Donation Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 28, 2026

1. Information We Collect

When you make a donation, we collect the following information:

• Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe. We do not store your full credit card details on our servers.
• Personal Information: Name, email address, and optionally postcode and country for Gift Aid eligibility.
• Donation Details: Amount, date, campaign (if specified), and any optional message you provide.
• Anonymous Donations: If you choose to donate anonymously, we will not display your name publicly, but we retain your email for receipt purposes.

2. Why We Collect This Information

We use your information to:

• Process your donation securely
• Send you a receipt for your donation (required for tax purposes)
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Enable Gift Aid claims (if applicable and if you provide postcode/country)
• Thank you for your support
• Keep records as required by law (typically 7 years)

3. Data Storage and Security

Your information is stored securely and encrypted. We follow industry best practices to protect your data:

• All payment processing is handled by Stripe, a PCI-DSS Level 1 compliant payment processor
• We use secure connections (HTTPS) for all data transmission
• Access to your data is restricted to authorized personnel only

4. Data Retention

We retain your donation records for a minimum of 7 years as required by UK tax and charity law. After this period, we may securely delete or anonymize your data.

5. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Object to processing of your data
• Request data portability

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

6. Third-Party Services

We use Stripe to process payments. Stripe's privacy policy applies to payment processing. We do not share your personal information with other third parties except as required by law.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Please contact us through the website.

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