Privacy Policy

1. Our Commitment to Privacy

The Marriage Workshop is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data in compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and marriage status when you book a session, sign up for a seminar, or contact us. For counselling services, we may collect more sensitive information volunteered by you during our sessions.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and manage our ministry services (counselling, seminars, conferences).
• Communicate with you regarding your bookings or enquiries.
• Send you materials and resources relevant to your marriage journey.
• Anonymize data for ministry reporting and improvements.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard measures. Counselling notes are kept strictly confidential and accessed only by authorized facilitation ministers. We take all reasonable steps to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We only share data with service providers (e.g., booking systems, email platforms) necessary to deliver our services, or when required by law (e.g., safeguarding concerns).

6. Your Rights

Under UK law, you have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, to request corrections, or to request the deletion of your data. You may also object to our processing of your data for certain purposes.

7. Cookies

Our website uses basic cookies to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. 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.

9. Contact Information

To exercise your data rights or if you have any questions about this policy, please contact us through our Contact Page.