DATA PRIVACY NOTICE

Dun Laoghaire Evangelical Church CLG

  • Personal data relates to a living individual who can be identified from that data. Identification can be by the information alone or in conjunction with any other information in the data controller’s possession or likely to come into such possession. The processing of personal data is governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”).

  • Dun Laoghaire Evangelical Church, we are also a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity

  • DEC complies with its obligations under the “GDPR” by keeping personal data up to date; by storing and destroying it securely; by not collecting or retaining excessive amounts of data; by protecting personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access and disclosure and by ensuring that appropriate technical measures are in place to protect personal data.

    We use your personal data in the day to day running of the office to enable us to contact you to achieve the successful running of the church.

    • Legitimate Interest

    • Explicit consent of the data subject (where legitimate interest does to apply) so that we can keep you informed about news, events, activities and services.

    • Processing is necessary for carrying out obligations under employment, social security or social protection law, or a collective agreement

    • Processing is carried out by a not–for–profit body with a political, philosophical, religious or trade union aim provided:

    • The processing relates only to members or former members (or those who have regular contact with it in connection with those purposes); and

    • There is no disclosure to a third party without consent

  • Your personal data will be treated as strictly confidential and will only be shared with other members of the church in order to carry out a service to other church members or for purposes connected with the church. We will only share your data with third parties outside of the office with your consent.

  • We keep data in accordance with the guidance set out within Irish Data Protection Legislation.

  • Unless subject to an exemption under the GDPR, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data: –

    • The right to request a copy of your personal data which DEC holds about you

    • The right to request that DEC corrects any personal data if it is found to be inaccurate or out of date

    • The right to request your personal data is erased where it is no longer necessary for DEC to retain such data

    • The right to withdraw your consent to the processing at any time

    • The right to request that the data controller provide the data subject with his/her personal data and where possible, to transmit that data directly to another data controller, (known as the right to data portability), (where applicable)

    • The right, where there is a dispute in relation to the accuracy or processing of your personal data, to request a restriction is placed on further processing

    • The right to object to the processing of personal data, (where applicable)

    • The right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commissioner.

  • If we wish to use your personal data for a new purpose, not covered by this Data Privacy Notice, then we will provide you with a new notice. The new notice will explain the new use of your personal data prior to commencing the processing. It will set out the relevant purposes and processing conditions. Where and whenever necessary, we will seek your prior consent to the new processing.

  • To exercise all relevant rights, queries or complaints please in the first instance contact the Church Administrator, Rachel Dunne on +353 87 455 5702 or via email: rachel@dec.ie

    You can contact the Data Protection Commissioner (Ireland) on via email info@dataprotection.ie or by writing to: The Data Protection Commissioner, Canal House, 21 Fitzwilliam Square South, Dublin 2, D02 RD28

  • Dun Laoghaire Evangelical Church - Photography Policy

    At Dun Laoghaire Evangelical Church, we are excited to capture moments of fellowship, worship, and community through photography during our e vents and activities. These photos help us share the love and spirit of our community with others. We take privacy and respect for individual preferences seriously. Please read the following policy for how we handle photos taken at public events.

    1. Photography at Public Events

    Our events are held at public locations, and by attending these events, you consent to being photographed or recorded. As these events are in public spaces, we are legally permitted to take photos, and your image may appear in photographs or videos.

    These images may be used on our website, social media platforms, newsletters, and other church-related materials.

    2. Opt-Out Option

    If you do not wish to have your photo or likeness used for any purpose, or if you prefer not to have your photo taken at an event, please inform us ahead of time by contacting us at the details below. We will make every effort to respect your request and ensure you are not included in photographs.

    3. Request for Removal of Photos

    If your photo has been taken during an event and you would like it to be removed from our website, social media, or any other platform where it has been posted, please contact us immediately. We will remove the image promptly upon your request.

    You can reach us via:

    Please provide details of the image (e.g., the date, event, or any other identifying information) so we can easily locate and remove it.

    4. Children and Minors

    For photos of children under the age of 18, we request that parents or guardians notify us if they wish their child's image not to be used. Permission is asked for in every child’s Parental Consent Form. We will honor these requests as a priority.

    5. General Information

    • Event Photos: By attending a public event, you acknowledge that you may be included in photographs taken during the event.

    • Security: We take steps to ensure that all photographs and videos are taken and used in a way that respects the dignity and privacy of all participants.

    • Legal Compliance: We comply with all relevant privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), regarding the use of photos that may identify individuals.

    We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us share the joy and community of our church events while respecting your privacy.

    Thank you for being a part of our community!