Privacy Policy

SEO Andy Ltd (Company number 12657151), registered at 17 Norfolk Street, Worsley, M283ZP, operates Church Design Resource, a Christian-led church website design service dedicated to providing comprehensive online solutions tailored to the needs of religious communities. Our services are designed to enhance the online presence of churches through strategic design, ensuring their messages reach a wider audience while maintaining the core values of their faith.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and handle personal information provided by users of our website and services. We are committed to ensuring the privacy and security of all users, complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant data protection laws. By using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Our website employs various tools for operational purposes, including Google Analytics for monitoring and tracking user interactions, contact forms and HubSpot for efficient contact management, and Microsoft 365 for email management. While we rely on external providers for web hosting services, all data is securely held within the United Kingdom. Church Design Resource trading as SEO Andy Ltd does not hold any financial information of its users.

Personal Information Collection

Church Design Resource, a service by SEO Andy Ltd, collects various types of personal information to enhance the user experience and provide tailored website design solutions. The collection of data is conducted transparently, with the utmost respect for user privacy. The types of information we collect include:

  • Web Usage Data via Google Analytics: This includes information about how users interact with our website, such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and the navigation path through the site. This data helps us understand user behavior and improve our website’s performance and user experience.
  • Contact Information through Contact Forms: Users may provide us with their name, email address, phone number, and other relevant details when they fill out contact forms. This information is used to respond to inquiries, provide support, and communicate about our services.
  • Client Management Data via HubSpot: For clients who engage with our services, we collect and manage data related to the projects, including communication preferences, project details, and feedback, to ensure efficient project management and client satisfaction.
  • Email Correspondence through Microsoft 365: Email interactions with our clients and users are managed and stored securely, allowing us to maintain a history of communications and respond effectively to queries and concerns.

It is important to note that we only collect personal information that is necessary for the specific purposes mentioned above. Users are under no obligation to provide any personal information, although it may be required to use certain services offered by Church Design Resource.

Use of Data

At Church Design Resource by SEO Andy Ltd, the personal information collected from our users and clients serves several essential functions aimed at enhancing our service delivery and ensuring a seamless user experience. Here’s how we utilize the data we gather:

  • Service Improvement: Data collected through Google Analytics helps us analyze website traffic and user interactions. This analysis is crucial for identifying areas for improvement, optimizing site performance, and tailoring our content to better meet the needs of our audience.
  • Communication: Contact information obtained through our contact forms is used to communicate with users in response to inquiries, service requests, or to provide updates about our services. This direct line of communication is vital for maintaining client satisfaction and fostering relationships.
  • Client Management: Utilizing HubSpot, we manage client projects and interactions more efficiently. This includes tracking project progress, managing deadlines, and ensuring that all client communications are timely and relevant. Our goal is to streamline the workflow and enhance the overall client experience.
  • Email Management: Through Microsoft 365, we securely manage email correspondence. This ensures that all communications are organized, accessible, and secure, facilitating better response times and more effective communication with our clients and users.

The data we collect is not used for any purposes beyond those outlined above, ensuring that your personal information is handled with integrity and respect. We are committed to using the information solely for enhancing our service offering and ensuring the satisfaction of those we serve.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

Church Design Resource by SEO Andy Ltd is committed to maintaining the privacy and security of our users’ personal information. We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information unless the following conditions are met:

  • Consent: We will share personal information with third parties when we have the user’s explicit consent to do so.
  • Service Providers: For the purpose of operating our business, we may share your information with trusted third parties who assist us in conducting our business or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. This includes external web hosting providers and other service providers necessary for the delivery of our services.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others’ rights, property, or safety. However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.
  • Business Transfers: In the unlikely event that SEO Andy Ltd is involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your information may be among the assets transferred.

We ensure that all third-party service providers with access to personal data are compliant with data protection laws and respect the confidentiality of the information. Information about our web hosting providers and their privacy practices can be provided upon request.

Data Security

Church Design Resource by SEO Andy Ltd takes the security of your personal information seriously. We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you enter, submit, or access your personal information. These measures include:

  • Data Encryption: Utilizing industry-standard encryption technologies when transferring and receiving consumer data exchanged with our site to protect against unauthorized access.
  • Secure Hosting: Partnering with reputable web hosting services that ensure secure server environments and adhere to stringent data protection protocols.
  • Access Control: Limiting access to personal information to those employees, contractors, and agents who need to know that information in order to process it for us, and who are subject to strict contractual confidentiality obligations.
  • Data Storage: All personal data is held securely within the United Kingdom, with rigorous measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Rights

Under data protection laws, you have rights related to your personal information that we hold:

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data. We may charge you a small fee for this service.
  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete any information you believe is incomplete.
  • Right to Erasure: In certain conditions, you have the right to request that we erase your personal data.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided in the Contact Information section of this policy. We will respond to your request within one month.

Contact Information

At Church Design Resource by SEO Andy Ltd, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. Should you have any questions about this privacy policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this website, please contact us at:

SEO Andy Ltd
Company Number: 12657151
Registered Address: 17 Norfolk Street, Worsley, M283ZP

Data Controller: Andy Cole-Kinsey
Email: [email protected]

We welcome your questions, comments, and requests regarding this privacy policy and our privacy practices. For further information, to exercise your rights, or to raise any concerns, please reach out to us using the contact details provided above. Our team is dedicated to addressing any inquiries and resolving any issues in a timely and efficient manner.