Privacy Policy

PH Connect is a community directory platform for Christian professionals and service providers. We are committed to protecting your personal data and handling it responsibly in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

When you register or use PH Connect, we may collect the following information:

Information you provide to us:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Your location (town or city)
• Your church or congregation
• Your business or service details
• Your contact information and social media links
• Any portfolio content or images you choose to upload

Information collected automatically:

• Basic usage data such as pages visited and time spent on the platform
• Device and browser information
• IP address

We use your personal data to:

• Create and maintain your member profile
• Make your profile searchable within the directory
• Send you important updates about the platform
• Notify you of changes to our Terms, Conditions, or policies
• Respond to any queries or reports you submit
• Improve and develop the platform over time

We will never use your data for purposes beyond those listed above without your explicit consent.

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Contract — to provide you with access to the platform as agreed upon registration
• Legitimate interests — to maintain the safety, integrity, and improvement of the platform
• Consent — where you have explicitly agreed to optional communications or features

PH Connect does not sell your personal data to any third party. Your profile information — such as your name, service category, location, and contact details — will be visible to other registered members of the platform as this is the core purpose of the directory.

We may share data with:

• Trusted third party services that help us operate the platform (such as hosting and email providers) strictly for operational purposes only
• Law enforcement or regulatory bodies if required to do so by law

We will retain your personal data for as long as your account remains active. If you choose to delete your account, your personal data will be removed from the platform within 30 days, except where we are required by law to retain certain information.

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data
• Delete your data (the right to be forgotten)
• Restrict how we process your data in certain circumstances
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Data portability — to receive your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the platform. We will respond within 30 days.

PH Connect may use essential cookies to ensure the platform functions correctly. We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking purposes. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security and you use the platform at your own risk.

Your profile may include links to your social media pages or external websites. PH Connect is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third party sites.

PH Connect is intended for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has registered on the platform, please contact us immediately.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated to members via email or a notice on the platform. Continued use of PH Connect following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us through the platform. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk if you believe your data has been mishandled.

PH Connect is committed to handling your data with care, transparency, and respect.