Privacy Policy
Introduction
At CancerMyArse.co.uk ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website http://www.cancermyarse.co.uk or engage with our charity initiatives. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal information.
By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information from and about users:
Personal Information
When you engage with our website, make a donation, or sign up for newsletters, we may collect personal information, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Postal address
- Phone number
- Payment details for donations
- Any other information you voluntarily provide
Non-Personal Information
We may also collect non-personal information automatically as you interact with our website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Browsing actions and patterns
- Referring URLs
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 8 below for more on cookies)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process Donations: To securely process your donations and manage payment transactions.
- Communicate with You: To send you updates, newsletters, and information about our fundraising activities and events.
- Improve Our Website: To analyze user behavior and improve the website’s content and user experience.
- Marketing and Fundraising: To inform you of our charity initiatives, appeals, and ways to contribute further.
- Compliance* To meet our legal obligations and resolve any disputes.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: We will obtain your consent to send you marketing communications (e.g., newsletters).
- Contract: When you make a donation or participate in a fundraising activity, we process your personal information to fulfill that transaction.
- Legitimate Interests: We may process your data where necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our services or conducting fundraising activities, provided this doesn’t override your privacy rights.
- Legal Obligations: We may process data when required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
4. Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy and will not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data with trusted third parties who assist us in running our charity operations, such as:
- Payment Processors: To process your donations securely (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
- Service Providers: For web hosting, analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), and email marketing (e.g., MailChimp).
- Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our legal rights.
All third-party partners are contractually obligated to handle your personal data in accordance with this policy and applicable data protection laws.
5. How We Protect Your Information
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure your personal data is safe and protected. These include:
- Data Encryption: Securing financial transactions and personal data.
- Access Controls: Limiting access to personal data to only those who need it for legitimate purposes.
- Security Monitoring: Regularly monitoring our systems for vulnerabilities.
While we strive to protect your personal information, no transmission of data over the internet is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. This may include retaining information for tax, accounting, or legal obligations.
7. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”), subject to legal constraints.
- Objection: You may object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes.
- Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format to be transferred to another service.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@cancermyarse.co.uk. We aim to respond to all legitimate requests within one month.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and analyze traffic. A cookie is a small data file stored on your device that helps us improve our website and tailor content to your interests.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
10. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third-party sites. We encourage users to read the privacy policies of any linked websites before providing personal information.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, we will notify you by email or a prominent notice on our website.
This privacy policy was last updated on 20 September 2024.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at: info@cancermyarse.co.uk