Privacy Policy

1. Introduction:

Remnant Christian Network, Global is a non-denominational ministry headquartered in Nigeria, with the mandate of restoring the apostolic order and Christianity as was seen in the days of the first generation apostles of Jesus Christ. We seek only to see the coming of the King and His Kingdom until His reality is furnished in the hearts of the sons of men.

We have apostolic centers and mission outreaches across Africa, United States, North America and Europe.

Our Values include:– Dedication– Relevance– Excellence– Accountability– Resilience– Forbearance– Faithfulness

Our Mission: To strive for the rebirth of Apostolic Christianity in our generation. The preservation of biblical doctrine and living out the truth of God’s Word as it is in the Holy Scriptures. Our major instruments of realizing this vision are Prayer, the Study of the Word, and Breaking of Bread with one another.

In the course of carrying out our God-ordained mission, we value your privacy and are deeply committed to safeguarding your personal data. As a Church, we recognise the trust you place in us, and we take the responsibility of protecting your information very seriously. We are fully committed to ensuring that your personal data is processed in accordance with the highest standards of security and privacy.

This privacy notice is issued on behalf of Remnant Christian Network Berkshire. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information. It also outlines your rights and the steps we take to ensure that your data is handled with the utmost care, in alignment with our values, mission and legal obligations.

2. Scope of Policy:

This privacy notice applies specifically to our UK branch based in Berkshire. When we refer to "Church," "we," "us," or "our" in this privacy notice, we mean our RCN Berkshire who are responsible for processing your personal data. This policy governs the collection, processing, and storage of all personal data related to your interactions with us. Including, but not limited to; membership, volunteer services, partnerships, mission participation, and other Church-related activities in alignment with our mission.

As the data controller, RCN Berkshire branch ensures compliance with all applicable UK data protection laws, including:

UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)

Data Protection Act 2018 (UK)

3. Glossary:

To help you better understand the terms used in this Data Privacy Policy, we have provided the following glossary of key terms:

Personal Data: Any information that can be used to identify an individual directly or indirectly, such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, religious affiliation, and donation history.

Data Controller: The entity responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing personal data. In this case, Remnant Christian Network Berkshire is the data controller.

Data Processor: Any third party or person who processes personal data on behalf of the Data Controller. This can include third-party service providers, consultants, or volunteers.

Processing: Any operation performed on personal data, such as collection, storage, use, modification, transfer, or deletion of data.

Consent: Voluntary, clear agreement by the individual (data subject) for their personal data to be processed for specific purposes, typically obtained through a clear opt-in mechanism.

UK GDPR (United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation): Data protection legislation that governs the use of personal data in the UK.

Data Subject: The individual whose personal data is being processed, such as Church members, volunteers, employees, partners or donors.

Data Breach: A security incident that results in unauthorized access to, disclosure of, or destruction of personal data, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, or availability.

Anonymization: The process of removing personally identifiable information from data sets so that individuals cannot be identified, ensuring privacy even in data analysis or research.

Encryption: A security measure that converts personal data into code to prevent unauthorized access.

Data Minimization: The principle of limiting data collection to only what is necessary for specific purposes, ensuring that excessive or irrelevant data is not collected.

Third-Party: An external organization or individual that processes personal data on behalf of the Church under a contractual agreement, ensuring compliance with privacy laws.

You/Your: Refers to the individual (data subject) whose personal data is being collected and processed by the Church. This includes Church members, volunteers, donors, employees, or anyone engaging with our ministry and services.

Church/We/Us/Our: Refers to the Church Branch, RCN Berkshire (Data Controller) within our global network responsible for processing your personal data.

4. Data Collecton:

We collect personal data from various sources to fulfill our mission and support our global ministry activities. The primary ways we collect your personal data include:

Direct Interactions: You may provide personal data by filling out forms, registering for events, attending services, or communicating with us via phone, email, or in person. This includes, but is not limited to:

Membership forms

Church Website

Volunteer or mission outreach applications

Donation forms and payment details

Communication and prayer requests

Subscription to newsletters or event invitations

Third Parties or Public Sources: We may receive personal data from third-party sources, such as: Third-party service providers who support our ministry (e.g., donation platforms, Church data management platforms, mailing list)

Publicly available sources such as social media (e.g., facebook, instagram, tiktok, whatsapp or other online directories)

Partner organizations involved in joint events, conferences, or missions

Event Participation: When you attend Church-related events, conferences, or mission trips, we may collect data related to your participation, including personal preferences, accommodation details, or emergency contacts.

5. What Data We Collect from You:

In compliance with data privacy laws and the principle of Data Minimization, we are committed to collecting only the personal data necessary to fulfill our mission and support our Church’s ministry activities. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate spiritual growth, community outreach, and effective communication with our members, volunteers, partners and supporters.

We may collect the following personal data from you:

Full Name: To identify and address you appropriately in our communications.

Email Address: To keep you informed about Church events, services, mission outreaches, and other relevant updates.

Phone Number: To provide you with personalized pastoral care and timely communication, such as prayer requests or event reminders.

Address/Location: To ensure we can connect you with nearby Church events, mission outreaches, and support services.

Most Preferred Way of Contact: We collect your preferred communication method (phone, email, or other) to ensure we respect your preferences for how we stay in touch.

Date of Birth: For volunteers, to wish you a happy birthday and send birthday prayers, fostering a sense of community and connection within our Church family.

Consent Attestation: To obtain your explicit consent for the collection, processing, and use of your personal data in line with applicable data protection laws.

We are committed to collecting only the data that is relevant and necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. Your personal data will not be used for any purposes beyond those directly related to the mission of our ministry, unless explicitly stated and agreed upon by you.

6. How We Use Personal Data

We use your personal data for a variety of purposes related to our ministry, to support the Church’s mission, and to ensure effective administration of our services. These purposes include:

Spiritual Support and Pastoral Care: We use personal information to connect with Church members, offer spiritual support, prayer, and counseling, and follow up on pastoral care requests.

Administration of Church Activities: Your personal data helps us manage Church services, events, mission outreaches, and other ministry programs. This includes registration, logistics, and communication about events.

Communication: We use your contact information to keep you informed about Church activities, upcoming events, prayer sessions, volunteer opportunities, and mission outreach updates. You may also receive newsletters, devotionals, and other spiritual resources.

Donation Processing and Financial Records: We collect and process personal data, including payment information, to facilitate donations, maintain accurate financial records, issue receipts, and ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations.

Compliance with Legal Obligations: We may process your data to comply with relevant laws, and other legal requirements wihtin our jurisdiction.

Volunteer and Staff Management: If you volunteer with us or serve in any official capacity, we use your personal data to manage your role, track responsibilities, and ensure you have the resources necessary for your work.

Security and Fraud Prevention: We may use personal data to protect the security of our systems, facilities, and the personal data we process, including monitoring for and preventing fraud or other illegal activities.

We ensure that your data is only used for the purposes stated above and in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Your data will not be used for unrelated purposes without your explicit consent.

7. Data Protection:

We are committed to safeguarding the personal data of all our members, volunteers, and donors. To ensure that personal data is protected from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse, processed securely and in compliance with applicable data protection laws, the following measures must be observed by all personnel handling sensitive data:

Encryption: We use encryption technologies to protect sensitive personal data during transmission and storage.

Access Control: Only authorized Church staff and volunteers, who have undergone proper training and signed confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements, are permitted to access personal data. All personnel must ensure that appropriate security measures are in place to prevent unauthorized access.

Email Use: Emails are sent with care, ensuring that personal data is only sent to the intended recipients. Email addresses and attachments are double-checked before sending to prevent accidental data breaches. Computer screens are locked when stepping away from desks. Passwords are only be disclosed to relevant staff or volunteer member when absolutely necessary.

Regular Audits: We conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with data protection laws.

Data Minimization: We collect and store only the data necessary for our mission, in line with the principle of data minimization.

Physical Security: For data stored in physical formats, we maintain secure facilities with restricted access, stored safely and then shredded or destroyed.

In the event of a data breach:

If any personal data is compromised, we will promptly assess the situation and notify the affected individuals as required by law, including informing the relevant data protection authorities, where necessary. We will provide information on the nature of the breach, the potential risks, and any actions individuals should take to protect themselves.

However, we also ensure that all personal data is processed and very secure in compliance with relevant data protection laws.

8. Data Sharing (Third Party):

We respect the privacy of your personal data and will only share it with third parties under specific circumstances. This may include:

Service Providers: We may share your personal data with trusted third-party service providers who support our ministry (e.g., donation processing platforms, mailing list services). These providers are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, ensuring that they follow the same strict data protection standards that we uphold.

Legal Compliance: We may share your personal data if required by law, in response to a legal request (e.g., subpoena or court order), or to comply with legal obligations in the regions where we operate.

Mission Partners: We may share relevant personal data with mission partners or Church-affiliated organizations for the purpose of organizing joint events, mission outreach, or providing spiritual support.

Church Administration: Your data may be shared with Church leadership and pastoral teams to ensure appropriate pastoral care and follow-up.

At your express request: Or with your explicit consent or request, we may share your data with third parties for specific purposes

We will never sell or lease your personal data to third parties for commercial purposes. Any data sharing is conducted in strict accordance with relevant laws, ensuring that third parties uphold our commitment to data security and privacy. Please note that third-party sites and platforms, which may be linked through our services, have their own data protection policies. We encourage you to review those policies carefully before proceeding, as we are not responsible for the data practices of external sites.

9. Data Retention:

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The retention periods depend on the nature of the data and how it is used:

For Members and Volunteers: For Members and Volunteers: We will retain personal data for the duration of your active involvement with the Church and for a reasonable period afterward to facilitate ongoing support and communication. If you cease to be a member, your data will be securely anonymized or deleted at your request. Otherwise, we may retain your data to stay in touch, just to ensure you're doing okay and to offer further support if needed.

For Donations and Financial Transactions: We may retain records of donations or financial transactions in compliance with applicable tax, legal, and auditing obligations (e.g., for a minimum of 6 years as required by tax authorities).

Legal Requirements: Certain information may be retained longer in good faith if required to comply with statutory or legal obligations, resolving disputes, or enforcing agreements.

In all cases, when your personal data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted, anonymized, archived in line with our data retention policies or archived in a manner that complies with data protection laws.

10. Your Rights:

As a data subject, you have specific rights under the UK data protection laws. These include:

Right of Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, as well as information about how we process it.

Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccuracies or incomplete information in your personal data.

Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten): You have the right to request that we delete your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or if you withdraw your consent (where applicable).

Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as if you contest its accuracy or object to the processing.

Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transfer it to another data controller where technically feasible.

Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes, such as direct marketing or profiling

Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent to process your personal data, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

Right to unsubscribe: The right to unsubscribe from any regular email communications at any time by using the ‘unsubscribe’ or ‘update preferences’ links in the email you have received.

Right to Lodge a Complaint: If you believe your data pro tection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the data protection authority, such as the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

To exercise any of your rights, or for further information, you can contact us using the contact details provided in this notice.

11. Policy Updates and Changes:

We may update or amend this Data Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in the law, our data processing practices, or the scope of our ministry. When we make significant changes to this policy, we will inform you via our website, email, or other appropriate communication channels.

We encourage you to review this notice periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal data. The date of the latest version will always be provided at the top of the notice.

By continuing to engage with us or providing your personal data after such updates, you agree to the revised terms of the privacy notice.

12. Contact Information and Complaints:

If you have any questions or concerns about this Data Protection Policy, or if you wish to exercise any of your rights under data protection laws, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:

Data Protection Officer

Remnant Christian Network Reading

71-75 Shelton Street Covent Garden
London, United Kingdom
WC2H 9JQ
Email: info@rcnberkshire.uk

Phone: 07322296364

If you believe that we have not complied with applicable data protection laws in handling your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the data protection authority. We would, however, appreciate the chance to deal with your concerns before you approach the authorities, so please contact us in the first instance.

13. Cookie Policy:

As of the latest update to this privacy notice, our website does not use cookies or any similar tracking technologies to collect personal data.

However, in the event that we implement cookies or other tracking technologies in the future, we will notify you by updating this policy and providing clear options for managing your cookie preferences. Any cookies used would be in compliance with applicable laws, as well as best practices under federal guidelines.

A cookie is a small text file that is placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or other electronic devices) when you access our website. Cookies help improve the user experience by allowing the website to recognize your device, store preferences, and gather analytics data.

In the future, we may use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of the website, ensuring that it functions as expected.

Analytical Cookies: Used to analyze how visitors interact with our website, helping us improve the content and functionality.

Preference Cookies: To store your preferences and provide a more personalized browsing experience.

Should we begin using cookies, we will provide an option for you to opt in or out of non-essential cookies and give you control over how cookies are managed.