WEAVE App Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2ND November, 2025
WEAVE (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and applicable EU data protection laws.
This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have as a user of the WEAVE mobile app(“the App”).
1. Who We Are
WEAVE – Intercultural Church and City Transformation (ICCT)
Weaving Cultures. Building Community. Inspiring Change.
📧 Contact: Osoba Otaigbe
🌍 Website: www.icctgathering.net
📍 Data Controller: CCSLD
2. Information We Collect
We collect only what is necessary to provide and improve the App’s features.
(a) Personal Information (provided by you):
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Name, email, and profile details when you register or interact within the App.
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Location (city/country) if you choose to share it.
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Any content you voluntarily upload (comments, posts, stories, prayer requests).
(b) Usage Data (collected automatically):
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Device information, IP address, operating system, app version, and usage statistics.
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Log data and analytics to help improve performance and security.
(c) Cookies and Analytics Tools:
If used, analytics tools (like Firebase or Google Analytics) collect anonymous data about app performance and user engagement.
3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
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Consent: when you choose to provide information or receive updates.
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Contract: to provide you with access to features and resources.
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Legitimate Interests: to improve and protect our services, community, and user experience.
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Legal Obligation: when required by law or regulation.
We use the information to:
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Operate, maintain, and personalise the App.
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Communicate updates, devotionals, or event news (if you opt in).
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Connect users for intercultural learning and collaboration.
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Analyse and improve our community resources and services.
4. How We Share Your Information
We only share information when necessary:
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With trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, email, technical support) who must keep your data secure and confidential.
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When required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of WEAVE and its community.
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With your consent — for example, when you share posts or stories publicly.
We never sell or rent personal data to third parties.
5. Data Retention
We keep your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected:
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Account data: retained while your account remains active.
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Inactive accounts: deleted after 24 months of inactivity.
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Analytics and technical logs: retained for up to 12 months.
You may request deletion of your account or data at any time (see section 8).
6. International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred or stored outside the UK/EU, we ensure it is protected by using:
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Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK or EU, or
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Providers operating under recognised data-protection frameworks (e.g., UK-US Data Bridge).
7. Data Security
We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
While no system is completely secure, we continually review our safeguards to maintain high standards of protection.
8. Your Rights (UK & EU Users)
Under data protection law, you have the right to:
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Access your data and receive a copy.
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Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
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Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”).
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Restrict or object to processing.
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Withdraw consent at any time for communications or optional features.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert contact email]. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Children’s Privacy
The App is designed for users aged 13 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
If you believe a child has submitted information, please contact us immediately for deletion.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available within the App and on our website. Material changes will be clearly communicated.
11. Contact and Complaints
If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your data, please contact:
Email: admin@icctgathering.net
Postal Address: 50 Eastwood Avenue, Manchester M43 6BJ