Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1st April 2025
Introduction
Humanity First Foundation ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with us, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
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Personal Identification Information: Name, address, email address, phone number.
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Financial Information: Bank account details for donations or payments
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Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and information collected through cookies.
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Communication Preferences: Your preferences in receiving information from us.
2. How We Collect Information
We collect information in the following ways:
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Direct Interactions: When you fill out forms, make donations, or communicate with us.
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Automated Technologies: Through cookies and similar technologies when you use our website.
3. Use of Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
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To Provide Services: Processing donations, event registrations, and providing information.
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Communication: Sending newsletters, updates, and marketing communications.
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Legal Obligations: Complying with legal and regulatory requirements.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
Our processing of your personal data is based on:
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Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent.
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Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as direct marketing, where our interests are not overridden by your rights.
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Legal Compliance: Where processing is necessary for compliance with legal obligations.
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. Data Sharing
We may share your personal data with:
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Service Providers: Third parties who provide IT and system administration services.
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Regulatory Authorities: When required by law or regulation.
6. International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to and stored in countries outside the UK and the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in these instances.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
8. Your Rights
Under data protection laws, you have rights including:
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Access: Request access to your personal data.
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Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
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Objection: Object to processing of your data where we are relying on legitimate interests.
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Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to you or a third party.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookie settings through your browser. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
For more information on privacy and data protection, you can visit the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) website at https://ico.org.uk/.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on 1st April 2025