Whitehouse Baptist Church is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.
This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website.
Who We Are
Whitehouse Baptist Church
Waterford Road
Ipswich
IP1 5NW
Email: info@whitehousebaptist.org.uk
For the purposes of data protection law, Whitehouse Baptist Church is the data controller.
What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
Information you provide to us
- Name
- Email address
- Any information you include in a contact form or email
Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
This information is collected using cookies and similar technologies.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries or messages
- Provide information you have requested
- Improve our website and user experience
- Maintain the security of our website
We do not sell or share your personal data for marketing purposes.
Contact Forms and Website Submissions
If you contact us using a form on this website, the information you provide is used only to respond to your enquiry.
Form submissions may be sent via email and are not stored on the website long-term. We will only retain your details for as long as necessary to deal with your enquiry.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your experience.
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help the website function properly and provide basic analytics.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our website and to improve its performance.
Google Analytics collects information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and general location (e.g. city level). This data is anonymised where possible and does not identify you personally.
Google may process this data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by adjusting your browser settings or using browser extensions.
Google reCAPTCHA
We use Google reCAPTCHA on our website to help prevent spam and abuse of our contact forms.
reCAPTCHA analyses behaviour such as IP address, mouse movements, and time spent on the page to determine whether a user is human. This data is processed by Google in accordance with their privacy policy and terms of service.
By using forms on this website, you agree to this processing.
Embedded Content and Third-Party Services
Pages on this site may include embedded content (such as videos, maps, or social media feeds). These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with that content.
We may also use trusted third-party services (such as website hosting providers) who process data on our behalf.
How We Store Your Data
We take appropriate steps to keep your information secure.
Any personal data you provide is stored securely and only retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (where appropriate)
- Object to or restrict processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. This privacy policy applies only to this site, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact: