Privacy Policy and Terms of Use

Effective Date: October 10, 2025

This page explains how Saint Ambrose Barlow Parish (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects and uses information on our website (https://saintambrosebarlow.org/) and the rules you agree to by using our site.

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy outlines the types of personal data we may collect from you and how we process it in compliance with UK data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

Information We Collect

  • Personal Data: When you use our website to fill out forms (e.g., parish registration, contact forms, event suggestions), you may voluntarily provide personal data such as your name, email address, phone number, and address.

  • Donation Information: When you make a donation, your payment is processed by a secure third-party payment processor. We do not store your credit card or bank account information on our servers.

  • Usage Data: Like most websites, we may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and the pages you visit. This data is used in an aggregate form to help us improve our website.

How We Use Your Data

  • To communicate with you in response to your inquiries.

  • To add you to our parish records upon your request (e.g., parish registration).

  • To process your donations and provide any related documentation.

  • To improve the functionality and content of our website.

  • To comply with our legal and pastoral obligations.

Your Data Protection Rights Under UK GDPR, you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • The right to access a copy of your personal data.

  • The right to rectification of inaccurate personal data.

  • The right to erasure of your personal data in certain circumstances.

  • The right to restrict processing of your personal data.

  • The right to data portability.

  • The right to object to processing. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

Children's Data We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without consent from a parent or guardian.

Terms of Use

By accessing and using our website, you agree to the following terms.

Use of Website You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes related to the life and mission of our parish. You agree not to post or transmit any material that is unlawful, defamatory, or harmful.

Intellectual Property All content on this site, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is the property of Saint Ambrose Barlow Parish or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright laws.

Disclaimer of Warranties This website is provided on an "as is" basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the operation of the site or the information, content, or materials included on it.

Governing Law These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

Changes to This Policy We may update this policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page will be revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our Terms of Use, please contact us at: Saint Ambrose Barlow Parish HOME PARISH FOR THE CATHOLIC CHURCHES OF SAINT CHARLES & SAINT MARK Address: St Charles Presbytery, Moorside Rd, Swinton, Manchester M27 9PD, United Kingdom