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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 16.08.24

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Introduction

​Sustainable Conservation Trust ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our organization and website.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

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

  • Demographic Information: Age, gender, and other information relevant to our services.

  • Donation Information: Details related to donations, including payment information.

  • Volunteer Information: Details of any volunteer work or participation in our activities.

  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, and information collected via cookies (see our Cookies Policy)

 

2. How We Collect Your Information

We collect personal information in various ways:

  • When you fill out forms on our website or in person.

  • Through our communication channels, such as email or telephone.

  • When you make a donation or sign up as a volunteer.

  • Automatically through cookies and other tracking technologies when you visit our website.

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3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To Provide Services: To manage and deliver our programs, services, and events.

  • To Process Donations: To process your donations and issue receipts.

  • To Communicate with You: To keep you informed about our activities, updates, and appeals.

  • To Improve Our Services: To understand how we can better serve our community.

  • To Comply with Legal Obligations: To meet legal and regulatory requirements.

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4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: Where you have given us consent to use your data (e.g., to receive newsletters).

  • Legitimate Interests: For our legitimate interests in running our organization (e.g., managing volunteers).

  • Legal Obligations: Where processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation (e.g., financial records).

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5. Data Sharing

We may share your personal information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party service providers who assist us with IT, payment processing, and other services.

  • Legal Authorities: Where required by law or to protect our rights.

  • Partner Organizations: With your consent, to collaborate on joint initiatives or events.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others.

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6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. When no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.

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7. Your Rights

You have the following rights concerning your personal information:

  • Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correction: You can ask us to correct any inaccuracies in your data.

  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data.

  • Restriction: You can ask us to limit how we use your data.

  • Objection: You can object to the processing of your data for certain purposes.

  • Data Portability: You can request that your data be transferred to another organization.

  • Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admin@sustainableconservationtrust.com.

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8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. For more details, please refer to our Cookies Policy.

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9. Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

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10. 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. Please check back periodically to stay informed of updates.

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11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:​

 

Sustainable Conservation Trust

6 Thurlow Mansions

29 Clarence Parade

Southsea

United Kingdom

PO5 2ET

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admin@sustainableconservationtrust.com

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