📄 Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 25, 2025

1. Who We Are

Issachar Generation Ministries (IGM)
2 Ashkirk Street, Gorton, Manchester, United Kingdom, M18 8LS
Email: info@issachargenerationministries.org
Phone: +44 7933 255408

2. What Data We Collect

• Personal information you provide: name, email, phone number, address (e.g., when registering, submitting contact forms, event sign-ups, donations).

• Automatically collected data: IP address, browser type, visit timestamps, referring pages, and pages visited.

• Cookies & tracking: usage data gathered via cookies (e.g., for session management, analytics).

3. How We Use Your Data

We process data to:

1. Respond to inquiries, manage event registrations, process donations, and communicate church news and updates.

2. Analyze usage to improve website performance and user experience.

3. Comply with legal obligations, such as charity regulation and safeguarding policies.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

• Consent: e.g., newsletter sign-up.

• Contractual necessity: e.g., event registration, donation processing.

• Legitimate interest: maintaining and improving site security and functionality.

• Legal compliance: adhering to UK Charity Commission regulations.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or trade personal data. Data may be shared with:

• Authorized service providers (e.g., email platforms, event systems).

• Legal or regulatory authorities when required (e.g., under UK Charity Commission directives).

6. Data Retention

• Contact & donation data: retained as long as needed for church purposes and legal obligations.

• Analytics data: anonymized and retained to aid in operational improvements.

• You can request data deletion or updates by contacting us at info@issachargenerationministries.org.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Allow website navigation and session persistence

• Collect analytics to measure and improve web performance

• Enable features like “remember me” for forms

You can disable cookies via your browser, though this may limit functionality.

8. Your Rights (UK/EU GDPR)

You may have the following rights:

• Access: request copy of your personal data

• Rectification: correct inaccurate or incomplete data

• Erasure (“Right to be forgotten”)

• Restrict or object to data processing

• Data portability: receive your data or transfer to another provider

• Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing

• Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

9. Data Security

IGM uses HTTPS, secure servers, and limited-access systems. In case of a data breach, affected individuals will be notified in accordance with legal obligations.

10. Children’s Data

Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from them. If discovered, such data will be promptly deleted.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically (e.g., after technological changes or new regulations). The “Effective Date” at the top will reflect the latest revision. Significant updates will be communicated via the website or email.

12. Contact Us

For questions, requests, or concerns, please reach out:
📧 info@issachargenerationministries.org
📞 +44 7933 255408