Personal Protection Data Policy

As of 10 August 2026

Summary

This is a quick summary of our Privacy Policy. If you are interested in the details, they can be found in the rest of this document.

  1. We will never sell your personal data to any third party.2.

  2. We collect, use and disclose personal data only in accordance with applicable laws and for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate in the circumstances.

  3. We collect, use and disclose personal data for purposes reasonably necessary to support the administration, ministry, operations and activities of Brighton Community Church.

  4. If you attend our services, events or activities, you may be photographed, filmed or recorded, and such images or recordings may be used for ministry, communication, educational or promotional purposes.

  5. We take reasonable measures to safeguard the security, confidentiality and accuracy of personal data entrusted to us.

  6. We may engage trusted service providers and technology platforms, including cloud-based and AI-enabled tools under appropriate human oversight and data protection controls, to support church administration and ministry activities.

1. Introduction

1.1. Brighton Community Church (“BCC”) is committed to comply with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (the “PDPA”) in the collection, use and disclosure of personal data as defined by the PDPA. This Privacy Policy (“this Policy”) aims to set out the specific steps that BCC will take in this regard.

1.2.This Policy applies to all personal data collected by BCC, whether in physical, verbal, electronic or digital form.

1.3. BCC reserves the right to amend this Policy from time to time, and in such manner as it deems necessary in its absolute discretion. Such amendments will take effect immediately upon posting on BCC’s website.

2. Methods of Collection of Personal Data

2.1. The manner in which BCC may collect personal data, whether verbally, on paper or electronically, include but are not limited to the following:

  • Applications submitted by an individual to BCC, such as for membership or events and activities organised or managed by BCC;

  • Information submitted through the Church’s Connect Cards, including any requests for prayer which may be included;

  • Response to a request for visitors’ information so as to enable the Church to contact or communicate with them

  • Inquiries made by individuals with the staff or representatives of BCC in relation to the operations, ministry or beliefs of the Church

  • Donations to BCC by cheque or electronic means;

  • Personal data submitted for the purpose of applying for employment; and

  • Personal data submitted for the purpose of volunteering or participating in activities organised by BCC with our Strategic Partners.

  • Online forms, WhatsApp, email, website enquiries, small groups/cell groups, children and youth registrations, pastoral counselling requests.

2.2. The Strategic Partners of BCC for the time being are:

  • Brighton Connection;

  • Bartley Christian Church;

  • Riverlife Church;

  • Kingdom Community Church.

3. Your Personal Data and Consent

3.1. By interacting with, submitting information to, making payments to, volunteering in, signing up for, or participating in any activity organised and/or managed by, BCC, you agree and consent to the collection, use, disclosure of your personal data, in accordance with this Policy.

3.2. If you apply for, and are successfully admitted, as an Associate or Ordinary Member of BCC, you agree and consent to the collection, use, disclosure of your personal data, in accordance with this policy, so long as you retain your membership in BCC.

3.3. BCC may also collect your NRIC number, for the limited purposes stated in Clause 5.: 3.3.1. Issuing of Baptism Certificates, as it may be used for the purposes changing your name or obtaining a private columbarium slot, so as to be able to verify your identity to a high degree of fidelity. If you choose not to furnish your NRIC number, you accept that the church may not be in a position to verify your identity with certainty when requested to do so by third parties.

  • When BCC is involved in collecting donations on behalf of an Institute of Public Character, and you are making a donation and wish to obtain the applicable tax relief in relation to such donation.

3.4 Consent may be implied where permitted under the PDPA, but individuals may withdraw consent subject to legal/operational limitations

4. Purposes for Collection and Use of Personal Data

4.1. We will collect, use and disclose your personal data to such extent as may be reasonably necessary for the following purposes:

  • Facilitate the administration, ministry and operations of the Church;

  • Providing regular updates of church events, information and news;

  • Engagement of third-party vendors and/or agents for the provision of services e.g. florists, couriers, delivery services, hotels, airlines, undertakers, etc., so as to deliver services to you or for participation in our church programmes;

  • (Photographic/Video images of church programmes in which you might by captured) in our social media posts, teaching materials or other publications.

  • Collaboration with our Strategic Partners as and when you participate in events or activities organised by them, or jointly by BCC with them.

4.2. BCC may engage trusted third-party service providers to support church operations, including information technology services, cloud hosting, membership management systems, communications platforms, payment processing services and event registration platforms. Such service providers will only be given access to personal data as reasonably necessary and will be required to implement appropriate safeguards. Vendors are contractually required to protect personal data and only process it on BCC's instructions.

4.3.BCC may transfer or store personal data outside Singapore where necessary for operational or ministry purposes. Where such transfers occur, BCC will take reasonable steps to ensure that comparable standards of protection are provided to the personal data in accordance with the PDPA.

5. Photography, Videography and Media Recordings

5.1. BCC regularly conducts worship services, events and activities where photographs, videos or audio recordings may be taken.

5.2. By attending such activities, participants acknowledge that they may be photographed, filmed or recorded.

5.3. These materials may be used for:

  • Ministry purposes;

  • Education and training;

  • Event documentation;

  • Church publications;

  • Church websites;

  • Social media platforms; and

  • Promotional and communication materials.

5.4. Where reasonably practicable, notices may be displayed informing attendees that photography, videography or recording is taking place.

5.5. Persons with concerns regarding close-up photography or videography may contact event organisers or church staff.

6. Use of Artificial Intelligence and Automated Technologies

6.1. BCC may use artificial intelligence ("AI"), analytics tools, automation software, or other digital technologies to support church administration, communications, member engagement, event management, content recommendations, operational efficiency and ministry activities.

These technologies may process personal data to assist church staff and volunteers in carrying out church functions more effectively.

Such processing will only be undertaken in accordance with applicable laws and appropriate safeguards.

AI will not be used to make pastoral or disciplinary decisions without meaningful human review.

6.2. Where AI-enabled systems are used, the personal data processed may include, but not limited to:

  • contact information;

  • ministry participation records;

  • event registrations;

  • communication preferences;

  • website or online interaction data; and

  • other information voluntarily provided to the Church.

Such information may be used to improve communications, personalise engagement, enhance church services and support administrative processes.

6.3. BCC does not rely solely on automated systems when making significant decisions affecting individuals. Appropriate human oversight will be maintained for decisions relating to church membership, volunteer participation, pastoral care and other ministry matters.

7. Retention of Personal Data

7.1. BCC will retain personal data only for as long as it is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required or permitted by applicable laws.

7.2. When personal data is no longer required for legal, operational, ministry, administrative or business purposes, BCC will take reasonable steps to securely destroy, delete, anonymise or otherwise dispose of such personal data.

8. Access and Correction of Personal Data

8.1. Individuals may request access to personal data held by BCC or request corrections to personal data that is inaccurate or incomplete.

8.2. Requests may be submitted to the dpo@brighton.org.sg. BCC may require sufficient information to verify the identity of the requester before processing the request.

9. Confidentiality

9.1. BCC will exercise reasonable diligence to ensure that all personal data is kept confidential and accessible only to authorised personnel who would need such information to fulfil the purposes listed in Clause 4.1.

9.2. BCC will take reasonable steps to ensure that all personal data collected is accurate and is kept secure, both physically and electronically.

10. Withdrawal of Consent

10.1. Subject to Clause 10.2, you may withdraw your consent with respect to the collection, use or disclosure of your personal data at any time by sending a formal written request to Brighton Community Church.

10.2. Associate and Ordinary members of the Church may only withdraw their consent to the collection, use or disclosure of their personal data by terminating their membership with the Church.

11. Data Protection Officer

11.1. To contact our Data Protection Officer, please email dpo@brighton.org.sg.