Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Gift of Knowledge Foundation ("we," "our," or "the Foundation") is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, partners, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Partnership and collaboration details
• Volunteer application details
• Newsletter subscription information
• Messages and inquiries submitted through our contact forms

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address and general location
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website addresses

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Communicate with you about our programs and impact
• Manage volunteer registrations and partnerships
• Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and services
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Consent: When you have given explicit permission

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some features of our website may not function properly without them.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +44 7979 840605
• Address: 144 High Street, Sheerness-on-Sea, Kent, UK