Privacy Policy – The Creative Hearts CIC
Last updated: December 2025.
The Creative Hearts CIC (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our website visitors, volunteers, donors, and participants. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
1. Information We Collect.
We may collect personal information when you:
Fill out a contact or volunteer application form; make a donation through our website; subscribe to our newsletter or updates; register for events, workshops, or courses. The types of information we may collect include: Name, address, email, and telephone number; payment information (processed securely via third-party payment providers); details of your participation, preferences, or special requirements
2. How We Use Your Information. We use your personal data for the following purposes:
To process donations, volunteer applications, or event registrations; to communicate updates, newsletters, or important information about our activities; to improve our services and manage our events and programs; to comply with legal obligations, including safeguarding and record-keeping.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.
3. Data Sharing
We may share your personal information only:
With trusted third-party service providers, such as payment processors or email service providers, to deliver services you requestWhere required by law or to protect public safety or legal rights
4. Data Retention:
We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above, or as required by law. For volunteers, donors, or participants, we retain records for up to 7 years for legal, financial, or safeguarding reasons, after which the data is securely deleted.
5. Your Rights Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Request access to your personal information; Request correction of any inaccurate data; Request erasure of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”); Request restriction of processing or object to processing; Request data portability. To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@thecreativehearts.org.uk.
6. Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
7. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features of the website may not function correctly.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the “Last updated” date. Please check this page periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact: The Creative Hearts CIC. Email: info@thecreativehearts.org.ukAddress. Address. Address: Office 3.4 Pixmore Business Centre, Pixmore Avenue, Letchworth, United Kingdom, SG6 1JG
