Privacy Policy and Terms of Use

Last Updated: 4th April 2024

Welcome to Third Watch UK. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This page outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information, along with your rights as a data subject under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

Who We Are

Third Watch UK is a registered evangelical charity focused on reaching cities with the gospel of Jesus Christ through outreach, compassion, and discipleship initiatives.

What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal and non-personal data:

Personal Identifiable Information (PII):

• First Name
• Last Name
• Phone Number
• Email Address
• Payment transaction details (e.g. amount donated, date of donation; we do not store full card details)
• Communication preferences
• Volunteer roles or participation in events
• Anonymous analytical data (e.g. website usage statistics)

How We Use Your Data

We collect your data to:

• Process and acknowledge donations
• Communicate about upcoming events, programs, and volunteer opportunities
• Respond to inquiries or prayer requests
• Send newsletters, devotionals, or updates you have subscribed to
• Maintain records for financial, tax, and regulatory purposes
• Improve our website, outreach, and service delivery

Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process personal data based on one or more of the following lawful grounds:

• Consent – When you have given us clear permission (e.g. subscribing to emails)
• Contract – To fulfill a request or donation you have made
• Legal obligation – For compliance with financial or regulatory requirements
• Legitimate interest – To further our mission in ways you would reasonably expect (e.g. thanking donors)

How We Store and Secure Your Data

Your data is stored securely and access is limited to authorized personnel only. We use appropriate encryption, authentication, and security protocols to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes. In cases where third-party service providers are used (e.g. for payment processing, email communication), they are contractually required to protect your data.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or to satisfy legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements.

Your Data Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Rectification – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure – Ask us to delete your personal data (“right to be forgotten”), where applicable
• Restriction – Request restriction of data processing in certain circumstances
• Objection – Object to the processing of your data where we rely on legitimate interests
• Data portability – Request transfer of your data to another organization or directly to you
• Withdraw consent – At any time, where processing is based on your consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admin@3rdwatch.org

Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies or third-party analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics) to enhance user experience on our website. These do not collect personally identifiable data unless explicitly provided by the user.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Children’s Data

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us for prompt removal.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website with the date of revision clearly indicated.

Contact Us

For questions, requests, or concerns regarding this policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Third Watch UK
Email: admin@3rdwatch.org
Website:  www.3rdwatch.org
Registered Charity Number: 1201297