Privacy Policy

This privacy policy notice is for the websites;

And is served by Black Foxes UK. It governs the privacy of those who use the website(s). It does not apply to information we may collect from other sources.

The purpose of this policy is to explain to you how we control, process, handle and protect your personal information while browsing or using the website(s), including your rights under current laws and regulations. If you do not agree to the following policy you may wish to cease viewing / using the website(s).

Policy Key Definitions:

"I", "our", "us", or "we" refer to the business, Black Foxes UK
"You", "your" or "the user" refer to the person(s) using our website(s).
GDPR means General Data Protection Act.
PECR means Privacy & Electronic Communications Regulation.
ICO means Information Commissioner's Office.
Cookies mean small files stored on a users computer or device.

1. Introduction

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors to our website(s). This policy outlines how we collect, use, and store visitor information. Please read it alongside our Terms & Conditions . We only collect personal information that you provide to us directly, and we do not sell or share your personal information unless otherwise stated below.

2. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

The right to be informed
The right of access
The right to rectification (correction of inaccurate data)
The right to erasure (the right to be forgotten)
The right to restrict processing
The right to data portability
The right to object to data processing
The right not to be subject to automated decision-making, including profiling

If you believe we are mishandling your data, you have the right to file a complaint with the ICO (www.ico.org.uk).

Please note: As a non-profit organisation, we are exempt from registering with the ICO’s Data Protection Register, as we only process information necessary to provide services to our members and supporters.

3. Processing Personal Information

We comply with UK GDPR when processing any personal information about you, using these legal bases:

Consent: We collect and use your information (e.g., through our website forms) with your consent. We retain this information until you withdraw your consent or it is no longer necessary.
Vital Interests: We process your information for essential communications and operations related to our services.
Public Task: We collect and use your information to fulfil our organisational responsibilities.
Legitimate Interests: We use your data to operate and communicate effectively. We will only share your personal information with third parties (such as animal welfare groups or authorities) if absolutely necessary and with your consent.

If the legal basis for processing your personal information changes, we will inform you, and if needed, request further consent.

4. Collection of Personal Data

We collect both anonymous data and personal data. While browsing our website, we gather non-identifiable statistical information. When you provide personal details (such as name, email, or phone number) via our contact forms, we use that information for organisational purposes.

We do not share your personal information unless it is necessary to deliver our services. If needed, we will first seek your consent. Information like the general location of animal sightings is shared publicly, but personal details are excluded.

Cookies:

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. These small files help us track how you use the site, keep you logged in, and display relevant content. Some cookies are essential for full website functionality.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience. We also use third-party services like Google Analytics and other tools to help analyse website usage. Each of these services has its own privacy policy.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Most browsers let you block all cookies, or just third-party ones, but doing so may affect how some websites work.

5. Communications and Marketing

We only send marketing emails if you have given us your consent. These messages may contain tracking links to monitor how you interact with them. You can unsubscribe or change your preferences at any time by following the instructions in the email.

We currently do not use an external email marketing provider. Should this change, we will update our policy to reflect this.

6. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with their data, we will delete it immediately. If you suspect we hold information on a child, please contact us.

7. Sponsored Links and Adverts

Our website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Some of our pages may include adverts, affiliate, or sponsored links from trusted partners like Google AdSense or Amazon Affiliates. These links may use cookies to track your interactions.

Clicking on these links may earn us a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you prefer not to be tracked, avoid clicking on adverts or affiliate links.

8. Security

We take all reasonable steps to protect the personal data we collect through our website. However, no system is completely secure. We follow best practices to store, access, and manage your data in a GDPR-compliant manner.

9. Updating Your Information

If you wish to update, correct, or delete your personal information, please contact us through the details below.

10. Policy Updates

We reserve the right to update this policy from time to time. Please check this page periodically for changes.

11. Resources and Further Information

12. Contact Us

You can contact us by filling in our Contact Form or alternatively you can contact us directly by emailing blackfoxesuk@gmail.com.

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