Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Dursley Parish Church ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates dursleyparishchurch.org.uk. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Data: When you interact with our site, we may collect your name, email address, and contact information.
- Technical Data: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience (see Cookie Policy below).
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our content, including clicks, time spent on pages, and referral sources.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for:
- Analytics and traffic monitoring to understand user behaviour
- Affiliate tracking and commission purposes
- Site improvement and optimisation
- Providing personalised content and recommendations
- Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations
Cookie Policy
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour and site performance
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals and commissions from partner betting sites
- Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising
You may opt-out of non-essential cookies by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie consent banner. Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to external betting sites, casinos, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- Right of access to your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy. Analytics and usage data are typically retained for 12-24 months. Affiliate tracking data is retained in accordance with our business requirements and partner agreements. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or report a data breach, please contact us:
Email: privacy@dursleyparishchurch.org.uk
Website: dursleyparishchurch.org.uk
We will respond to all requests within 30 days, in accordance with UK data protection law.