Privacy & Cookie Policy
Data Protection and Privacy
We may collect and process the following information about you:
- non-personal information, such as your IP addresses, the pages you accessed, the time and date of access and any files downloaded. Doing this allows us to find out how many people use our site, how many visit frequently and which pages are used most often. We cannot tell from this information who or where you are.
- personal information provided by you, such as your name, address, telephone number, email address and date of birth (if appropriate). We will ask for this information only if appropriate, for example for activities such as (and not restricted to) newsletter distribution, feedback and donations. Please be aware that if you decide not to provide such personal information we may not be able to provide you with some of our information and/or services.
- If you contact us, we may keep a record of that correspondence.
- We may also ask you to complete surveys that we use for research purposes, although you do not have to respond to them.
We use cookies; please see cookie policy for further information.
We will take appropriate measures to prevent the unauthorised use or processing, or the loss or destruction of, any personal data provided to us. Information provided or held about our website users may be used by us subject to and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 to assist in the provision of our services, to help us comply with legal obligations, detect fraud or loss or criminal activity and to keep supporters and users informed about other services and products provided by us and selected third parties. Use of our site includes your consent to our retaining and processing data about you.
If you prefer not to receive such information please write to us so that we can update our records accordingly.
Where We Store Your Personal Data
Information we collect from you may be transferred by us to our professional advisers and to other reputable third party organisations as referred to in this Policy and these may be situated outside the European Economic Area.
The data that we collect from you may be transferred to, and stored at, a destination outside the “EEA”. It may also be processed by staff operating outside the EEA who work for us or for one of our suppliers. Such staff maybe engaged in, among other things, the fulfilment and processing of your requests and the provision of support services. By submitting your personal data, you agree to this transfer, storing or processing. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this privacy policy.
Where we have given you (or where you have chosen) a password which enables you to access certain parts of our site, you are responsible for keeping this password confidential. We ask you not to share a password with anyone.
Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Although we will do our best to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee the security of your data transmitted to our site; any transmission is at your own risk.
Requests for Data
You can write to us for a copy of your personal data held by us (as defined by the Data Protection Act 1998) upon payment of a fee. If any such data is incorrect you may request rectification.
Audits
We reserve the right to appoint auditors who may conduct audit checks on our systems from time to time. In such circumstance, the auditors will have both physical and on-line access to data in the course of their audits. They will be required to maintain confidentiality in relation to the data we hold.
Children
If you are under 18, please:
- obtain your parent or guardian’s permission before you provide your personal information to us or seek to use our services; and
- inform an adult before you use our site to obtain information about fundraising, campaigning or supporting our work.
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
Any changes we may make to our privacy policy in the future will be posted on this page and drawn to your attention on our homepage.
CONTACT US
To contact us please write to:
The Castang Foundation, c/o Ian Burman, Laytons Solicitors LLP, Level 5, 2 More London Riverside, London, SE1 2AP.
Thank you for visiting our site.
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how they are used on this website, and how you can manage them. We are committed to complying with the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). We encourage you to review this policy regularly for updates.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They store information such as your preferences, device configuration, or activities on the website to enhance your browsing experience.
Cookies may be either:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary and expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted.
Cookies typically do not contain personal data, but they may collect data that can indirectly identify you, such as your IP address.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They do not store any personally identifiable information. - Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. For example, we use Google Analytics to measure website usage and improve user experience. For more details, see Google’s cookie usage page. - Functional Cookies
These enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences. - Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver ads that are relevant to you. They may also limit the number of times you see an ad. - Third-Party Cookies
Some features, such as social sharing via Facebook or Twitter, may set cookies from third-party services. These are governed by the respective third party’s privacy policies.
How We Obtain Your Consent
We will not place cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies) on your device without your explicit consent. Upon your first visit to our website, a cookie banner will appear to:
- Inform you about the cookies we use.
- Provide you with the option to accept or manage your cookie preferences.
You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button or icon shown on the website for managing cookies.
How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of our website. Below are links to manage cookies for common browsers:
To find out how to manage cookies please click here or refer your browser’s help options for more information.
Please remember that if you amend your cookie settings your browsing experience may be negatively affected. You may be unable to use some of our online services.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or the way we use cookies. Please review this page periodically to stay informed.
For further details about how we handle personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.