Privacy Policy

Brixton Unitarian Christian Church (trading and commonly known as Brixton Unitarians, Effra Road Chapel, and referred to as such hereafter) is committed to protecting your personal data in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we use and protect it.

1. Who We Are

We are Brixton Unitarians, a not-for-profit religious organisation based at Effra Road Chapel, Brixton, London.

We are registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) under UK data protection law.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Contact information (name, email address, phone number, postal address)
  • Enquiries made by phone, email, text message, post, or website forms
  • Visitors book entries (optional name, contact info, feedback)
  • Newsletter signups (via website, in-person, or Eventbrite)
  • Concert registrations (e.g. via Eventbrite)
  • Hall hire enquiries, including contact and booking details
  • Parking enquiries, where users are directed to JustPark
  • Gift Aid and donation records
  • Technical data (e.g. browser type, IP address via cookies or analytics)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Respond to messages or enquiries made via our website, post, phone or text
  • Collect visitor feedback (via our visitors book)
  • Send email updates or newsletters (if you opt in or register for an event)
  • Manage and promote our Concert Series
  • Handle hall hire enquiries and potential bookings
  • Direct visitors to JustPark for managing parking, where data is collected by them directly
  • Process donations or Gift Aid
  • Improve our website and services using anonymised analytics

4. Eventbrite, JustPark and Third-Party Services

If you register for an event via Eventbrite, or book parking via JustPark, your information is also subject to the privacy policies of those platforms:

We only access limited information (such as names and emails) provided through these platforms in order to facilitate events or services. You may unsubscribe or opt out from our emails at any time.

5. Mailing Lists

You may be added to our mailing list if:

  • You sign up via our website or visitors book
  • You register for a concert or event on Eventbrite
  • You contact us with interest in our services

We send occasional updates about:

  • Church services and events
  • Concerts and music series
  • Community news

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

6. Legal Bases for Processing

We rely on the following lawful grounds under GDPR:

  • Consent – for newsletter subscriptions, visitors book entries, and contact form submissions
  • Legitimate interest – to respond to general enquiries and promote events
  • Contract – for event registration or hall hire arrangements
  • Legal obligation – where processing is required for Gift Aid or safeguarding

7. Sharing Your Data

We never sell or rent your personal data.

We may securely share your data with trusted providers only where necessary, including:

  • Email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp)
  • Event platforms (e.g. Eventbrite)
  • Payment or donation processors (e.g. JustPark, Gift Aid records)
  • Website hosting or analytics tools

All providers are required to comply with GDPR.

8. Data Visibility and Feedback

  • Visitors book entries (including comments) may be publicly visible at the chapel.
  • Feedback is voluntary — feel free to leave comments anonymously or contact us privately.

9. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Mailing list contacts: until you unsubscribe
  • Enquiries and bookings: up to 12 months
  • Gift Aid and financial records: 6+ years (required by HMRC)

10. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access any data we hold about you
  • Ask us to correct or delete your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Object to data use in some cases
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact:

📧 enquiries@brixtonunitarians.org
📮 Effra Road Chapel, Brixton, London

11. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies to improve usability and performance. You can control cookie settings in your browser.

We may use tools such as Google Analytics to gather anonymised visitor information — no personal data is collected without consent.

12. Contact Us

For any privacy-related queries, or to make a data request, please contact:

Brixton Unitarians
Effra Road Chapel
Brixton, London
📧 enquiries@brixtonunitarians.org
📞 07427 044191

13. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website or by request.