Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Cerne Church Friends ("we," "our," "us," or "Company") operates cernechurchfriends.org.uk (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all its features, functionalities, and services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site. By accessing and using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily provide it (e.g., name, email address, contact details when signing up for newsletters or enquiries).
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral sources.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and collect usage data (see Cookie Policy below).
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Site, including clicks, searches, and content preferences.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve the Site and its content.
- To send promotional emails, newsletters, and marketing communications (where you have opted in).
- To conduct analytics and track affiliate performance and conversions.
- To monitor and analyse trends, usage, and activities for Site improvement.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and conditions.
- To detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues.
Cookie Policy
The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. The types of cookies we use include:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for Site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track clicks and referrals to partner casinos and betting sites.
- Marketing Cookies: Track user behaviour for targeted advertising and remarketing purposes.
You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt out of non-essential cookies at any time. However, disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality. For more information on cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to third-party websites, including casinos, betting sites, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. When you click on links to third-party sites, we recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
We do not control, endorse, or take responsibility for third-party privacy policies or their compliance with data protection laws.
Your Rights
Under UK and EU data protection laws (including the UK GDPR), you have the following rights:
- The right to access your personal data held by us.
- The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
- The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") in certain circumstances.
- The right to restrict processing of your data.
- The right to data portability.
- The right to object to processing, including for direct marketing.
- The right to withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Analytics and usage data are typically retained for up to 24 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal obligations that may require us to retain certain information.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to your enquiry within 30 days of receipt, or as required by applicable data protection law.