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Cookies And Privacy

This privacy policy sets out how www.gbc-peel.org.uk uses and protects any information that you give us when you use this website.

We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. If give us any information by which you can be identified when using this website be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

The only personal details collected at present are those you may submit using the contact form. We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilised and other similar information. In addition the website uses your ip address to identify the country the ip address is from.

What we do with the information we gather

We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for internal record keeping improving our website. If you contact us via the website we will endeavor to respond to you.

Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we do not store personal information other than the contact details you gave to us.

How we use cookies

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about webpage traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to user needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.

Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website. By using our website, you agree that we can place cookies on your device.

Links to other websites

Our website contains links to other websites once you have used these links to leave our site we do not have any control over that other website. We cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

Controlling your personal information

We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you information about third parties which we think you may find interesting.

You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please write to or email the church.

If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.

Changes to this privacy policy

We have the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Your acceptance of these terms

By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

Contacting us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ link in the menu of this website.

This document was last updated on Sunday, 9th November 2013