Privacy Policy for Love Heart Community CIC
Effective Date: 20th August 2024
Love Heart Community CIC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our website users and ensuring that personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from you in the following ways:
- Information You Provide Directly: We collect any information you voluntarily provide when you contact us, subscribe to newsletters, make a donation, or fill out forms on our website.
- Automatically Collected Information: Our website may automatically collect certain information, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages you visit on our site. This information helps us analyze trends and improve user experience.
2. Use of Your Information
We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries and provide information about our programs and services.
- To process donations and maintain records of your support.
- To improve our website and ensure it functions correctly.
- To send you newsletters and updates if you have opted in to receive them.
3. Consent for Use of Images
We respect the privacy and dignity of individuals, especially when it comes to the use of images. We will always seek explicit consent from individuals (or their guardians, if applicable) before including recognizable faces in photographs or videos on our website, social media channels, or promotional materials. If you prefer not to have your image featured, please inform us, and we will ensure your request is honored.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties. However, we may share information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
5. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement a variety of security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. Cookies are small files stored on your device that allow us to recognize your browser and capture certain information. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect your ability to access certain parts of our site.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. These sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for the content or practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Withdraw consent for image use at any time, which we will honor moving forward.
- Request the deletion of your personal data from our records, subject to certain legal and operational obligations.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review our Privacy Policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us at:
Love Heart Community CIC
info@loveheart.org.uk
Thank you for trusting us with your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe, respectful online experience for everyone.