Sophie Barringer Trust Privacy Policy…

1. Introduction

The Sophie Barringer Trust is 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, interact with us, or support our charitable activities.

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

A. Information You Provide to Us

• Name

• Email address

• Postal address

• Phone number

• Donation details (excluding full payment card information)

• Any information you provide via contact forms or correspondence

B. Automatically Collected Information

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Pages visited and time spent on the site

• Device type

C. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

• To process donations and Gift Aid claims

• To respond to enquiries or requests

• To send updates about our work (if you have opted in)

• To improve our website and services

• To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal grounds:

• Consent – where you have given clear permission

• Legitimate Interests – to operate and improve our charity

• Legal Obligation – to comply with applicable laws

• Contract – where processing is necessary to fulfil a donation or request

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

• Trusted service providers (e.g. payment processors, email platforms)

• Regulators or legal authorities where required

• Professional advisers (e.g. accountants, auditors)

All third parties are required to respect your data and keep it secure.

6. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

8. Your Rights

Under data protection law, you have rights including:

• The right to access your personal data

• The right to correct inaccurate data

• The right to request deletion of your data

• The right to restrict or object to processing

• The right to data portability

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to read their policies.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Sophie Barringer Trust

Email: info@sophiebarringer.org

Address: 20 Ruskin Rd, Eastleigh SO50 4JS

11. Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

Website: https://www.ico.org.uk

Phone: 0303 123 1113

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date at the foot of the page.

Thank you for supporting the Sophie Barringer Trust.

Last updated: 30/04/2026