NW Relief Trust (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Data We Collect
- Contact details (name, email, phone) when you contact us or make a donation.
- Donation information (amount, method, Gift Aid choice). We do not store full card numbers—payments are processed securely by our payment provider.
- Technical data (IP, browser, pages viewed) for security and analytics.
How We Use Data
- To process donations, Gift Aid claims, and send receipts.
- To respond to enquiries and provide updates you request.
- To maintain site security and comply with legal obligations.
Lawful Bases
We rely on consent, contract, legal obligation, and legitimate interests, as appropriate to each activity.
Sharing
We share data only with trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email services) under data processing agreements, or where required by law.
International Transfers
If data is transferred outside the UK, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., adequacy, SCCs).
Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary (e.g., donation records typically 6 years for HMRC).
Your Rights
- Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection.
- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
- Lodge a complaint with the ICO (ico.org.uk).
Contact
Email: info@nwrt.org.uk
Data Controller: NW Relief Trust (UK)
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