This is the Data Processing Notice (also known as a Privacy Policy) of
Men Connect Guernsey.  It is issued in compliance with the Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2017 “the Law”

We are committed to protecting and respecting your personal data and ensuring you are informed about how we use it.  We acknowledge our obligations under the Law, and we undertake to the best of our ability, to protect your personal data in accordance with the Law.

We acknowledge that all processing of personal data must be lawful, fair and undertaken with transparency.

This Notice sets out how and why we collect and use your personal data and our legal basis for doing so.

Who are we?

We are Men Connect Guernsey.  We are registered with the Guernsey Registry (No. CH1074) and The Office of the Data Protection Authority (registration number DPA 10855).  We are an independent Christian association unaffiliated to any other body.

What do we do?

We hold events or gatherings for the purpose of engaging, encouraging, challenging and introducing men to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.  We engage in personal witnessing and collaborate with local churches.

What data we collect

We only hold limited details of those who arrange, sponsor, provide supplies/ services or participate in our events.  This not only enables us to contact those people and to enable us to carry out our events, but also to comply with statutory requirements and our legal obligations.

Where does this data come from?

The personal data we process is given to us directly by you, our arrangers, sponsors, suppliers and participators, from someone else acting on your behalf (e.g. friend, acquaintance or relation) and/or from enquiries through our website, telephone calls, emails or social media.  We do not collect any personal data from any other sources. We do not hold data given by referrals.

How we use your personal data

We use the personal data held purely for routine communications regarding our events and any other ongoing emails or telephone calls relating to our core purposes.

Our lawful basis for processing your personal data

In order to be able to provide you with the communications you require, we rely on our legitimate interests.

Consent

We rely on consent to lawfully process your personal data.  This can be obtained orally, by email, telephone or by an online process (e.g. WhatsApp, SMS, social media, etc.).  You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time, however, it must be highlighted that by withdrawing your consent we may not be able to provide you with the ongoing information you require.

Types of personal data we collect

·         Your contact details, such as name, postal address, email address and contact number;

·         A record of our written (electronic & paper) communications with you.

Special category data

Defined in the Law as – “Personal data revealing an individual’s racial or ethnic origin, political opinion, religious or philosophical belief, trade union membership, genetic data, biometric data, health data, data concerning an individual’s sex life or orientation, & criminal data.”  The Law requires this data to be processed with additional protection.

We do not process any personal data in this category as defined by the Law.

Sharing of your personal data

We do not share your personal data with any third party, except with your permission.

Transfer of data

We do not transfer your personal data outside the Bailiwick of Guernsey.

Direct marketing

We do not use any form of direct marketing.

Retention of data

All data is retained securely and only used for the purposes for which it was collected under the Law.  Data is only retained for as long as is required to comply with our statutory obligations, in order for us to provide you with the services with your consent.  In any event, data is reviewed and weeded accordingly after 3 years.

Your rights

The Law provides you with a number of rights, but specifically and of relevance, you have the right to:

·         request confirmation of the personal data that we hold about you and what we are doing with your data

·         request correction of your personal data if incorrect, out of date or incomplete

·         request that we stop any consent-based processing of your personal data after you have withdrawn that consent

Social media

This notice does not cover any third-party websites or social media sites used in conjunction with Men Connect Guernsey.  We are not responsible for the actions or activities of third-party website/social media outlets.  You are advised to read the data collection and privacy statements on other websites and social media outlets you visit.

Cookies

Our website does not use cookies.

Contacting us

We are defined as a Controller according to the Law.  If you have any questions or queries regarding how your personal data is being managed, please contact the Chairman by writing to Keith Le Cheminant, Shephelah, La Route des Coutanchez, St Peter Port, GY1 2TU or by emailing menconnectgsy@gmail.com.

Contacting the regulator

If you feel that your personal data has been handled incorrectly or you are unhappy with our response to any requests you have made to us regarding the use of your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the data protection regulator – The Office of the Data Protection Authority (ODPA).  You can contact them for advice by writing to:

The Office of the Data Protection Authority

Block A, Lefebvre Court
Lefebvre Street
St. Peter Port
Guernsey
GY1 2JP

by telephoning (01481) 742074, by email to info@opda.gg or you can submit a complaint online at www.odpa.gg  and complete the ‘make a complaint’ section.

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