Last updated: [26/05/2025]

Introduction

This website is operated by The Orthodox Community of Saint Ninian. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling any personal information you provide responsibly and in accordance with applicable UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Information We Collect

We only collect personal information that you have voluntarily provide through the contact form on this website. This may include:Your name, your email address and any information you include in your message. We do not currently have an option to create user accounts, offer sign-ups, or sell products or services directly through this website.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide solely to: Respond to your enquiry or message and/or communicate with you directly regarding your enquiry if necessary. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Lawful Basis for Processing

Our lawful basis for processing the information submitted through the contact form is our legitimate interest in responding to enquiries and communications received through the website.

Data Storage and Retention

Messages submitted through the contact form may be stored in our email system or website hosting system. We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to deal with your enquiry or for legitimate administrative purposes.

Third-Party Services

This website may use third-party service providers for website hosting, email delivery, security, or analytics. These providers may process limited technical data as part of operating the website securely and reliably.

Cookies

This website may use essential technical cookies required for the proper operation of the site. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to: Request access to the personal data we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate data, request deletion of your personal data where appropriate, object to or restrict certain types of processing and lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). More information about your rights is available at the ICO website:
https://ico.org.uk

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact: The Orthodox Community of Saint Ninian
ocsnshetland@gmail.com

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.