Privacy PolicyLast updated: 18/09/2025

At Hope and Justice CIC, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your personal data when you interact with us, including when you make a donation through our website.

1. Who We Are
Hope and Justice CIC
Registered Office: 124 City Road, London, England, EC1V 2NX
Email: admin@hopeandjustice.org.uk
Website: www.hopeandjustice.org.uk
We are a Community Interest Company registered in England and Wales. As a data controller, we are responsible for deciding how we use personal data collected through our website and services.

2. What Data We Collect
Currently, we may collect the following personal data when you interact with us:

• Donation information (via JustGiving, GoFundMe or other third-party platforms): This may include your name, donation amount, and any message you choose to leave. Financial details (e.g. card or bank info) are handled securely by the third-party platform and are not stored by us.
• Technical and usage information: We use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect information about your device, browser, and how you use our website.

We do not currently collect personal data through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or event registrations directly on our website.

3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:

• Process and acknowledge donations.
• Monitor and improve the performance and usability of our website.
• Ensure legal compliance and maintain our records.

We only use your data when the law allows us to. The legal basis for processing is usually:

• Consent – where you have actively agreed (e.g. via the donation platform).
• Legitimate interests – e.g. to manage and improve our website.
• Legal obligations – e.g. record-keeping required for accounting or regulatory purposes.

4. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
However, we may share your data with trusted service providers who help us operate our website or process your donations, such as:

• JustGiving, GoFundMe, or other donation platforms (see their privacy policies).
• Google Analytics (for site analytics and performance tracking).

These providers are required to protect your data and only process it in accordance with our instructions and UK GDPR.
5. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies to:

• Understand how visitors interact with our website.
• Improve user experience and website performance.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
For more information on how Google Analytics handles your data, see Google's privacy policy.

6. How Long We Keep Your Data
We only keep personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal, financial, or reporting requirements.

7. Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your personal data.
• Object to processing or request restriction of processing.
• Withdraw consent (if processing is based on consent).
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at admin@hopeandjustice.org.uk.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or our operations. The latest version will always be available on our website.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Hope and Justice CIC
Email: admin@hopeandjustice.org.uk