Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

HDM is committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal information of all individuals associated with the organisation, including beneficiaries, volunteers, staff, and stakeholders. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant data protection laws.

2. Data Controller

HDM is the data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Contact Information: Name, address, email address, phone number.

  • Demographic Information: Age, gender, nationality.

  • Financial Information: Bank details for donations or payments.

  • Communication Information: Correspondence, feedback, and survey responses.

  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our services and interact with our website.

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal data for various purposes, including:

  • Providing and managing our services.

  • Processing donations and payments.

  • Communicating with you regarding our activities, events, and updates.

  • Conducting surveys and gathering feedback.

  • Complying with legal obligations.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your personal data with:

  • Trusted third parties who assist us in providing services, such as payment processors and email communication platforms.

  • Legal and regulatory authorities if required to comply with a legal obligation.

  • Service providers who assist in the administration of our activities and events.

6. Data Security

We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal data. Appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal obligations.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.

  • Correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.

  • Withdraw consent for data processing.

  • Request erasure of your personal data.

  • Restrict or object to processing.

9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, although this may impact certain functionalities.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on our website, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Name: Mr Satyajit Dey [Health & Safety Lead]
Email: safeguarding.hdm@gmail.com
Phone: +44 7894144699

Conclusion

HDM is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines our data processing practices and your rights, providing transparency and clarity in how we handle your information.