Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Holy Path Solutions Ltd ("Holy Path Solutions", "we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you interact with our website, submit forms, or engage our professional services.

We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Who We Are

Holy Path Solutions Ltd provides structured administrative and operational support services to faith-based communities, including parishes and religious organisations.

For data protection purposes, Holy Path Solutions Ltd acts as a Data Controller in relation to personal data collected through this website and during service engagement.

3. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of data:

• Name and role of parish administrative contact
• Parish name, diocese, and location
• Email address and telephone number
• Information relating to grant or funding applications
• Communication records
• Contractual and billing information (where applicable)

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless it is voluntarily provided and strictly necessary for service delivery.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data only for legitimate professional purposes, including:

• Reviewing eligibility for collaboration
• Responding to enquiries
• Providing contracted services
• Managing administrative coordination and documentation
• Maintaining contractual compliance
• Legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Consent (where you submit information voluntarily)
• Contractual necessity (to provide agreed services)
• Legitimate interests (administrative and operational communication)
• Legal obligation (where required by law)

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Where collaboration does not proceed, enquiry data may be retained for a limited administrative period before secure deletion.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

Access to personal data is limited to individuals who require it for professional purposes and who are bound by confidentiality obligations.

8. Data Sharing

We do not share personal data with third parties except:

• Where required by law
• With professional service providers under strict confidentiality agreements
• Where necessary for contractual performance

9. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request erasure (where applicable)
• Object to processing in certain circumstances
• Request restriction of processing
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

10. Website Data & Cookies

Our website may use essential technical cookies required for basic functionality. We do not use intrusive tracking or behavioural advertising technologies.

11. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Holy Path Solutions is committed to protecting confidentiality, dignity, and institutional integrity in all matters.