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Who we are
Santosh Goyal Foundation (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with us, whether through our website, events, fundraising activities, or any other services we provide.
What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
Full Name
Contact Information (address, email, phone number)
Donation details and Gift Aid preferences
Volunteer information (experience, availability)
Event participation details
Communication preferences
Payment details (when applicable)
Any information you choose to share with us
How We Use Your Information
We will use your personal data for the following purposes:
To manage donations and process payments
To provide updates on our projects, campaigns, and events
To manage volunteer activities
To comply with legal obligations (e.g., Gift Aid claims)
For administrative purposes and internal record keeping
To respond to your inquiries and feedback
For marketing communications (only if you have given consent)
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information based on:
Your explicit consent
The necessity to fulfill a contract (e.g., donation processing)
We do not sell or rent your data. However, we may share your information with:
Service providers acting on our behalf (e.g., payment processors, email platforms)
HMRC (for Gift Aid purposes)
Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law All third-party service providers are contractually bound to protect your data.
Data Storage and Security
We ensure your data is stored securely with appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, in line with legal and regulatory obligations.
Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Correct inaccuracies in your data
Request deletion of your personal data (where applicable)
Object to certain types of processing (e.g., direct marketing)
Withdraw your consent at any time (for consent-based processing) To exercise your rights, please contact us at: [Your Charity’s Contact Email]
Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and for functionality purposes. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For detailed information, please refer to our www.santoshgoyalfoundation.com
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other operational needs. We encourage you to review this page regularly.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at: Santosh Goyal Foundation 27 Hornby Square, Basildon SS15 6SD support@santoshgoyalfoundation.com 01268 833 388 [Charity Registration Number]
