Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 19, 2025
1. Introduction
At Human Friendly International, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By continuing to use our website, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Register for an account
- Make a donation
- Sign up for our newsletter
- Contact us with inquiries
- Participate in our activities or campaigns
The personal information we collect may include:
- Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
- Payment information (credit card numbers, billing address)
- Donation history and preferences
- Account login credentials
- Any other information you choose to provide
We may also automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:
- IP address and browser type
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the website
- Referring website or source
- Device information
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process donations and send receipts
- Send administrative communications
- Send marketing and promotional materials (with your consent)
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
- Protect against, identify, and prevent fraud and other illegal activity
- Comply with our legal obligations
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal information with:
- Service providers who perform services on our behalf (payment processors, email delivery services, etc.)
- Legal and regulatory authorities, when required by law
- Professional advisors, such as auditors and lawyers
- Potential buyers in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
We will never sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We and our service providers may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. These technologies help us analyze website traffic, personalize your experience, and understand how you use our website.
You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of our website may not function properly if you disable cookies.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access to your personal information
- Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion of your personal information
- Restriction or objection to processing
- Data portability
- Withdrawal of consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information from our records.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Contact Information
Email: info@humanfriendlyinternational.org
Phone: 01616478030
Address: Human Friendly International c/o Royton Medical Centre Chapel Street Royton, OL2 5QL