Privacy Policy for Catastrophes Rescue
Data Privacy Overview
In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and UK data protection legislation, Catastrophes Rescue, registered under Charity Number 1017304, with its headquarters at Half Moon Cottage, Heathfield, is the Data Controller.
About this Privacy Statement
This policy outlines our data handling practices and aims to inform you of the manner in which your personal data is collected, stored, and used when you are a supporter or an adopter of our animals.
Data Collection Methods
We gather your personal information through limited methods such as application forms for animal adoption, online inquiries on our website, donations, and other interactions with us (like seeking advice or additional information).
What Information We Gather
The personal data we may collect includes:
- Your personal identifiers like name and address
- Contact information including phone numbers, email, and mailing addresses
- Details from research, surveys, and marketing initiatives
- Financial data, including Direct Debit information
Utilizing Your Personal Data
The personal information you provide serves various purposes, outlined during the time of collection and in accordance with any preferences you express. These could be:
- Fulfilling Adoption Agreements or other arrangements between us
- Sending you bulletins, newsletters, donation requests, and information on activities you might find interesting
- Conducting research and statistical analyses
- Meeting legal obligations or where we have your explicit consent
We may also process your data without your consent where the law mandates or allows us to.
Your Communication Preferences
We respect your communication preferences and will only send essential service communications if you opt out of marketing materials. You can update your preferences and contact details by reaching out to us via phone, email, or post.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your data or share it with other organizations for their use, except as outlined here:
- Employees and volunteers for administrative purposes
- Legal, financial, and accounting advisors
- Government or regulatory entities when legally required
- Payment platforms for donation processing, such as GiveWP, Stripe, and PayPal
Data Retention Policy
Your personal data is stored only for as long as necessary for the specific purpose it was collected for, factoring in various elements such as legal obligations, the type of data, and processing objectives.
Your Rights
You have the legal right to request access, correction, erasure, or restriction of your personal data among other rights, which you can exercise by contacting the Data Controller within 14 days of your request.
Contact and Complaints
If you have questions or complaints, you can contact the Data Controller through various means. Should you be dissatisfied with our data processing methods, you may file a complaint with the Information Commissioner.
Our Website Policy
Visit our website at https://CatastrophesCats.org/privacy-policy/ for more details and regular updates to this policy.
This Privacy Policy is subject to change, and we recommend regularly checking this page for updates. We take data protection seriously and aim to safeguard your information effectively.