We at Remnant Christian Network Cumbria (“we”, “us”, or “our”) are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly. We are a ministry expansion of Remnant Christian Network, operating as a non-profit community organisation in Cumbria, United Kingdom.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (www.rcncumbria.uk), sign up for updates, submit inquiries via our contact form, or interact with us regarding our gatherings, prayer meetings, Bible studies, outreach, or fellowship activities.

We comply fully with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who we are (Data Controller) Remnant Christian Network Cumbria is the data controller for the personal data we process through this website and our ministry activities in Carlisle and Cumbria. Contact: Email: info@rcncumbria.uk 

2. What personal data we collect We only collect the minimum data necessary for our ministry purposes. This may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number / WhatsApp number
• Postcode or general location (e.g., Carlisle area)
• Any message, prayer request, or inquiry you send via our forms
• Interests (e.g., prayer meetings, Bible studies – from checkboxes)

We do not collect sensitive personal data (special category data such as detailed health or religious beliefs) unless you voluntarily share it in a message or prayer request, in which case we handle it with the highest care and confidentiality.

3. How we collect your data

• Directly from you when you fill out our sign-up form, contact form, or express interest in events.
• Automatically via basic website cookies (session cookies only – no tracking, advertising, or analytics cookies are used at this time).

4. Why we collect and use your data (Lawful Basis) We process your data because it is necessary for:

• Our legitimate interests (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(f)) – to inform you about ministry events, prayer gatherings, Bible studies, fellowship opportunities, and to respond to your inquiries or prayer requests in Cumbria.
• Consent (where you actively opt-in via forms) – you can withdraw consent at any time by emailing us or unsubscribing from updates.

We never use your data for commercial marketing, sell it, or share it for profit.

5. Who we share your data with We do not share your personal data with third parties except:

• Trusted service providers (e.g., our email service provider for sending updates – they are GDPR-compliant and only process data on our behalf).
• If required by law (e.g., a court order or regulatory request).

We do not transfer your data outside the UK/EEA without appropriate safeguards.

6. How long we keep your data We keep your data only as long as necessary:

• Event sign-ups and updates: Until you unsubscribe or the specific ministry activity ends (typically reviewed after 2–3 years).
• Contact inquiries or prayer requests: Up to 12 months, unless you request we retain it longer. We securely delete or anonymise data when it is no longer needed.

7. Your rights under UK GDPR You have the following rights:

• Right to access your data (request a copy)
• Right to rectification (correct inaccurate data)
• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to processing
• Right to data portability (in limited cases)

To exercise any of these rights, please email info@rcncumbria.uk. We will respond within one month (free of charge unless the request is excessive or unfounded).

You also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk

8. Security We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data (secure forms, limited access, no unnecessary storage). However, no transmission or storage method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Changes to this policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. We encourage you to review it periodically.

10. Contact us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at: Email: info@rcncumbria.uk 

Thank you for trusting us with your information. We are committed to using it only to support our shared faith community and the ministry work in Cumbria.

Remnant Christian Network Cumbria Striving for Apostolic Revival in the North