Privacy Policy
Welcome to our unofficial event, Good News for the LAWYER! Below you’ll find Durham Christian Union’s online Privacy Policy.
We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how it is used, and the steps we take to protect your personal information. Beyond this, we also follow the Privacy Policy of the Durham Students’ Union
Information Collection & Use
Personal Information
We collect personal information through forms on our website when you choose to contact us. This information may include your name, email address, and any other details you provide. This information is used solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiries and communicating with you about Durham Christian Union activities and events.
Analytics (Google Analytics)
Our website uses Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors engage with our site. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to ours. The information gathered through Google Analytics is used only to improve our website and enhance user experience. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit this site, rather than your name or other identifying information.
Push Notifications (OneSignal)
We utilize OneSignal, a reputable service, to deliver push notifications to users who opt-in to receive these alerts. This service allows us to send you timely updates, news, and other information directly to your device, enhancing your experience with our content. When you choose to receive push notifications, OneSignal may collect certain data such as device tokens, IP addresses, and device settings to ensure the effective delivery of these messages.
We assure our users that the decision to opt-in for these notifications rests entirely with you, and you can opt-out or adjust your preferences at any time to cease receiving these updates. The information collected by OneSignal is used strictly for the purpose of delivering the notifications you have requested and is not shared with any third parties without your explicit consent, except as required by law. Our website and OneSignal adhere to stringent data protection and privacy standards to safeguard your information against unauthorized access or misuse. For any concerns or questions regarding our use of OneSignal for push notifications or your data privacy, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Cookies
We use cookies on our site to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your hard drive or in device memory that help us see which areas and features are popular and count visits. You have the option to disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Data Sharing
We do not share personal information with third parties except as necessary to fulfill a direct request from you or to comply with legal requirements. We may share aggregated, anonymized data with Google Analytics as described above.
Data Protection
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information held by us. You can also object to the processing of your personal information, ask us to restrict processing of your personal information or request portability of your personal information. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at christian.union@durham.ac.uk
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. We encourage you to review our Privacy Policy whenever you access our services to stay informed about our information practices and the ways you can help protect your privacy.
Changes to This Policy
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: christian.union@durham.ac.uk
This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant laws. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
