1. Who We Are
St Joseph's Catholic Church
2 Eaglesham Road, Clarkston, Glasgow, G76 7BT, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 141 644 2640
Email: stjosephsclarkston@paisleydiocese.org.uk
We operate as part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Paisley. St Joseph's Catholic Church, Clarkston (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website: https://stjosephclarkston.com/
By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
Name, Email address, Telephone number, Postal address, and any information submitted through contact forms or email correspondence.
This information is typically provided when you:
- Contact the parish
- Subscribe to newsletters or parish updates
- Request information about services, sacraments, or events
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect: IP address, Browser type and version, Device information, Pages visited and time spent on the site.
This data helps us understand how visitors use our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
- Respond to enquiries and communications
- Provide parish updates, newsletters, or notices (where consent is given)
- Administer parish activities and services
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Ensure website security and prevent misuse
We will only process your personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so, such as your consent or our legitimate interests.
6. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss or misuse, alteration or disclosure. Access to personal data is limited to authorised individuals who require it for legitimate purposes.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal and regulatory obligations. When no longer required, data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request erasure of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.
9. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to our website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites and encourage you to review their policies separately.
10. Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate parental or guardian consent. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate action.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and will apply going forward.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Email: stjosephsclarkston@paisleydiocese.org.uk
Telephone: +44 141 644 2640
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Church, 2 Eaglesham Road, Clarkston, Glasgow, G76 7BT, United Kingdom