This Privacy Policy explains how the UK Pink Firefighters collects, uses and protects your personal information. We are committed to keeping your data safe and using it only in ways that are fair, lawful and transparent.
We follow the requirements of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who We Are
UK Pink Firefighters
Pete@tffpc.com
We are the data controller for the personal information collected through this website and any related forms or email contact.
What Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you use our website or contact us:
• Your name
• Your email address
• Any information you choose to share with us when making an enquiry
• Donation information provided through third-party fundraising platforms
• Technical data such as IP address and basic analytics (through website cookies, if used)
We do not collect sensitive personal data unless you choose to provide it.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
• Respond to enquiries sent to us
• Manage partnerships, volunteer interest or event involvement
• Share updates you have asked to receive
• Improve our website and services
• Administer donations provided through external fundraising platforms
We will not sell or share your information with organisations for marketing purposes.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your information under the following lawful bases:
• Consent, when you contact us or request updates
• Legitimate interest, for general administration, communication and improving our website
• Legal obligation, where required for financial or regulatory purposes
Sharing Your Information
Your data may be shared with:
• Website hosting or email service providers
• Fundraising platforms such as JustGiving, if you donate through them
• Event management services if you sign up for activities through a linked platform
These organisations only process your information to provide services to us, and they must keep it secure.
We do not transfer your personal data outside the UK unless the service provider has appropriate safeguards in place.
Retention of Data
We keep personal information only for as long as it is needed:
• Enquiries: up to 12 months
• Mailing list consent: until you unsubscribe
• Donation-related records: up to 6 years to comply with financial regulations
After these periods, your data will be securely deleted.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
• Access your personal information
• Ask us to correct inaccurate information
• Ask us to delete your data
• Object to or restrict how your data is used
• Withdraw consent at any time
If you wish to exercise these rights, contact us at:
Pete@tffpc.com
You can also lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
Cookies
If our website uses cookies, we will provide a separate cookie notice explaining what they do and how you can disable them.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from loss, misuse and unauthorised access. Only authorised members of the team can access your data.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.