{"id":3,"date":"2020-07-31T06:28:32","date_gmt":"2020-07-31T06:28:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unitingcompanions.org\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2025-02-04T08:16:29","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T08:16:29","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/unitingcompanions.org\/?page_id=3","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3\" class=\"elementor elementor-3\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67e601f5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"67e601f5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1da1ee14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1da1ee14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"><strong>1. Introduction<\/strong><br \/>Welcome to Uniting Companions (&#8220;we,&#8221; &#8220;our,&#8221; or &#8220;us&#8221;). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you visit our website <a><strong>https:\/\/unitingcompanions.org<\/strong><\/a> (&#8220;Website&#8221;) or contact us at <a><strong>info@unitingcompanions.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Information We Collect<\/strong><br \/>We may collect and process the following personal data:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Personal Information<\/strong>: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details provided by you.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Technical Data<\/strong>: IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Usage Data<\/strong>: Information about how you interact with our Website, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and referral sources.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. How We Use Your Data<\/strong><br \/>We use your data for the following purposes:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>\n<p>To provide and manage our services.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>To respond to inquiries and communicate with you.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>To improve our Website and user experience.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4. Legal Basis for Processing<\/strong><br \/>Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we process your personal data based on:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Consent<\/strong>: When you provide your information voluntarily.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Contractual Obligation<\/strong>: When processing is necessary for providing services.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Legitimate Interest<\/strong>: For improving services and Website functionality.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Legal Compliance<\/strong>: When required by law.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>5. Data Sharing and Third Parties<\/strong><br \/>We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your data with:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Service Providers<\/strong>: Third-party vendors who assist in operating our Website and services.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Legal Authorities<\/strong>: If required by law or to protect our rights.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>6. Data Retention<\/strong><br \/>We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy or as required by law.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Your Rights<\/strong><br \/>Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>\n<p>Access, update, or delete your personal data.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Object to processing based on legitimate interests.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Withdraw consent where applicable.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner\u2019s Office (ICO) if you believe your rights are being violated.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies<\/strong><br \/>Our Website uses cookies to enhance user experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. Security Measures<\/strong><br \/>We implement security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. Changes to This Privacy Policy<\/strong><br \/>We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.<\/p>\n<p><strong>11. 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