WHATSAPP GROUP PRIVACY POLICY
1. INTRODUCTION
This privacy policy applies to the Kinfire Festival WhatsApp group operated by Christian
Conference Ireland (operating as the Kinfire Festival).
2. DATA WE PROCESS
We process the following personal data:
• Your mobile phone number
• Your WhatsApp display name
• Your WhatsApp profile picture (if visible)
• Any messages, media, or information you share in the group
3. PURPOSE
This group exists to coordinate, as necessary, festival activities, share relevant information
about the festival, and disseminate selected content (e.g., videos) throughout the year,
including prayer requests and updates on the festival mission.
4. DATA VISIBILITY & SHARING
• All group members can see your phone number
• All group members can see messages you post
• We do not share your information outside the group
• We do not use your data for marketing purposes
• Group member information is not exported or stored elsewhere
5. YOUR RIGHTS
You have the right to:
• Leave the group at any time
• Request information about your data
• Report concerns to the group administrator
• File a complaint with the ICO (UK) or DPC (Ireland)
6. DATA RETENTION
• Messages remain in the group chat history
• Your data remains visible while you're a group member
• Your number will no longer be visible to members once you leave
7. CONTACT INFORMATION
Group Administrators: Samuel Chestnutt
Festival Director: Contact: info@kinfire.ie
8. CONSENT
By remaining in this group, you consent to these terms. If you disagree, please leave the
group.
9. AGE REQUIREMENT
Due to GDPR requirements and data protection regulations:
• Republic of Ireland participants must be 16 or older
• UK participants must be 13 or older
If you do not meet these age requirements, please:
• Leave the group immediately
• Have your parent/guardian contact info@kinfire.ie if they wish to provide consent for your
participation in this group.
10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We will notify group members of any changes to this policy through the WhatsApp group.
Care of
The Board of Trustees
Christian Conference Ireland
(Operating as Kinfire Festival)
ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE TO THE KF GROUP TO MAKE IT GDPR COMPLIANT: See Below
ANNOUNCEMENT 1 - PRIVACY POLICY:
Dear Kinfire Festival Community,
As part of our GDPR compliance requirements, please find below our WhatsApp group
Privacy Policy. This group exists to coordinate festival activities as needed and share select
information throughout the year, including prayer requests and updates on the festival
mission.
[Insert full privacy policy as previously provided]
IMPORTANT: By remaining in this group after [Date: July 4, 2025 - give 7 days’ notice], you
acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this privacy policy. If you do not
agree with these terms, please remove yourself from the group before this date. Thank you.
Care of
The Board of Trustees
Christian Conference Ireland
(Operating as Kinfire Festival)
ANNOUNCEMENT 2 - AGE REQUIREMENTS:
IMPORTANT AGE REQUIREMENT NOTICE:
Following GDPR requirements, we need to inform all members about age restrictions for
this group:
• Republic of Ireland participants must be 16 or older
• UK participants must be 13 or older
By remaining in this group after [Date: July 4, 2025], you confirm that:
1. You meet the age requirements for your jurisdiction, OR
2. You have parental/guardian consent to participate
If you do not meet these requirements, please leave the group before the above date.
Parents/guardians seeking consent for underage participants should contact
info@kynfire.ie.
This notice supplements our Privacy Policy above. Thank you.
Care of
The Board of Trustees
Christian Conference Ireland
(Operating as Kinfire Festival)