Privacy policy

Last updated: 19 July 2026

This policy explains how Church Directory UK (churchdirectory.co.uk) handles personal data. We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

What we collect

When you submit a church or use the contact form, we collect what you choose to give us: your name, email address, your message and any church details you provide. We use this information solely to handle your submission or enquiry. We do not sell personal data, and we do not share it with third parties except the service providers who host our website and database.

Lawful basis

We rely on legitimate interest to run the directory and respond to messages, and on consent where you choose to send us information. You may withdraw consent at any time by asking us to delete what you have sent.

Location searches

The “near me” feature asks your browser for your location, with your permission, and uses the coordinates for a single anonymous search. They are not stored against your identity or shared with anyone.

Cookies and analytics

We use analytics to understand how the site is used, in aggregate. We keep this to a minimum and do not build profiles of individual visitors.

Public church data

Church listings are drawn from public sources, chiefly OpenStreetMap, together with churches’ own public websites and direct submissions. Listings describe organisations, not private individuals. If your church is listed and you would like it amended or removed, contact us and we will act promptly.

Retention and your rights

Contact messages and submissions are kept only as long as needed to deal with them. Under UK GDPR you have the right to access, correct or erase personal data we hold about you, to object to or restrict processing, and to data portability. To exercise any of these rights, use the contact form or email hello@churchdirectory.co.uk. If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you may complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ico.org.uk).

Contact

For privacy questions, email hello@churchdirectory.co.uk.