Legal Notices
This website is operated under the name “Life Church” and is accessible at the domain lifechurchsouthmansfield.co.uk. By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms set out below.
Hosting and Technical Service Provider
Content delivery, reverse proxy, DNS, and security services for this website are provided by Cloudflare.
- Cloudflare, Inc. (United States)
- Cloudflare, Ltd. (United Kingdom)
Cloudflare may process technical data (including IP addresses and security logs) to provide DDoS protection, performance optimisation, and related services.
Intellectual Property
All content on this website—including text, graphics, images, logos, audio and video materials, page layout, and underlying code—is protected by intellectual property laws. Unless expressly stated otherwise, such content is owned by or licensed to Life Church. All rights are reserved.
You may view, download, and print pages from the website for personal, non-commercial use only. Any reproduction, distribution, modification, adaptation, public communication, or other use of the content for commercial or public purposes requires prior written permission from the rights holder. Trademarks, service marks, and logos appearing on the site are the property of their respective owners and may not be used without permission.
Use of the Website
You agree not to misuse the website, interfere with its security or operation, introduce malware, attempt unauthorised access, or use the site in any way that is unlawful or infringes the rights of others. We reserve the right to suspend or restrict access to the website at any time for maintenance, security, or other legitimate reasons.
Liability
The content on this website is provided for general information and communication purposes. While reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy and availability, the website and its content are provided “as is,” without any warranties or guarantees, whether express or implied.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we do not accept liability for: (a) errors or omissions in the content; (b) any loss or damage arising from reliance on the site or its content; (c) interruptions, bugs, or technical faults; (d) the content or availability of third-party websites linked from this site; or (e) loss or damage caused by malware or other technologically harmful material that may infect your equipment due to your use of the site.
Nothing in these notices excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
Personal Data Protection
Legal Framework
We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, as well as the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) for electronic communications and cookies.
Data Controller and How to Contact Us
For the purposes of data protection law, the controller is the operator of this website. To exercise your rights or make a privacy request, please contact us using the contact details available on this website.
What We Collect and Why
- Identification and contact details (e.g., name, email address, phone number) that you provide via forms or communications, to respond to enquiries, manage event registrations, volunteering, or community activities (legal bases: consent; legitimate interests; legal obligations where applicable).
- Technical and usage data (e.g., IP address, device/browser information, pages visited, timestamps) for security, fraud prevention, site operation, and performance (legal bases: legitimate interests; compliance with legal obligations).
- Communications data (messages you send to us), to manage and respond to your requests (legal bases: consent; legitimate interests).
- Special category data: We do not seek to collect special category data via the website. If you choose to provide information revealing religious beliefs or health data through a form or communication, it will be processed only where a lawful basis applies, such as your explicit consent or, for not‑for‑profit bodies with a religious aim, the Article 9(2)(d) UK GDPR condition where applicable.
Recipients and Processors
Personal data may be shared with trusted service providers acting on our instructions, such as IT, hosting, security, email, and analytics providers (including Cloudflare for security and content delivery). These providers are bound by appropriate contractual and confidentiality obligations.
International Transfers
Some service providers (including Cloudflare) may process data outside the UK. Where such transfers occur, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA), International Data Transfer Addendum to the EU Standard Contractual Clauses, and/or adequacy regulations, as applicable.
Retention
- Enquiries and communications: retained for up to 3 years after last contact, unless a longer period is required by law or justified by ongoing matters.
- Technical logs and security data: typically retained for up to 12 months, subject to extension where necessary for security or legal reasons.
- Event and participation records: retained for the duration necessary to administer the activity and comply with legal obligations.
Your Rights
You have the rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, and data portability, as well as the right to withdraw consent at any time (without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal). You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). ICO address: Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF.
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including through reputable service providers and security controls. However, no system is completely secure; you are responsible for using up-to-date security software and taking reasonable precautions.
Children’s Data
Where we process children’s data via the website (for example, event registrations), we do so in accordance with applicable law and, where required, with appropriate consent from a parent or guardian.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies to operate, secure, and improve the site. Under PECR and the UK GDPR, strictly necessary cookies may be used without consent, while non-essential cookies (such as analytics or advertising cookies) require your prior consent.
Types of Cookies We May Use
- Strictly necessary and security cookies: required for basic operation, load balancing, and protection against abuse (for example, certain Cloudflare cookies such as “__cf_bm” or “cf_clearance” used for bot management and challenge solutions). These cannot be disabled via the site and do not require consent.
- Functional cookies: enhance user experience (e.g., remembering preferences). Used only where necessary or where you have consented.
- Analytics cookies: help us understand site usage to improve content and performance. These are not set unless you consent.
Your Choices
You can control cookies through your browser or device settings by blocking, restricting, or deleting cookies. If you do so, some parts of the site may not function properly. Non-essential cookies will only be used if you have consented to them, and you can withdraw your consent at any time via your browser settings.
Hyperlinks
The website may include links to third-party sites. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of third-party sites. Accessing such sites is at your own risk.
Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
These legal notices and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with the website are governed by the laws of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction, without prejudice to any mandatory provisions of applicable consumer law.
Changes to These Notices
We may update these legal notices from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Any updates take effect upon publication on this website.
Contact
For any questions regarding these legal notices, personal data, or cookies, please contact us using the contact details provided on this website.