Privacy Statement

We are committed to protecting your privacy and the overall integrity of the internet. Please read this policy carefully as it sets out how we use your personal information. If you have any questions about this policy or do not agree with it, please contact parish.office@stphilipsandstjames.org before using this website.
We may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure you are happy with any changes.

What information do we collect?

In general, you can visit www.stphilipsandstjames.org without giving us any information, and we don't know who you are. However, please bear in mind that we may still record the areas of the website which you visit and collect information about your computer, such as which browser you are using, your network location, the type of connection you are using (e.g. broadband, ADSL etc).

We do this by using cookies - these are small files created by a website and then stored on your computer. Cookies make it possible for us to better collect statistical information on visitors to our site, and in particular identify repeat visitors. The cookies we create contain no personal details, only a unique identifying code that allows our systems to identify repeat visitors.

Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

Additional information and services may be available if you register with www.stphilipsandstjames.org. In this case, once you register, we will know who you are and your activities on www.stphilipsandstjames.org and information about your computer may be linked on our systems to you. In some areas, we may ask you to register your name, email address and other personal details. We will also collect information from you if you complete any other forms on our site or if you contact us with comments or specific requests.

What do we do with the information we collect?

The main reason we use this information is to provide you with information about the events and activities taking place at St. Philip's and St. James' and in our local communities of Dorridge and Bentley Heath. We also use the information for answering your queries and performing statistical analyses of queries submitted via the website.

By using www.stphilipsandstjames.org, you consent to the collection and use of this information by us for these purposes.

Who do we share this information with?

In some circumstances, we may have to disclose your personal information by law, because a court or the police or other law enforcement agency has asked us for it. But we will not otherwise give any of your personal information to a third party without your consent.

How to get copies of or amend the information we have collected

You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please write to parish.office@stphilipsandstjames.org.

If you think any information we have about you is incorrect or incomplete, please write or e-mail us as soon as possible. We will correct or update any information as soon as possible.

Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

Linking

We may link to other websites which are not within our control. Once you have left www.stphilipsandstjames.org, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.