with our church community.
Who We Are
We are Local Christian Assembly London, a registered charity (No. 1100863) dedicated to promoting and advancing the Christian faith in the Greater London area. Our activities include religious services, teaching, and community activities aligned with our Christian beliefs.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
Personal Information
– Names and contact details (email address, phone number, postal address)
– Family information for pastoral care purposes
– Emergency contact information
– Photographs from church events (with consent)
– Children’s information (with parental consent) for youth activities
– Prayer requests and pastoral care notes
Technical Information
– IP addresses
– Browser type and version
– Operating system
– Pages visited on our website
– Time and date of visits
– Click patterns
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
– Provide pastoral care and support
– Communicate about church activities and events
– Maintain our membership records
– Process donations and Gift Aid claims
– Ensure safeguarding compliance
– Manage our charitable activities
– Improve our website and services
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
– Your explicit consent
– Legitimate interests in fulfilling our charitable objectives
– Legal obligations as a registered charity
– Contract fulfillment for specific services
Data Storage and Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. Your data is:
– Stored securely within the UK/EEA
– Accessed only by authorized personnel
– Protected by appropriate technical and organizational measures
– Retained only for as long as necessary
Sharing Your Information
We will not sell, distribute, or lease your personal information to third parties unless:
– We have your permission
– We are required by law
– It is necessary for our legitimate charitable purposes (e.g., with service providers who help us operate)
Your Rights
Under data protection law, you have rights including:
– The right to access your personal data
– The right to correct inaccurate data
– The right to request deletion of your data
– The right to restrict processing
– The right to data portability
– The right to object to processing
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve your experience. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings.
Children’s Privacy
We take special care to protect the privacy of children under 13. We obtain parental consent before collecting or using children’s personal information for youth activities and pastoral care.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
For questions about this privacy policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Local Christian Assembly London
7 Wanless Road, Brixton, SE24 0HW
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 02077338660
Complaints
If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 5AF
Tel: 0303 123 1113
www.ico.org.uk
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This privacy policy was last updated on January 14, 2025. Local Christian Assembly London reserves the right to amend this policy at any time.