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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 30/1/25

At GenderAction.co.uk (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, genderaction.co.uk (the “Site”), use our services, or engage with us in other ways. Please read this privacy policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following data about you:

Personal Identification Information:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Contact information
  • Location data (if voluntarily provided)

Non-Personal Identification Information:

  • Browser type and version
  • IP address
  • Time zone setting
  • Operating system and platform
  • Pages you visit on the Site
  • Search terms and links that brought you to our Site
  • Other technical data related to your interaction with our Site

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information in the following ways:

  • Direct interactions: You may provide personal data by filling out forms on the Site, or engaging with us in other ways.
  • Automated technologies: As you interact with the Site, we may automatically collect technical data using cookies, analytics, and other tracking technologies. This helps us improve your experience and our services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve the services we offer on the Site.
  • To communicate with you, including sending you responses to your enquiries.
  • To personalise your experience and make recommendations based on your preferences.
  • To monitor and analyse trends, usage, and activities on the Site for better functionality.
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud, abuse, or security risks.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies to collect non-personal data about your browsing activities. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and understand how you use the Site. You can manage cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may limit some features of the Site.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with operating the Site, such as hosting, email delivery, and analytics services. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and only process data as instructed by us.
  • Legal requirements: We may disclose your personal information to comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests from public authorities, or protect the rights, property, and safety of GenderAction.co.uk, our users, or others.

6. Data Security

We implement a variety of technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct or update inaccurate data
  • Request the deletion of your personal data
  • Object to or restrict the processing of your data
  • Withdraw consent where applicable

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@genderaction.co.uk.

8. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.

9. International Transfers

If you are located outside the UK, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, and processed in, the UK or other countries where we operate. We take appropriate steps to ensure that your personal data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Links to Other Websites

The Site may contain links to other websites that are not operated or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the functionality of the Site. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

GenderAction.co.uk

Email: info@genderaction.co.uk

Phone: (+44) 0845 458 2957 or 0114 241 2750

Address:

Development Education Centre (South Yorkshire)
Centre for Learning, Development and Citizenship
Scotia Works
Leadmill Road
Sheffield
S1 4SE