Privacy Policy

The Maypole Foundation is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use and safeguard your data when you interact with us, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Contact Information: Name, address, email, and telephone number.

• Demographic Information: Date of birth, gender, and other relevant details.

• Financial Information: Bank details for processing donations or payments.

• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, and information about your visit to our website.

How We Use Your Information

Your personal data may be used for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide and manage our services, including event participation and program enrollment.

• Communication: To send you information about our activities, events, and fundraising efforts.

• Donations: To process and acknowledge your donations.

• Compliance: To fulfill legal obligations and protect our legal rights.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you.

• Legal Requirements: Authorities when required by law or to protect legal rights.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Rectification: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, under certain conditions.

• Restriction: Request restriction of processing your data, under certain conditions.

• Objection: Object to the processing of your data, under certain conditions.

• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organisation, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal obligations.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites.

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, notified to you by email.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

• Email: clare@maypolefoundation.org

• Address: The Maypole Foundation, 8 Roper Yard, Roper Road, Canterbury, CT2 7EX

• Telephone: 01227 935773

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Note: This Privacy Policy template is provided for general informational purposes only and may not cover all aspects required by law. It is advisable to consult with a legal professional to ensure compliance with applicable data protection regulations.