We are Friends of Christ the Consoler (Charity No. 1207736), the data controller for personal information collected via this Site.

1. Information We Collect

   We may collect:

   • Name, email address and any details you provide via our contact or subscription forms;
   • Technical data (IP address, browser type, pages visited) for analytics and site security;
   • Records of communications if you contact us.

   We do not collect payment or financial information as this Site is non-transactional.

2. How We Use Your Information

   We use personal data to:

   • Respond to enquiries or requests you submit;
   • Send you updates or newsletters if you have opted-in;
   • Improve our website and understand how it is used;
   • Meet legal or regulatory obligations.

   We process data on the lawful bases of legitimate interests (e.g. running the charity and responding to messages) or consent (for optional communications).

3. Sharing Your Information

   We will never sell your data. We may share it with trusted service providers (e.g. website hosting, email services) who act on our instructions and with appropriate safeguards, or where required by law.

4. Cookies

   Our Site uses essential cookies for security and functionality, and may use analytics cookies to improve the Site. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse non-essential cookies.

5. How Long We Keep Data

   We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes above, after which it is securely deleted or anonymised.

6. Your Rights

   You have the right to:

   • Access, rectify, or erase your personal data;
   • Restrict or object to our processing;
   • Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable);
   • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

   To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@christtheconsoler.com or by post at c/o Estate Office, Newby Hall, Ripon HG4 5AE.

7. Security

   We take reasonable technical and organisational steps to keep your data secure, but no transmission over the internet can be guaranteed 100% secure.