Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Deeper Christian Life Ministry Netherlands
Last updated: September 28, 2026
1. Who We Are
Deeper Christian Life Ministry Netherlands (“DCLM NL”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is a registered church organisation in the Netherlands. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Contact details:
- Organisation: Stichting Deeper Christian Life Ministry Netherlands
- Address: Reewijkplein 12, 1106 AT Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Email: in**@********fe.nl
- Website: https://dclm-nl.org
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following personal data when you interact with our website:
2.1 Contact & Prayer Request Forms
When you submit a form on our website (Contact Us, Prayer Request, or Ministry “Get Connected” forms), we collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Message content
2.2 Hall Rental (Zaalverhuur) Bookings
When you submit a hall rental enquiry, we collect:
- Name and contact details
- Booking details (date, time, room, purpose)
- Payment information (processed via PayPal — we do not store card details)
2.3 Event Registrations
When you register for a church event, we may collect:
- Name and contact details
- Event-specific information (e.g., dietary requirements, number of attendees)
2.4 Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- IP address (anonymised where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
- Date and time of visit
3. How We Use Your Data
| Purpose | Legal Basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|
| Responding to your enquiries and messages | Legitimate interest |
| Managing church events and activities | Legitimate interest |
| Processing hall rental bookings | Performance of a contract |
| Sending church-related communications (if you opt in) | Consent |
| Improving our website and services | Legitimate interest |
| Complying with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
We will never sell your personal data to third parties.
4. Who We Share Your Data With
We may share your data with the following third parties, only as necessary:
| Third Party | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Zoom | Online church services and meetings | Meeting attendance (if you join via Zoom) |
| YouTube (Google) | Embedded sermon videos | Your viewing behaviour is subject to Google’s privacy policy |
| Google Maps | Location maps on our Contact page | Your IP address is shared with Google |
| Slido | Prayer request submissions | Name and message content |
| PayPal | Processing hall rental payments | Payment details (processed by PayPal, not stored by us) |
| Hostinger | Website hosting | All website data is stored on Hostinger servers in the EU |
All third-party services are used in compliance with GDPR. Where applicable, data processing agreements are in place.
5. Cookies
Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., session cookies, security cookies). They cannot be disabled.
Analytics & Performance Cookies
We use Google Site Kit and LiteSpeed Cache to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies collect anonymised data about pages visited, time on site, and traffic sources.
Embedded Content Cookies
Pages with embedded YouTube videos or Google Maps may set cookies from those third-party services. These are controlled by Google and are subject to their respective privacy policies.
Managing cookies: You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
6. How We Protect Your Data
- SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS) on all pages
- WordPress security plugins (Wordfence, Limit Login Attempts)
- Regular website backups
- Access controls — only authorised church administrators can access form submissions
- Data minimisation — we only collect what is necessary
7. How Long We Keep Your Data
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Contact form submissions | 12 months from submission |
| Prayer request submissions | 6 months from submission |
| Hall rental bookings | 24 months from booking date |
| Event registrations | 12 months after the event |
| Website analytics | 26 months (anonymised) |
| Financial records (giving, payments) | 7 years (Dutch legal requirement) |
After the retention period, personal data is securely deleted or anonymised.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
- Right of access — You can request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification — You can ask us to correct any inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) — You can ask us to delete your personal data.
- Right to restrict processing — You can ask us to limit how we use your data.
- Right to data portability — You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to object — You can object to our processing of your data for certain purposes.
- Right to withdraw consent — Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at in**@********fe.nl.
We will respond to all requests within 30 days.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at in**@********fe.nl and we will delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
11. Complaints
If you believe we have not handled your data properly, you have the right to file a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority:
Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl
Phone: +31 (0)88 1805 250
12. Contact Us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Deeper Christian Life Ministry Netherlands
Email: in**@********fe.nl
Address: Reewijkplein 12, 1106 AT Amsterdam, The Netherlands