Effective Date: 06, November, 2024

1. Introduction
   • HerLead Network (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is 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, in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices.
2. Information We Collect
   • We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
     • Personal Identification Information: Name, address, email address, phone number, and other contact details you provide when donating, signing up for our newsletter, or engaging with our services.
     • Donation Information: Payment information when you donate through our website. We use secure third-party payment processors, and we do not store your financial information on our servers.
     • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, and information about your device and usage patterns when you visit our website, collected via cookies and similar technologies.
3. How We Use Your Information
   • We may use your information for the following purposes:
     • To Process Donations: To securely process donations and claim Gift Aid where eligible.
     • To Communicate with You: To respond to your inquiries, provide updates, and share newsletters, event information, or other communications relevant to our mission, with your consent.
     • To Improve Our Services: To analyze website usage, monitor engagement, and improve our site and services.
     • To Comply with Legal Obligations: To fulfil our obligations under UK charity law and comply with requests from regulatory authorities.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
   • We process your information under the following lawful bases:
     • Consent: For sending you marketing communications or newsletters when you have explicitly opted in.
     • Contractual Necessity: To fulfil any requests, such as processing donations.
     • Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, monitor website use, and ensure a secure online experience.
     • Legal Obligations: To comply with UK charity regulations and other applicable laws.
5. Sharing Your Information
   • We do not sell or rent your data. However, we may share your information with
     • Service Providers: Third-party providers who help us operate our website and process donations, bound by contractual agreements to protect your data.
     • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights and ensure the safety of our website.
6. International Data Transfers
   • Our primary operations are based in the UK. If we transfer personal data outside the UK, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your data.
7. Data Retention
   • We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. For example, donation records may be retained as required by tax law.
8. Your Rights
   • Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
     • Access: Request access to your data and a copy of this information.
     • Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
     • Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
     • Restriction: Request restrictions on processing under certain conditions.
     • Data Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
     • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent to receive communications at any time.
   • To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@herleadnetworkwe.org. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
9. Cookies
   • We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytical data. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.
10. Security
    • We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
    • We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and update the “Effective Date” at the top. Your continued use of the website after any changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Information
    • For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
      
      HerLead NetworkEmail: contact@herleadnetworkwe.org