The Home of Christian Poets
Last Updated: 1 June 2026

Welcome to The Home of Christian Poets.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you visit our website, apply for membership, subscribe to our communications, attend our events, or use our services.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

The Home of Christian Poets is an international community that exists to encourage, support and develop Christian poets and poetic expression.

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us through the contact details provided on our website.

We may collect the following information:

• Name
• Email address
• Country of residence
• Telephone number (if provided)
• Church or ministry affiliation (if provided)
• Poetry interests, experience and achievements
• Membership application information
• Survey responses
• Event registrations
• Messages submitted through contact forms

When you visit our website, we may collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Website usage information
• Cookies and analytics data

We may use your information to:

• Process membership applications
• Manage your membership
• Provide member services and resources
• Send newsletters and updates
• Inform you about events, competitions, workshops and opportunities
• Improve our website and services
• Respond to enquiries
• Meet legal and regulatory obligations
• Protect the security and integrity of our organisation

Where required by UK GDPR, we process your personal information on one or more of the following grounds:

• Your consent
• Performance of a membership agreement
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Legitimate interests in operating and developing The Home of Christian Poets

If you subscribe to our mailing list or become a member, we may communicate with you by text, email and telephone:

• Newsletters
• Membership updates
• Event information
• Opportunities relevant to Christian poets

You may unsubscribe from non-essential communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link or contacting us.

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website and membership services, including:

• Website hosting providers
• Email marketing providers
• Payment processors
• Administrative support services

These providers are required to keep your information secure and confidential.

As we serve members from different countries, your information may be processed and stored in the United Kingdom or in countries where our service providers operate.

We take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data.

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:

• Unauthorised access
• Loss
• Misuse
• Alteration
• Disclosure

However, we  do not accept liability for any of the above as no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

We will retain your information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Provide membership services
• Meet legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our policies

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent
• Request a copy of your information

Requests may be made through our website contact form.

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic.

You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Membership is intended for individuals aged 18 and over unless specific parental or guardian consent has been obtained.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate permission.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page together with the revised effective date.

For privacy-related enquiries, please contact us through the contact details provided on our website:

The Home of Christian Poets