Protecting Your Personal Information

Privacy Policy

Project 3580: Waterloo Schools Charity (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard any personal information you provide when visiting our website waterloo-schools.org or donating to support our work in Sierra Leone.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, postal address, phone number, and payment details when you make a donation or contact us.
  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and website usage data collected automatically via cookies and similar technologies.
  • Communications: Any messages or correspondence you send to us, including via email or contact forms.
2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process donations and payments securely.
  • Communicate with you about your donation, our projects, and fundraising campaigns.
  • Respond to enquiries or requests.
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations, including Gift Aid claims.
  • Improve our website and user experience.
3. Sharing Your Information

We will never sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

  • Payment processors (e.g., PayPal, banks) to process donations.
  • Legal and regulatory authorities if required by law.
  • Service providers who help us manage our website or fundraising activities, under strict confidentiality agreements.
4. Gift Aid Information

If you are a UK taxpayer and donate via cheque or Standing Order, we may collect your Gift Aid declaration to enable Project 3580: The Waterloo Schools Charity to claim an additional 25% from HM Revenue & Customs.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies help us:

  • Analyse website traffic and usage.
  • Remember preferences and improve navigation.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings; however, this may affect some functionality of the site.

6. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

7. Retention of Data

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correct any inaccuracies in your information.
  • Request the deletion of your data where we are not legally obliged to retain it.
  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact: info@waterloo-schools.org

9. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, including social media and fundraising platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “last updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our use of personal data, please contact:

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