Stand Up To Racism Website User Privacy Notice

This privacy policy was last updated on August 18, 2024. We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the date at the top of this policy.

1. Introduction
Welcome to the Stand Up To Racism website. We are committed to protecting your personal data and your privacy. This privacy notice explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you visit our website. Stand Up To Racism is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

2. What Data Do We Collect?
When you visit our website, we may collect the following types of personal data:

Contact Information: When you sign up for our newsletter or fill out a contact form, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
Technical Data: We automatically collect certain information about your device, browsing actions, and patterns. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, and information about how you interact with our website.
Cookies and Tracking Data: We use cookies, the Meta Pixel, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our site and collect information about your browsing activities.

3. How Do We Collect Your Data?
We collect your data in the following ways:

Directly: When you voluntarily provide your personal information by filling out forms on our website.
Automatically: Through cookies, the Meta Pixel, and similar technologies as you navigate our site. These technologies help us understand how you use our website and provide a better user experience.

4. Why Do We Collect Your Data?
We use your data for the following purposes:

To Improve Our Website: We use data to analyze how our website is used so we can enhance its functionality and performance.
To Communicate With You: If you sign up for our newsletter or contact us, we use your data to respond to your inquiries and send you relevant information.
For Marketing and Advertising Purposes: We use the Meta Pixel to track user interactions on our site and deliver targeted advertisements on Facebook and Instagram. This tracking allows us to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and reach people who are most likely to be interested in our cause.

5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on one of the following legal grounds:

Consent: We will seek your consent for activities such as sending marketing communications and using cookies, including the Meta Pixel.
Legitimate Interests: We may process your data to improve our website and understand our audience, provided this does not override your rights and freedoms.
Compliance with Legal Obligations: We may need to process your data to comply with legal requirements.

6. Data Sharing and Transfers
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your data with trusted third parties who provide services on our behalf, such as:

Service Providers: We may share data with third parties who assist with website hosting, analytics, advertising, and other operational services.
Meta (Facebook): When you visit our site, data may be shared with Meta (Facebook) through the Meta Pixel. This allows us to deliver personalized advertisements on Facebook platforms. For more information on how Facebook processes your data, please review their Data Policy.

If your data is transferred outside of the UK or European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy.

7. Data Retention
We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. This may include retaining your data for legal or reporting obligations.

8. Security of Data
We take the security of your personal data seriously. We have implemented technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include the use of encryption, secure servers, and access controls.

9. Your Rights
You have several rights regarding your personal data, including:

Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Correct: If any of the data we hold is incorrect, you can request that we correct it.
Right to Delete: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal conditions.
Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
Right to Withdraw Consent: If we are processing your data based on your consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time.
Right to Complain: If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@standuptoracism.org.uk

10. Cookies, Meta Pixel, and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, the Meta Pixel, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather information about how you use our website. The Meta Pixel allows us to track your interactions with our site and target ads to you on Facebook and Instagram. You can manage your cookie preferences and control the use of the Meta Pixel through your browser settings or by using the tools provided by Meta here.

11. Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this privacy notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated notice on our website and indicating the date of the latest revision.

12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this privacy notice or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: info@standuptoracism.org.uk
Address: Stand Up to Racism, PO Box 79407, London, N17 1HP