Privacy Policy

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Vineyard Chapel, Aberdare

Last Updated: 19th June 2026

Introduction

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Vineyard Chapel, Aberdare (“the Church”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, contact us, participate in church activities, make donations, subscribe to communications, or otherwise engage with our ministries.

We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Contact Details

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Vineyard Chapel, Aberdare

Address: Club Street, Aberaman, Aberdare, CF44 6TN

Telephone: +44 7551 117994

Email: info@rccgvcaberdare.co.uk

Website: www.rccgvcaberdare.co.uk

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

Information You Provide Directly

Full name

Email address

Telephone number

Postal address

Prayer requests

Event registration details

Volunteer information

Donation information

Information submitted through contact forms

Information submitted when requesting pastoral support or counselling

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect:

IP address

Browser type and version

Device information

Pages visited

Date and time of website access

Referral source

Website usage statistics

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

Respond to enquiries and prayer requests

Provide pastoral care and support

Communicate church news, events, and ministry activities

Manage church programmes and volunteer activities

Process donations and financial contributions

Improve our website and online services

Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Maintain church records where appropriate

Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal information under one or more of the following lawful bases:

Consent

Legitimate interests

Performance of a contract

Compliance with legal obligations

Activities carried out by a not-for-profit religious organisation

Where consent is relied upon, you may withdraw that consent at any time.

Church Communications

We may contact you regarding church services, events, ministry opportunities, prayer meetings, conferences, and other church-related activities through:

Email

Telephone

SMS

WhatsApp

Social media messaging platforms

You may opt out of receiving communications at any time by contacting us.

Prayer Requests and Pastoral Care

Information submitted through prayer requests, counselling requests, or pastoral support channels may include sensitive personal information.

Such information will be treated confidentially and shared only with authorised church leaders or ministry workers where necessary to provide appropriate spiritual support.

Donations

If donations are made online, payment information will be processed securely through trusted third-party payment providers.

The Church does not store complete debit card, credit card, or banking credentials on its systems.

We encourage donors to review the privacy policies of any payment providers used.

Children and Young People

The Church operates ministries and activities involving children and young people.

Where personal information relating to children is collected, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate consent is obtained from parents or legal guardians where required by law.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in all our activities.

Photography, Video and Livestreaming

Church services, conferences, outreach events, training sessions, and other activities may be photographed, recorded, or livestreamed.

Images and recordings may be used for:

Church websites

Social media platforms

Promotional materials

Ministry publications

Livestream broadcasts

Historical church records

Individuals who prefer not to appear in photographs or recordings should notify church leadership before the event whenever possible.

Sharing Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

We may share information with:

Service providers supporting church operations

Professional advisers

Regulatory authorities where legally required

Church leaders and ministry teams where necessary for ministry purposes

Any third party receiving information is expected to maintain appropriate security and confidentiality measures.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:

Unauthorised access

Loss

Misuse

Alteration

Disclosure

Destruction

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

Personal information will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and support legitimate church administration.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

Access your personal information

Correct inaccurate information

Request deletion of personal information

Restrict processing

Object to processing

Withdraw consent

Request transfer of your information where applicable

Requests regarding your personal information should be sent to:

Email: info@rccgvcaberdare.co.uk

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyse website traffic, and enhance user experience.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function correctly as a result.

External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of external websites.

Visitors should review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

Changes to this Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Any updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

Complaints

If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your personal information, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Wycliffe House

Water Lane

Wilmslow

Cheshire

SK9 5AF

United Kingdom

Website: https://ico.org.uk

Telephone: 0303 123 1113

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the way your personal information is processed, please contact:

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Vineyard Chapel, Aberdare

Club Street, Aberaman, Aberdare, CF44 6TN

Email: info@rccgvcaberdare.co.uk

Telephone: +44 7551 117994

Website: www.rccgvcaberdare.co.uk